Kagiso Mokoena
Kagiso Mokoena focuses on corruption, organized crime, and political accountability stories across South Africa.
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African Nations Launch Mass Evacuations as South Africa's Xenophobia Crisis Deepens
Regional governments prepare contingency evacuations as xenophobic tensions escalate across borders.
South Africa Faces Critical Worker Gap as Tech Sector Races to Fill AI and Security Roles
Industry grapples with understaffed cybersecurity roles amid rapid AI infrastructure investment
Central Africa Grapples with Resurgent Ebola Crisis; WHO Warns of Alarming Death Rates
Outbreak spreads amid conflict and weak health infrastructure across Central Africa
Constitutional Court Closes Door on Multiple Asylum Bids in South Africa
South Africa's highest court restricts asylum reapplications following initial rejection.
Rand Tumbles Past 16.64 as Oil Surge and Trump-Xi Summit Uncertainty Shake Markets
South African currency weakens amid global geopolitical tensions and energy market volatility
Financial Pressures Mount as South Africa Weighs Coal Phase-Out Against Grid Modernization
Stakeholders clash over transition speed and economic impact of coal phase-out
Surging Gold Prices Attract Investor Capital to South African Mining Giants
Mining stocks surge as precious metal demand strengthens amid global uncertainty
South Africa Braces for Extreme Weather Crisis; Multiple Provinces Declare Emergencies
Cold front brings snow, rain, and wind across multiple South African provinces
Infrastructure Investment Critical as Africa Seeks Trade Integration Gains
Development Bank emphasizes transport networks as foundation for continental economic integration
Major Global Carriers Boost South Africa Capacity as Winter Tourism Demand Surges
Three major airlines expand routes to South Africa ahead of peak winter tourism season.
South Africa's Corporate Sector Accelerates Cloud and Cybersecurity Investments
Hybrid work adoption drives infrastructure modernization across South African enterprises
Job Creation Stalls as South Africa Grapples with World-Class Unemployment
Economic growth fails to generate sufficient employment opportunities for expanding workforce
South Africa's Big Three Banks Defy Economic Headwinds with Steady Profit Growth
Major lenders maintain earnings stability amid consumer financial strain and rising borrowing costs.
South Africa's Power Supply Remains Critically Fragile Despite Recent Relief, Eskom Chief
Eskom leadership warns of persistent grid vulnerabilities despite temporary load shedding improvements
South Africa's Youth Demand Economic Change as Freedom Day Sparks Reform Debate
Young South Africans link democratic freedom to economic opportunity and reform.
Domestic Tourism Surge Fills South Africa's Premier Parks During Long Weekend
Hospitality operators report strong bookings as domestic travelers prioritize leisure spending despite economic constraints.
South African Firms Boost Tech Spending on AI and Digital Defense Systems
Corporate investment in AI and cybersecurity accelerates across South African industries.
South Africa's Major Parties Ramp Up Ground Game for Municipal Vote
Three major parties intensify campaigns on electricity, crime, and service delivery.
Precious Metals Rally Fuels South African Equities Recovery
Mining stocks surge as commodity prices stabilize in South Africa
South Africa's Major Retailers Signal Cautious Optimism Amid Easter Sales Surge
Retailers see cautious gains as household budgets remain constrained by energy and fuel costs.
South Africa Braces for Dangerous Downpours; Forecasters Urge Public to Shelter Indoors
Multiple provinces face severe flooding as weather service issues urgent alerts.
South Africa Positioned as Linchpin for Southern African Economic Growth
Regional cooperation framework emphasizes infrastructure and energy coordination across Southern Africa
Cape Town Hotels Report Robust Easter Bookings as Visitor Numbers Surge
Industry recovery accelerates as accommodation providers report strong leisure travel demand.
Apartheid-Era Negotiator Tapped to Mend Strained US-South Africa Ties
Former apartheid negotiator appointed to restore diplomatic relations amid trade and policy tensions.