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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
Politics & Governance
South Africa's Defence Chief Attends Military Ties Event at Chinese Embassy Reception
South African and Chinese military leaders discuss deepening defence cooperation at embassy reception.
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Mashatile: voting a duty to democratic institutions
Mashatile ties civic duty to institutional stewardship ahead of 2026 local polls
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48 African nations head to Moscow summit: what's at stake
Moscow gathering puts security, trade and education outcomes on the line for African publics
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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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South Africans reclaim daily life as power cuts fade
October 01, 2026
South Africa's Political Shift Threatens Basic Services for Millions, New Poll Shows
August 12, 2026
South Africa's Power Crisis Deepens as Reform Delays Block Jobs and Growth
August 17, 2026
South Africa Faces Perfect Storm: Soaring Costs Squeeze Households as Economy Falters
April 16, 2026
Hundreds of millions of Africans gain access to Chinese investment in factories, ports, ro
July 09, 2026