Sa credit rating outlook
Rand boosted as Moody’s leaves SA’s rating unchanged
In its credit opinion report, which does not constitute a rating action, Moody's says South SA's credit rating remained at BAA3, the lowest rung of investment...
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Moody's says SA still rated investment grade
Moody's says the current rating off BAA3 is supported by a diversified economy, a sound macro-economic policy framework and a deep pool of domestic investors.
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DA seeks answers from Moody’s over skipping SA rating review
The DA says Moody’s decision could lead to more uncertainty in the country’s investment market.
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After Eskom bailout, focus shifts to South Africa's credit rating
At 1700 GMT, the rand was trading at 14.0200 per dollar, little changed on the day. The yield on the benchmark 2026 bond dipped 2 basis points to 8.82%.
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Fitch affirms SA’s rating at BB+ with stable outlook
It’s the third major agency to keep its rating unchanged with Fitch and S&P Global keeping South Africa at sub-investment grade.
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S&P keeps South Africa credit ratings below investment grade
The long-term foreign-currency rating stayed at ‘BB’, while the local-currency rating stayed at ‘BB+’.
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Moody's delay SA’s credit rating announcement
The ratings agency was expected to make the announcement on Friday but has not revealed when the next announcement will be
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BLSA: No reason to be complacent after Moody’s rating decision
BLSA CEO Bonang Mohale has described the announcement as an opportunity for the country to work towards addressing socio-economic challenges.
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Treasury welcomes Fitch’s decision to keep SA’s credit rating unchanged
Treasury says it’s an opportunity to deal with the issues that led to the downgrade in April.
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‘Radical economic transformation policy could turn away investors’
Moody’s said in a research report that plans for land redistribution, preferential procurement and other forms of affirmative actions could deter investors.
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Fedusa calls for Zuma to resign after Moody’s downgrade
Fedusa says the abrupt Cabinet reshuffle in March illustrates a gradual erosion of institutional strength.
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‘Political instability has dented investors’ confidence in SA’
Some economists say while markets were expecting the downgrade by Moody’s, there is the ability to come back into investment grade.
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[ALERT] ANC concerned by Moody’s downgrade
On Friday Moody’s announced it had downgraded South Africa's credit rating one notch to BAA3.
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Treasury calls on private sector, unions to help prevent further downgrades
On Friday night, the agency announced its decision which follows similar moves by S&P Global and Fitch.
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Treasury welcomes S&P’s credit rating
The agency has kept its overall rating at BB+ with a negative outlook.
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Treasury welcomes Fitch’s decision to keep SA's rating unchanged
Fitch has re-affirmed South Africa’s rating at BB+ with a stable outlook.
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Gigaba remains 'resolute’ in trying to avert further downgrade
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says bold and decisive interventions are needed to address structural defects in the economy.
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[LISTEN] Here’s what it’ll take for SA to rise from junk status
Economist Thabi Leoka explains that while it will be hard for South Africa to shake off its junk status, it is not impossible.
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[LISTEN] Is junk status really that bad?
Debt Management expert Wikus Olivier says South Africans are resilient and can overcome the impact of the ratings downgrade by S&P Global.
