The South African rand softened in early trade on Friday with investors eyeing the release of monthly economic data from the central bank, revenue service agency and National Treasury. At 0708 GMT, the rand traded at 17.

According to data from the statistics agency, South Africa’s producer inflation increased to 2.9% year-on-year in October, up from 2.3% in September. Additionally, producer inflation for meat and meat products rose from 17.2% to 17.4% in October, largely due to the ongoing impact of foot-and-mouth disease.

The White House has hit out at South Africa’s leader for "running his mouth" over the United States’ boycott of this weekend’s Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg.

The rand weakened slightly against the dollar on Thursday after data showed South Africa's producer price inflation accelerated in October, though moves in the currency market were muted due to the U.

Trump announces South Africa's exclusion from the 2026 G20 summit, citing alleged human rights abuses against white Afrikaners. South Africa denies the claims.

South African police say they are investigating allegations that former President Jacob Zuma 's daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla lured 17 men who are now trapped in Russia into fighting in that country's war with Ukraine without their consent.

An audacious effort joined two disparate communities, who say they all suffer from the staggering violence and crime affecting the country.

The Afrikaans-language adaptation of “ The Office ” has locked in its premiere date, with “Die Kantoor” set to debut on Showmax on Jan. 20. Broadcaster kykNET will preview the first episode on Jan. 18, ahead of the double-episode premiere on the African streamer two days later.

Under the guidance of their head coach Rassie Erasmus, the Springboks have won back-to-back Rugby World Cups in Japan (2019) and France (2023), while also clinching a 2-1 series victory over the British & Irish Lions in South Africa in 2021 and they were also crowned Rugby Championship winners in 2024 and 2025.