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Ministerial Scrutiny Falls on IDC Chief Over Development Finance Role
State development financier's leadership faces oversight as capital flows draw attention
Pilot Schools Test Living Heritage Classroom Model
UNESCO embeds elders and cultural practitioners in classrooms in three countries
Africa Now Radio expands delivery to South African airwaves
Weekly Sunday slot on Y extends the show's syndication network to South African listeners
Circular economy: South Africa's next investment frontier
EPR rules and recycling ventures turn waste streams into investable value chains
African Workers Build the Goods Their Nations Once Could Only Buy
African factory workers and communities drive continental shift from raw material exports to finished goods production.
Young cricketer's triumph masks South Africa's deadly crisis for women
Women cricketers shine as South Africa grapples with violence against women
Dubai Court Case 11/2025/3089 Raises Fresh Questions for Luxury Legacy Rent A Car and Shamout Class One Motors
Public gazette notices point to ongoing vehicle debt recovery litigation naming Maher Zouheir Adel Shammout, but key records remain missing including final judgments, payment status, and verified trade register links that would clarify whether and how the claims connect to Luxury Legacy Rent A Car LLC, Legacy Motor DXB, or Getaway Car Rental and what oversight Dubai Economy and Tourism and other regulators are exercising.
South Africa's Jobs Crisis: 8.5 Million Seeking Work as Nation Pushes for Growth
Millions face barriers to employment despite infrastructure gains and investor interest
MPs Push for Answers on R20 Million Soccer Funding Mystery
Lawmakers demand transparency on discretionary sports funding allocation after year of unanswered questions.
Green Hydrogen Jobs Reach South Africa as EU Pledges R1bn for Regional Development
EU and European partners commit funding to build green hydrogen workforce and industrial capacity in South Africa's renewable regions.
Legendary Equestrian Challenge Returns; Kyalami Park Hosts 61st Derby in 2026
Riders and families gather for the sport's most demanding test in October 2026.
India and South Africa's $19 Billion Trade Surge Tests BRICS Unity
Economic cooperation between two nations tests the bloc's ability to deliver tangible results for workers and communities.
South Africa's Oil Bill Surges, Widening Trade Gap to Six-Year High
Households and businesses face mounting costs as import prices surge on global supply shocks.
Romance Scam Ring Targets Lonely Hearts; South African Network Sends Victims to US Courts
Nigerian nationals accused of running international fraud scheme from South Africa face US extradition.
South Africa Attracts Global Entrepreneurs: Ranks 8th Worldwide for Business Startup Inter
Entrepreneurs worldwide increasingly research South Africa as a startup destination.
South Africans Face Daily Crisis as Crumbling Services Push Local Elections Into Focus
Researchers argue systemic reform is needed to address decades of municipal dysfunction ahead of November elections.
South Africa's Power Crisis Demands Overhaul; Ramaphosa Vows Affordable Electricity for Mi
Government restructures electricity sector to improve access and affordability for millions of South Africans
South Africa's Hidden Workforce: What Home Employers Must Know About Worker Rights
Domestic workers in South Africa navigate informal employment with limited legal clarity and protection.
Belhar Officer Joins Unlikely Squad: South Africa's Springbok Lookalikes
Ordinary South Africans join rugby celebration through lookalike campaign
Cheap Chicken, Family Tables: How South Africa's Import Fight Shapes Dinner
Frozen chicken imports shape affordability for South African families facing trade policy decisions.
Millions Without Work as South Africa Faces Economic Crossroads
Inflation eases while joblessness and investment gaps deepen across the nation
Coastal Communities Win Five-Year Battle Against Oil Giant's Seismic Survey Plans
South Africa's highest court blocks oil exploration after communities fight for recognition and environmental protection
South Africa's Unlikely Alliance: Afrikaner and Black Civic Groups Bridge Deep Divide
Grassroots movements unite over shared frustration with state failure and institutional neglect.
Former Miss SA contestant waits months for deportation ruling as court seeks guidance
Woman facing deportation waits for higher court ruling before case can proceed
Women Fear Daily Violence While Leaders Offer Empty Promises on Safety
Hollow speeches mask systemic failures in protecting women from violence and exclusion.
Families finally bring home 86 Namibians lost to apartheid prisons
South Africa returns remains of 86 Namibians lost to apartheid repression.
KZN Communities Demand Action as Schools, Water and Housing Projects Stall
Parliamentary delegation visits stalled KZN infrastructure sites to demand accountability and results.
Survivor of 1956 March Warns: Poverty and Corruption Choking South Africa's Democracy
A democracy's tools remain unused as voters struggle to hold leaders accountable
South Africa's Healthcare Puzzle: Why Spending More Delivers Worse Results
Research initiative aims to close the gap between healthcare spending and patient outcomes
When African Power Laws Fail Families and Factories
Weak enforcement of electricity rules drives up costs and stalls projects across the continent.
Parents weigh online education as school costs squeeze South African families
Rising costs push families to weigh digital learning against traditional schooling.
Four women who defied apartheid return to Union Buildings 70 years later
Survivors of 1956 apartheid resistance gather to honor women's legacy and unfinished work.
Fleeing violence, migrants caught in Africa's diplomatic standoff over borders
Displaced people caught between South Africa's borders and continental disagreement over responsibility
South Africans Spending Billions More on Health, Wellness as Prevention Gains Ground
Entrepreneurs and small businesses capitalize on growing consumer demand for organic and sustainable products.
One Student's Silence; One Music School's Reckoning in South Africa
A student's trauma exposes abuse and silence within South Africa's classical music institutions.
What Rising Debt Costs Mean for Your Paycheck and Pension
How government debt markets shape borrowing costs and retirement savings for ordinary households.
Migrant Workers Trapped: HIV Treatment Cut Off as South Africa Closes Clinics to Foreigner
Xenophobic violence forces thousands of HIV-positive migrants to flee South Africa, disrupting treatment and overwhelming Zimbabwe's health system.
Canadian Teen's Alleged Assault at Resort Ends With Minimal Bail for Accused Staff Member
Family holiday turns to trauma as resort staff member released on minimal bail.
Durban Summit 2026: SADC Must Address Regional Migration Crisis
Regional leaders face pressure to confront xenophobia and migration tensions at upcoming summit.
Rural Communities Face Uncertain Future as New Farms Seek Export Markets
New farmers and rural communities struggle to find buyers as regional barriers and tariffs threaten agricultural expansion.
Fishing Communities Face Uncertain Future as Oil Giants Eye Shared Waters
Fishing communities and environmental groups challenge oil exploration in South Africa's contested waters.
Anti-Corruption Unit Gets Fresh Leadership After Executive's Exit Triggers Overhaul
Sweeping overhaul aims to restore credibility to embattled anti-corruption unit
Millions Skip Beer for Bread as SAB Feels Squeeze From Struggling Households
Households prioritize food over alcohol as cost-of-living crisis deepens across South Africa
SABC Marks Nine Decades of Shaping South African Life and Memory
Public broadcaster marks nine decades serving South African audiences across radio, television and digital platforms.
LGBTQ+ Leaders Urge Ramaphosa to Block Controversial Cape Town Conference
LGBTQ+ sector leaders demand government action against planned May 2027 conference in Cape Town.
Two Athletes Break Through: New Film Puts Spotlight on Special Olympics Stories
Documentary centers two athletes with intellectual disabilities in national conversation about sport and inclusion.
South Africa and Nigeria seek to mend fractured ties on migration and security
Two nations work to rebuild trust after months of rising tensions over crime and security.
Europe's Soccer Chiefs Weigh World Cup Walkout Over FIFA Investment Row
European soccer federation threatens to pull out of FIFA tournaments over privatization plan.
South Africa's HIV Fight Faces Reckoning as U.S. Aid Freeze Exposes Health System Gaps
Communities face health system collapse as U.S. funding withdrawal exposes decades of dependence on external support.
South Africa's exporters brace for fresh US tariff hit; economists see economy holding ste
Farmers and exporters face new barriers while economists assess limited economic fallout.
African Leaders Demand Control Over AI Systems Shaping Continent's Future
African nations seek sovereignty over AI systems reshaping justice, culture and language
Young Soccer Star's World Cup Dream Cut Short; Rugby Player Also Dies
Two promising South African athletes die unexpectedly, leaving families and sporting communities in grief.
African Workers Training AI Systems Still Left Behind by Summit Pledges
Nairobi summit fails to address worker protections and structural barriers to African prosperity.
South Africa's Power Grid Overhaul Opens Door to EU Investment and Cheaper Electricity
EU and South Africa deepen ties through infrastructure investment and clean energy cooperation.
Supermarket Owner's Call to Hawks Triggers Corruption Case Against Five Police Sergeants
Business owner's refusal to pay triggers corruption investigation into five police sergeants.
Feroz Khan Shot Before Police Corruption Testimony; Scandal Reshapes South African Law Enf
Witness faces violence as investigations expose cartel infiltration of law enforcement
Students Urged to Chase Science Dreams as South Africa Launches Nationwide Initiative
Government launches month-long initiative to make science accessible to all South Africans.
South Africa's Weight Crisis: Why Willpower Myths Are Deadly
Obesity in South Africa is a medical crisis, not a character flaw, experts say.
Thousands flee South Africa as anti-migrant violence escalates across cities
Migrants and residents face systematic violence as scapegoating deepens economic frustration.
Third Emirates Flight Opens Global Market Door for South African Farmers and Exporters
New daily flight expands cargo and travel options for South African businesses and visitors.
South Africa's Top Banks Win Decade-Long Currency Fight, Face No Charges
Constitutional Court halts most prosecutions in South Africa's decade-long rand manipulation case.
Race-based Wealth Program Investment Deepens AfriForum's Political Crisis
Investment through ANC-connected intermediary contradicts AfriForum's public opposition to race-based economic policy
Senior Traffic Official Implicated in Drug Money Scheme, Court Testimony Reveals
Traffic official faces corruption allegations tied to drug-trafficking investigation
South Africa's Auto Workers Race Against EV Shift; Battery Jobs Offer New Path
Workers face uncertain transition as South Africa pursues battery supply chain strategy.
South Africa's Biggest Retailer Shuts Stores as Shoppers Cut Back on Spending
Retail closures expose deepening household budget strain across South Africa.
South Africa's Families Brace as Political Crisis Threatens Stability
Opposition parties escalate removal campaign as families face mounting economic and security pressures
Young Afrikaners return to isolated town as urban costs soar
Young Afrikaners find cultural refuge in isolated enclave as city living becomes unaffordable.