South Africa Assures Stable Fuel Supply Despite Low Reserves, Warns of Potential Price Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

March 26, 2026 News Room SA 0

JOHANNESBURG, March 26 — South Africa has confirmed that its fuel supply remains stable despite relatively low strategic reserves, even as escalating tensions in the […]

The Prolonged Conflict: South Africa Faces Economic and Diplomatic Fallout from the US–Israel–Iran War

March 24, 2026 News Room SA 0

When the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran—reportedly targeting key leadership figures including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei—many analysts initially believed Tehran would be […]

WORLD IN BRIEF: Iran Warns of Hormuz Shutdown Amid US Tensions; Kenya Grants Amnesty; South Africa Imposes Steel Tariffs

March 23, 2026 News Room SA 0

Global tensions escalate as Iran threatens Hormuz closure amid widening conflict Iran has sharply escalated its warnings over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with the […]

Iran Strikes Gulf Oil and Gas Sites: Energy Markets Disrupted — What Does It Mean for South Africa?

March 21, 2026 News Room SA 0

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, the economic repercussions are extending far beyond the region. In particular, the ongoing conflict involving the United States, […]

How the Oil Shock Is Jeopardising South Africa’s Economic Recovery

March 21, 2026 News Room SA 0

South Africa’s already fragile economic recovery is facing renewed pressure following a sharp surge in global oil prices, triggered by escalating conflict involving Iran. The […]

How the Middle East Conflict Is Driving Oil Prices Higher and Impacting Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa

March 21, 2026 News Room SA 0

The recent escalation in the Middle East conflict—triggered by U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran on 28 February 2026—has significantly disrupted global oil supply chains. […]

Middle East Market Turns Increasingly Uncertain for South African Fruit Exports

March 20, 2026 News Room SA 0

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is creating a highly volatile and unpredictable trading environment for South African fruit exporters, with supply chains facing […]

South Africa Reaffirms Commitment to UN Charter, Calls for Diplomatic Resolution Amid Rising Iran Tensions

March 20, 2026 News Room SA 0

South Africa has reiterated its strong commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter, urging all nations to prioritize peaceful dialogue as tensions involving […]

South Africa Rejects U.S. Pressure to Cut Ties with Iran

March 17, 2026 News Room SA 0

Johannesburg, March 16 — South Africa has made it clear that it sees no justification for severing diplomatic relations with Iran, according to its Director-General […]