South Africa could exit recession in Q4 (Independent Online)
South Africa should exit recession in the fourth quarter but the economy will shrink by 1.9 percent overall, its first annual contraction in 17 years, with the recovery slow and uneven, the Treasury said in its Medium-Term Budget Statement.
South Africa-NZ flight links get a boost (The Age)
Air New Zealand and other carriers can now pick up passengers in Australia en route to South Africa which will boost flight numbers between the countries.
South Africa: Should white students who made racist video be reinstated? (The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News)
It’s not easy to peddle reconciliation in South Africa these days.
South Africa unites behind World Cup: As world watches, country puts aside deep divisions and bitter history (Standard-Examiner)
SOWETO, South Africa — Mahlodi Legodi is not a soccer fan, but she’s excited about the World Cup coming to her country. — read more
Luke Wright strikes the right balance ahead of South Africa tour as he admits: I was jealous of the Ashes heroes (Daily Mail)
Luke Wright knows his journey has barely begun. First he must make his Test debut, a task he will set about with characteristic gusto when England fly to South Africa on Saturday.
Lawless security firms worry South Africa’s regulators (UPI)
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Oct. 27 (UPI) — South Africa’s government is increasingly worried over the unscrupulous practices of lawless individuals and gangs masquerading as operators of firms providing security services for homes and businesses.
South Africa Plans Cost Cuts as Recession Reduces Revenue (Bloomberg)
Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) — South Africa’s government said it will cut spending on non-essential items and ensure taxpayers get better value for their money as the budget deficit widens to a record and pressure mounts to improve services.
Discrimination in South Africa (Sky News Australia)
Two southern African states, South Africa and Lesotho, have leapt into top 10 ranking of countries where women face the least discrimination, the World Economic Forum said Tuesday.
Higher borrowing ‘right’ for South Africa (Financial Times)
South Africa’s finance minister outlined ambitious new borrowing plans on Tuesday as part of efforts to help Africa’s largest economy out of recession and meet election commitments on job creation and social welfare.
South Africa Eases Exchange Controls as Rand Advances (Update1) (Bloomberg)
Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) — South Africa’s government eased exchange controls on companies and individuals, a move that may limit a surge in the rand and make exports more competitive.
