\n \u201cWe are treating this as an emergency because it is one. The Economic War Room will ensure that government departments are held accountable, that delivery is tracked, and that South Africans see the impact of our actions,\u201d Ramaphosa said.\n <\/p>\n
\n The announcement comes as South Africa faces persistent unemployment, sluggish economic growth, and ongoing power challenges.\n <\/p>\n
\n The rand traded relatively stable on Tuesday at around R17.21 to the dollar, supported by a rise in foreign reserves to $67.9 billion, up from $65.9 billion in August, slightly higher than analysts\u2019 expectations.\n <\/p>\n
Eskom wage tensions rise<\/p>\n
\n In a parallel development, South Africa\u2019s state-owned power utility, Eskom, is bracing for heated wage negotiations.\n <\/p>\n
\n Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena declined to discuss specific wage demands, saying talks had not yet formally begun.\n <\/p>\n
\n Analysts warn that the standoff could reignite tensions in the energy sector, potentially disrupting the fragile power recovery that has brought relief to businesses and households.\n <\/p>\n
ANC\u2019s financial troubles deepen<\/p>\n
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\n Adding to the country\u2019s growing list of crises, the ANC itself faces a potential insolvency battle.\n <\/p>\n
\n Reports indicate that the party\u2019s bank accounts have been attached to settle debts amounting to $4.5 million, which threatens access to over $55 million in state and private funding ahead of next year\u2019s crucial local elections.\n <\/p>\n
\n Party insiders fear the financial blow could weaken the ANC\u2019s campaign capacity and deepen internal divisions.\n <\/p>\n
Legal and financial hurdles<\/p>\n
\n Meanwhile, lobby group AfriForum successfully obtained a temporary court order halting Eskom\u2019s $2.8 billion settlement with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa<\/a> (Nersa), calling the deal \u201cunlawful and lacking transparency.\u201d\n <\/p>\n \n The ruling has been hailed as a win for public accountability but may complicate Eskom\u2019s financial restructuring efforts.\n <\/p>\n