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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
Mzansi Life
South Africa's Movie Ticket Deals: Budget-Friendly Cinema Still Available
Affordable cinema options persist through classic revivals and discount partnerships.
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Matric dances go public: what South Africa's growing rite of passage means for its youth
Escalating costs and social media pressure reshape a school tradition for learners and families
Politics & Governance
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Politics & Governance
US demands on crime, land and courts put everyday South Africans in the crossfire
Diplomatic friction over five US policy demands reaches into safety, land reform and judicial authority at home.
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.
Spotlight
Cape Town Residents Demand Transparency on Data Centre Water and Power Impact Before Const
June 07, 2026
How a Failed Housing Project Became South Africa's Most Transformative Urban Development
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Young Sports Talents Dead Within Days; South Africa Mourns Loss to Nation's Future
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Rare Ebola Strain Spreads in Congo; Health Officials Race to Expand Treatment Capacity
May 18, 2026
South Africa's Infrastructure Edge Reshapes Southern African Economic Future
April 19, 2026