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Cape Town is the only metro in SA considered highly financially sustainable, with Nelson Mandela Bay in a “fair” but deteriorating condition, according to the latest Ratings Afrika Municipal Financial ...
News South Africa » Western Cape » Finance: Drakenstein breaks into SA’s top five for municipal financial sustainability
Drakenstein Municipality has completed a dramatic multi-year fiscal recovery, climbing from 51st place nationally in 2017 to rank among South Africa’s five most financially sustainable municipalities.
News South Africa » Western Cape » Finance: South Africa's municipalities failing owing to underspending on infrastructure and maintenance, report warns
South Africa’s largest municipalities are sliding deeper into financial distress after years of underspending on infrastructure and maintenance, raising the risk of broader municipal failure with ...
News South Africa » Western Cape » Finance: Western Cape opens public comment period on draft gambling law amendments
The Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board has opened a public comment window on proposed changes to the province's gambling legislation ...
News South Africa » Western Cape » Finance: Africa’s Mining Boom Has a New Financier: Domestic Capital
As demand for critical minerals accelerates and governments push to capture more value from their resources, African banks and investors are stepping into larger roles financing the projects that will ...
News South Africa » Western Cape » Finance: Judicial crisis: Western Cape magistrates demand reforms and financial security
Magistrates, who form a crucial part of the judicial system, face significant challenges that undermine their independence, financial security and overall well-being. This was according to Judicial ...
News South Africa » Western Cape » Finance: Skills Shortages Are Holding Back Businesses in South Africa - Survey Finds the Weak Spots
Running a business in South Africa has become increasingly difficult. The challenges range from the economic after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to limited access to finance, increased global ...
News South Africa » Western Cape » Finance: Standard Bank expands SME export programme with DHL Express
Standard Bank has expanded its Export Readiness Programme to Gauteng and the Western Cape, partnering with DHL Express South Africa to help more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) prepare to ...
News South Africa » Western Cape » Finance: Mining finance gathers pace as Africa eyes $29.5 trillion opportunity
The expanding role of mining finance will be a major focus at African Mining Week (AMW) 2026, scheduled to take place in Cape Town from 14 to 16 October.