October 2026

9 October 2026 – South African exporters are sending large shipments of bulk raw materials to East Asia following the launch of a duty-free framework designed to expand access to Chinese consumers. South African exporters are sending increased shipments of bulk raw materials to East Asia after China launched a zero-tariff policy for African exports. […]

7 October 2026 – More than 220 South African businesses were liquidated in August, with companies involved in finance, insurance, property and business services recording the largest number of closures as economists warn that tougher conditions could reverse recent improvements. Statistics South Africa recorded 227 liquidations during August 2026, taking the total for the first

7 October 2026 – More than 220 South African businesses were liquidated in August, with companies involved in finance, insurance, property and business services recording the largest number of closures as economists warn that tougher conditions could reverse recent improvements. Statistics South Africa recorded 227 liquidations during August 2026, taking the total for the first

6 October – South African food and agricultural exporters are increasingly pivoting toward China and other BRICS markets to expand sales and diversify their international footprint amid evolving global trade dynamics and market shifts. Local agro-processing and fruit companies operating in the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province said Tuesday

5 October – South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R20.5 billion in August 2026. This surplus was attributable to exports of R181.8 billion and imports of R161.3 billion, inclusive of trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN). The year-to-date (01 January to 31 August 2026) preliminary trade balance surplus of R149.5