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Fuel levy cut brings holiday relief to South African households
Temporary fuel levy cuts aim to ease cost-of-living pressure this holiday season
Business & Economy
Public finances look stronger than many South Africans fear
Fiscal resilience offers more room to protect services than public debate suggests
Business & Economy
IMF rankings keep South Africa as Africa's top economy
IMF data may crown the continent, but delivery tests the state
Politics & Governance
South Africa's Supply Chain Costs in Focus as Inflation Data Looms
Domestic price pressures and global monetary signals shape outlook for household costs
Crime & Investigation
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AU chair joins Putin summit with 17 African leaders
African Union official's Moscow trip puts continental interests in focus
Mzansi Life
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Mzansi Life
Treasury Faces R21.8 Billion Bill for Free Services
Treasury adds R21.8bn for municipalities as free basic service costs climb
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.
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Living With a Crisis They Barely Caused: Africa's Climate Daily Reality
October 17, 2026
Millions Face Retirement Crisis as South Africa's Savings Gap Widens
July 07, 2026
South Africa's universities test HIV cure: early trial results offer hope to millions
August 03, 2026
South Africa's Coalition Fractures Over Energy, Inflation, and Corruption Disputes
May 22, 2026
South Africa's Fuel Supply Faces Shift as Foreign Oil Giant Takes Over Shell's Pumps
July 07, 2026