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Ramaphosa pushes BRICS to break Africa's cycle of raw material dependence
BRICS nations urged to invest in manufacturing and value creation rather than raw material extraction.
Johannesburg's Water Crisis Puts ANC's Grip on City in Real Peril
Service failures and political uncertainty shape municipal race in South Africa's largest city
Small farmers lose control as seedless crops reshape African agriculture
Women farmers face loss of seed autonomy as commercial varieties reshape food production across Africa
Rand Pauses as South Africa Braces for Inflation Test
Currency traders await inflation data and US policy signals amid global economic uncertainty.
Eight Finalists, Eight Stories: Disability, Art, and Pride in South Africa's Gay Nation Ra
Eight gay men from across South Africa compete for visibility, inclusion and community leadership.
Young South Africans Face Deepening Job Crisis as Government Declares Emergency
Structural barriers and weak job creation leave millions searching for work.
South Africa's Independent Winemakers Find Their Voice Through Unconventional Creativity
A generation of independent winemakers builds excellence through radical collaboration and shared knowledge.
Cape Town fighter, 16, earns shot at global MMA youth title in Abu Dhabi
Brackenhurst teenager aims to improve on previous world championship result in Abu Dhabi
South Africa's Startup Support System Fails Entrepreneurs Despite Adequate Resources
Entrepreneurs struggle to access support despite South Africa's existing resources and infrastructure.
Regional Leaders Converge in Durban; Southern Africa's Families Face New Policy Outcomes
Durban summit shapes infrastructure, food security and jobs across 16-nation bloc
South Africa's Currency Proves Resilient as Global Tensions Shake Markets
Fiscal discipline and institutional reforms shield economy from global shocks
Fleeing Violence: African Migrants Abandon South Africa After Deadly Xenophobic Attacks
Migrant families flee South Africa as xenophobic violence escalates across the continent.
Bank chief warns South Africa: tighter migration rules could cost economy like Brexit did
Business leaders warn against anti-foreigner policies as South Africa reshapes immigration rules
West African Nations Commit to Massive Gas Link Spanning 4,000 Miles
West African governments endorse a regional energy corridor to supply gas and power across the continent.
Unregulated gaming boom leaves millions of African players unprotected
Millions of African players lack consumer safeguards as unregulated betting platforms dominate the continent's gaming economy.
Young Athletes Caught in South Africa's Battle Over Who Belongs
Afrikaner youth sports tournament sparks debate over cultural association and fairness in post-apartheid South Africa
Promises on Paper, Fear at the Station: South Africa's Police Crisis
Institutional exposure alone cannot rebuild public trust in South Africa's police system.
Africa and Russia Chart Shared Path Forward on Development Goals
Continental body deepens institutional reform while building external partnerships for development
African entrepreneurs defy skeptics with expansion plans across continent
Intra-African trade and entrepreneurship drive continent's economic momentum forward.
Woman's Night Under Stars at Secret Garden Route Reserve Wins BBC Lifestyle Prize
Travel influencer's stargazing experience wins BBC Lifestyle competition for undiscovered South African destinations.
African Tech Leaders Push to Shape AI Rules, Not Follow Them
African leaders demand concrete AI governance focused on access and prosperity, not abstract promises.
Familiar Shell pumps across South Africa to change hands in billion-dollar deal
Abu Dhabi oil company acquires South Africa's Shell fuel network in $1 billion transaction
Street Vendors Brace for Uncertain Tuesday as Activists' Deadline Looms
Workers face precarious position as immigration tensions peak ahead of activist deadline
Migrants Brace for Unrest as June 30 Protest Deadline Nears
Foreign nationals and communities brace for potential violence as activist deadline approaches.
South African Families Get Rare Financial Reprieve as Currency and Energy Costs Drop
Weakening dollar and falling oil prices ease immediate financial pressure on households.
South Africa Scraps AI Framework After Discovering It Cited Nonexistent Sources
Government withdraws policy after discovering AI-generated fake citations in the document itself.
Tech Surge Threatens Millions of South African Workers as Automation Reshapes Job Market
Rapid AI adoption outpaces worker retraining capacity across key sectors.
Regional Crisis Unfolds; East Africa Grapples With Massive Displacement From Severe Weathe
Floods devastate East African communities, exposing gaps in climate financing and disaster preparedness.
Social Media Catapults Cape Town Into Global Winter Travel Spotlight for 2026
Viral content drives unprecedented international demand for winter travel to South Africa's premier destination.
Low-Cost Carrier Collapse Leaves Thousands Stranded; Industry Faces Reckoning on Budget Ai
Budget airline's sudden exit exposes structural weaknesses in low-cost aviation model
Congo Expands Emergency Response as Rare Ebola Strain Surpasses 110 Deaths
Bundibugyo variant spreads across Central Africa with limited treatment options available