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South Africa's Digital Payments Run on Hidden Infrastructure
Legacy migrations, instant payments and transit fare systems face a hard delivery test
Business & Economy
Godongwana signals debt discipline, delivery demands
Fiscal turnaround now hinges on follow-through by departments and institutions
Business & Economy
Fuel levy cut brings holiday relief to South African households
Temporary fuel levy cuts aim to ease cost-of-living pressure this holiday season
Crime & Investigation
Killings by police task team put public safety at risk; 149 deaths under investigation
Investigative body reveals systemic corruption within police unit allegedly used by criminal networks.
Crime & Investigation
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Politics & Governance
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Politics & Governance
AI Fake Content Strains South Africa's Election Systems
Electoral bodies and media groups race to keep information delivery reliable
Business & Economy
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Business & Economy
South Africa's Digital Payments Run on Hidden Infrastructure
Legacy migrations, instant payments and transit fare systems face a hard delivery test
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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Police Leadership Arrested on Weak Evidence: What It Means for Public Trust in Law Enforce
July 30, 2026
Street Vendors Warned of Safety Risk as Immigration Tensions Peak Tuesday
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Western Cape residents face surge in deadly gang violence; 11 killed in weekend shootings
August 10, 2026
Africa's Anti-Migrant Wave: When Economic Pain Fuels Border Hostility
August 14, 2026
Parliament to demand answers from MTN over stalled data protection rules
July 27, 2026