The survey also showed South Africa's gross debt-to-GDP ratio will be 77.0% in the new financial year compared with 76% in the February poll. (Reporting by Vuyani Ndaba; Editing by Jonathan Cable ...

The S&P Global South Africa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.8 in May from 50.0 in April, indicating growth for the first time since November 2024.

South Africa’s scientists have been responsible for key breakthroughs against major global killers, including heart disease, H.I.V. and respiratory viruses such as Covid-19.