Public health advocates are raising concerns about the continued influence of the tobacco industry on policymaking in South Africa. The concerns were highlighted during the launch of the 2025 Tobacco Industry Interference Index Report, which measures how effectively governments protect public health policies from the commercial interests of the tobacco industry.

The report indicates that South Africa continues to face challenges in reducing tobacco industry interference, despite repeated recommendations to strengthen safeguards.

Channel Africa’s Lebogang Mabange reports.

Public health advocates are raising concerns about the continued influence of the tobacco industry on policymaking in South Africa. The concerns were highlighted during the launch of the 2025 Tobacco Industry Interference Index Report, which measures how effectively governments protect public health policies from the commercial interests of the tobacco industry.
The report indicates that South Africa continues to face challenges in reducing tobacco industry interference, despite repeated recommendations to strengthen safeguards.
Channel Africa&rsquo;s Lebogang Mabange reports.

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South Africa still struggles to curb tobacco industry interference, report finds

It is time for the market update, focusing on the latest developments shaping business, markets and the broader economy across Africa and beyond.

Joining the discussion to provide insight into these trends is Viv Govender, Senior Analyst and Portfolio Manager at RandSwiss.

It is time for the market update, focusing on the latest developments shaping business, markets and the broader economy across Africa and beyond.
Joining the discussion to provide insight into these trends is Viv Govender, Senior Analyst and Portfolio Manager at RandSwiss.

Africa market update with Viv Govender, Senior Analyst and Portfolio Manager at RandSwiss

China is calling on BRICS nations to strengthen cooperation on strategic mineral resources. Speaking at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting currently underway in New Delhi, India, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged member states to deepen collaboration on minerals, energy security and emerging technologies.

With Africa at the centre of global critical mineral supply chains, questions are being raised about the opportunities and risks this growing BRICS cooperation could present for the continent’s resource-rich economies. There is also increasing focus on whether Africa can convert its mineral wealth into greater industrial and economic power under a BRICS-led framework.

To unpack these developments, Mining Analyst David van Wyk joins the discussion.

China is calling on BRICS nations to strengthen cooperation on strategic mineral resources. Speaking at the BRICS Foreign Ministers&rsquo; Meeting currently underway in New Delhi, India, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged member states to deepen collaboration on minerals, energy security and emerging technologies.
With Africa at the centre of global critical mineral supply chains, questions are being raised about the opportunities and risks this growing BRICS cooperation could present for the continent&rsquo;s resource-rich economies. There is also increasing focus on whether Africa can convert its mineral wealth into greater industrial and economic power under a BRICS-led framework.
To unpack these developments, Mining Analyst David van Wyk joins the discussion.

China urges BRICS cooperation on strategic minerals and energy security

South African salary earners remain under significant financial pressure as rising inflation, higher fuel costs and economic uncertainty continue to erode purchasing power. This is according to the latest PayInc Net Salary Index for May 2026, which tracks the monthly average nominal net salaries of around 2.1 million salary earners.

While the report paints a challenging picture for households, there are indications that some relief could emerge for the local economy in the coming months.

For more on the index and what it means for consumers, Independent Economist Elize Kruger joins the discussion.

South African salary earners remain under significant financial pressure as rising inflation, higher fuel costs and economic uncertainty continue to erode purchasing power. This is according to the latest PayInc Net Salary Index for May 2026, which tracks the monthly average nominal net salaries of around 2.1 million salary earners.
While the report paints a challenging picture for households, there are indications that some relief could emerge for the local economy in the coming months.
For more on the index and what it means for consumers, Independent Economist Elize Kruger joins the discussion.

South Africa still struggles to curb tobacco industry interference, report finds

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