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Zuma: Govt has done enough to avoid ratings downgrade
President Jacob Zuma told the National Assembly that progress had been made to speed up economic growth in the country.
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SOEs struggle to stay afloat ahead of credit ratings announcement
Some experts say Moody's , Fitch and S&P Global will take into account the performance of parastatals.
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Gordhan: SA has displayed sound fiscal policies
Pravin Gordhan says the recent medium term budget policy statement has shown the country's fiscal stability and strength.
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Mcebisi Jonas: SA must preserve its sovereign credit rating
The deputy finance minister says preserving the rating at two notches above sub investment grade is important.
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Gordhan: I only want to help steer SA in right direction
The Finance Minister on Thursday emphasised the need for a collective effort to help boost economic growth.
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Treasury widens budget deficit forecast on ailing growth
National Treasury widened its budget deficit forecast for the 2016/17 fiscal year to 3.4% of GDP.
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Zuma must account for political instability, says economist
An economist says Minister Gordhan will deliver his budget speech under "extraordinary circumstances".
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Gordhan under pressure to deliver in mini budget speech
Economists and business leaders want to see decisive action to rejuvenate the economy.
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#ZumaQ&A: EFF members escorted out of NCOP
The EFF has argued that Jacob Zuma should not address the house as he violated his oath of office.
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[LISTEN] Desperate for cash? Beware of unlawful credit deals
Many people are desperate to get credit assistance and often enter into misleading credit agreements. The credit ombudsman explains in the SoundCloud above.
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Kganyago: SA under threat of credit rating downgrades
The central bank governor says the country's political risk is reflected in the weaker exchange rate.
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Gordhan: Right leadership can help SA avoid downgrade
Pravin Gordhan says the country is making progress, despite the economy not growing fast enough.
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'SA shouldn't underestimate ratings downgrades risk'
Analysts have said South Africa’s economy faces hurdles & that the threat of 'junk' status is looming.
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S&P cuts European Union's rating from AA+ to AA
S&P Global has cut its credit grade for the European Union after Britain's vote to leave.
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Hard work now begins to ensure SA isn’t downgraded in December – Economists
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has echoed these sentiments, adding it’s time to implement economic reforms.
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CARTOON: Saved by the Hair of our Chinny-Chin-Chins!
CARTOON: Saved by the Hair of our Chinny-Chin-Chins!
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Rand gains ground against US dollar, pound after Fitch announcement
Fitch is the third agency to keep its outlook unchanged, meaning the country has avoided junk status.
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Fitch affirms SA's credit rating
The ratings agency has also retained the country outlook at stable.
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SA business confidence slips to all-time low
Sacci's Business Confidence Index fell to 79.3 in May from 82.5 the previous month.
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S&P: Political risks may derail SA's economy
The ratings agency says economic reforms must be implemented to avoid a downgrade in December.
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Gordhan calls for focus on economic growth, job creation
Pravin Gordhan says SA must now demonstrate to the world that the country is capable of raising growth.
