The South African government has expressed optimism regarding the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey results, despite a rise in unemployment. The increase in the number of employed individuals is a significant development that offers hope for the country’s economic growth and recovery.
South Africa is to launch an independent inquiry, led by a retired judge, into allegations that it supplied weapons and ammunition to Russia. These allegations were made by the United States, who accused South Africa of delivering arms to Russia through a sanctioned ship, Lady R. The US Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben E. Brigety, expressed confidence in the accuracy of his country’s intelligence on this matter and mentioned that South Africa’s governing party, African National Congress (ANC), was hostile towards the US.
