Global Scans · South Africa · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Local elections in South Africa this year could see the ruling African National Congress lose control of key cities like Johannesburg and Pretoria for the first time. South Africa's economy is at risk of falling into recession and public confidence in the ANC is falling.

• [New] South Africa's corporate travel sector is gaining momentum, expected to reach approximately $3 billion by 2026. Tourism News Africa
• [New] Migrants say they have received direct threats and are leaving South Africa out of fear for their safety. DW.COM
• [New] Phelan Green Hydrogen has licensed Johnson Matthey's technologies for its R47bn South African eSAF facility, which is expected to produce 35,000 tonnes annually and supply up to 6% of EU/UK mandated volumes. SimpliFlying
• [New] For South Africa, the key concern is no longer just elevated prices, but rapid and unpredictable swings, which make it difficult to forecast fuel costs and plan accordingly. The South African
• [New] South Africa's vulnerability is compounded by a weaker rand, which increases the cost of importing fuel. The South African
• [New] Most important is South Africa's rare earth extraction and processing facility, which could fulfill about one-fifth of European demand (including for heavy rare earths). Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• [New] Countries such as Egypt and South Africa remain structurally important emerging markets where penetration still lags behind underlying investment potential. Mordor Intelligence

Last updated: 21 July 2026