Cosatu says there are trade opportunities among the BRICS nations should South Africa be ousted from AGOA.
Commodity prices have dropped significantly over the past year, threatening thousands of jobs in South Africa.
The Deputy Governor of the South African Reserve Bank says there is a real possibility that South Africa could see more interest rate hikes.
By the end of August, BRICS is expected to welcome new members as 22 nations have formally requested to become full-time members of the group.
Eskom has extended the rights for Karpowership to have access to its grid.
Private power producers in South Africa are not happy with the new grid regulations amid the struggle for grid access, while Ramokgopa has said South Africa will prioritise the expansion of its grid over the next decade.
The government has failed South Africa, leaving private businesses to pick up the pieces and try and keep things running.
South Africa's finance minister has said it is unnecessary to meet with the Reserve Bank to intervene with interest rates.
One of South Africa's biggest ports will be partly owned and operated by a private international company.
South African households are running out of notches on their belts - but may again be forced to tighten this week.