Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Only 10 of 42 infrastructure projects submitted to National Treasury in 2025-26, requiring about R400 billion, were accepted; Aluani Musisi said weak project preparation, not funding, is the main obstacle.

Luxury properties above R4.5 million reached 5.2% of second-quarter transactions, while the segment contributed 27% of market activity, driven by wealthy and international buyers, especially in the Western Cape.

EU carbon and sustainability rules will scrutinise South African supply chains and impose carbon-related costs on exports including cement, aluminium, iron, steel and fertiliser, threatening competitiveness for coal-powered producers.

South African exporters were urged to start measuring supply-chain emissions, labour and human-rights practices, using timelines and gradual improvement rather than waiting for perfect data before responding to European customers.

Ezoketo founder Mpumelelo Lamini said local luxury fashion needs more funding and consumer education, while the brand aims to establish itself globally and bring investment and jobs back home.