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Business & Economy
Stats SA rebases GDP, lifting economy to R8.044-trillion
Statistical agency overhauls national accounts, lifting output figure by 5.3%
Business & Economy
South Africa's borrowers wait as rate reform hits legal snag
Benchmark rate switch proceeds despite stalled amendment bill in Parliament
Business & Economy
South Africa's Digital Payments Run on Hidden Infrastructure
Legacy migrations, instant payments and transit fare systems face a hard delivery test
Crime & Investigation
Johannesburg's Hidden Power Theft Crisis Deepens Grid Strain for Struggling Residents
Illegal power theft in informal settlements worsens service for all residents while exposing gaps in electricity access.
Crime & Investigation
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Crime & Investigation
Ex-IDAC Head, Ex-Crime Intelligence General Face Justice Charges
Senior ex-officials face court over alleged docket leak and justice obstruction
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Africa
Why African Voices at the UN Matter to Everyday Lives
African leaders push for permanent UN Security Council seats with real veto power
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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Racing Legend Kyle Busch Dead at 41; Motorsport Community Mourns Loss
May 22, 2026
Asylum Seekers Face Shut Doors Again as SA Reverses Order
October 11, 2026
One Missed Click May Cost ANC Candidates Their Ballot Spot
October 07, 2026
Sisters' stunning upset reshapes women's football dreams across Malawi
July 30, 2026
Africa's AI Future at Stake: Build Capacity Now or Risk Permanent Dependence
August 30, 2026