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Higher Borrowing Costs Hit South African Households as Central Bank Raises Rates
Families face steeper borrowing costs as economic weakness forces central bank action.
Business & Economy
Succession Crisis Looms as Millions of South African Small Businesses Lack Transition Plan
Aging business owners threaten jobs and economic stability across South Africa's enterprise sector
Business & Economy
Crackdown on Migrant Workers Fails to Create Jobs for South Africans, Study Shows
Restricting migrant workers worsens conditions for all low-wage earners in South Africa
Crime & Investigation
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Crime & Investigation
R200 Million Police Contract Fraud Case Stalls as Plea Deal Falls Apart
Plea deal collapses in major police procurement fraud case, pushing trial forward.
Mzansi Life
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Mzansi Life
Millions of South Africans have constitutional rights they cannot access or use
Gap between constitutional promises and citizens' ability to claim them remains a critical challenge
The long read
The long read
Africa faces isolation as global cooperation weakens; small nations lose voice
Weakening global institutions threaten African nations' ability to negotiate collectively on security, trade and climate.
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Illegal drug lab near Pretoria could have flooded South Africa with 800,000 tablets daily
September 12, 2026
South Africa Grieves Loss of Two Young Athletic Stars; Sports Community Mourns
July 15, 2026
South Africa's AI Rules Fracture Into Patchwork; Public Faces Uneven Protections
July 29, 2026
Township Residents Lose Access to Essential Shops as Violence Displaces Business Owners
June 25, 2026
Inflation Fears Drive South Africans Toward Alternative Investments in Gold, Crypto
May 24, 2026