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Youth Skills Crisis Threatens South Africa's Economic Future; Tech Training Program Seeks
Samsung's R280-million initiative tackles youth joblessness through tech training and skills development.
Business & Economy
South Africa's Labs Hold Breakthrough Science; Public Needs Access Now
Research discoveries stall between lab and public benefit, leaving citizens without available solutions.
Business & Economy
Youth in South Africa Turn to Bitcoin as Economic Desperation Deepens
Cryptocurrency adoption surges among jobless youth seeking financial alternatives.
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Police Corruption Exposed: Sergeants Charged After Shakedown at Supermarket
Business owner's refusal to pay bribe triggers prosecution of five police sergeants
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Africa Pursues Development Partnerships; Consultations Focus on Citizens' Everyday Needs
Continental governance reform aims to translate development plans into tangible improvements for African populations.
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The long read
Viewers Vote on South Africa's Best-Kept Secrets in New BBC Interactive Series
Audiences shape travel storytelling through voting on South Africa's undiscovered destinations.
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Community Reeling After Mass Shooting Kills Dozen in Johannesburg Settlement
June 10, 2026
Thousands Flee Western Cape as Xenophobic Attacks Intensify; Government Weighs Repatriatio
June 05, 2026
Johannesburg Mining Stocks Surge as Global Gold Demand Climbs Higher
May 08, 2026
South Africa Taps Apartheid-Era Negotiator to Mend US Diplomatic Tensions
April 14, 2026
Budget Airline Collapses After Three Decades, Leaving Travelers Stranded Globally
May 21, 2026