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South Africa Weighs Tax Breaks for Job Growth in Special Economic Zones
Parliament weighs broader reforms beyond tax incentives to boost zone performance
Business & Economy
South Africa's Fuel Supply Faces Shift as Foreign Oil Giant Takes Over Shell's Pumps
ADNOC Distribution acquires Shell's South African fuel operations while retaining the Shell brand at pumps.
Africa
Central Africa Grapples with Surging Ebola Deaths as WHO Warns of Containment Risks
Armed conflict and population displacement complicate disease control efforts across the region.
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Politics & Governance
South Africa's SEZs Face Critical Juncture as Tax Incentive Plan Gains Traction
Parliament weighs tax incentives against broader conditions needed for job creation and economic growth.
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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.
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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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QNET titles for Fofana Amaral vary across 2013-2014 reports
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Cape Town Ordered to End Spatial Inequality Forcing Workers Into Hours of Daily Travel
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South Africa's Top Safari Destination Hits Peak Occupancy as Domestic Tourism Surges
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South Africa's Cloud Investment Could Boost Economy; Citizens and Small Businesses Stand t
July 06, 2026
South Africa's Investment Crisis Deepens as Anti-Immigrant Violence Threatens Millions
July 06, 2026