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Waste Pickers' Daily Survival Hinges on Scrap Metal Rules South Africa Ignores
Informal collectors face regulatory gaps that threaten their livelihoods and sector accountability.
Business & Economy
Xenophobia Threatens Africa's Economic Future, Bank Leader Warns
Migrant communities' economic role faces backlash amid South African unrest.
Business & Economy
South Africa's Mining Crisis Threatens Jobs, Tax Revenue, Public Services
Sector decline threatens employment, government revenue, and economic stability across the country.
Politics & Governance
South Africa's poorest neighborhoods face crisis as joblessness, inequality fuel unrest
Economic desperation and inequality drive social unrest in South African townships.
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Mzansi Life
Young Sports Talents Dead Within Days; South Africa Mourns Loss to Nation's Future
Two promising athletes from the Western Cape die within days, leaving a void in South Africa's sporting future.
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Business & Economy
Waste Pickers' Daily Survival Hinges on Scrap Metal Rules South Africa Ignores
Informal collectors face regulatory gaps that threaten their livelihoods and sector accountability.
The long read
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Drug Safety Oversight Gaps Put South African Patients at Risk
Compounding pharmacies raise urgent questions about tracking medicine safety in real-world use
Spotlight
Rugby tournaments expose South Africa's deep divide over inclusion and belonging
July 14, 2026
Former Lawmaker Faces Trial in Wife's Murder Case After Years of Delay
July 27, 2026
Township Residents Lose Access to Essential Shops as Violence Displaces Business Owners
June 25, 2026
How South Africa's Digital Privacy and Entertainment Landscape Shifts This Week
July 04, 2026
South Africa's Currency Crisis Deepens as Middle East Turmoil Spooks Global Markets
May 22, 2026