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South Africa's Critical Minerals Could Power Global AI, But Citizens See Little Benefit
Mining operators face pressure to capture more value from AI-critical minerals
Business & Economy
Illegal mining collapse kills 14 in South Africa; survivors fear deportation
Migrant workers and families face peril and legal jeopardy in South Africa's unregulated mining sector.
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Facing US trade penalties, South Africa and Brazil forge alliance to shield economies
Developing nations pursue joint economic strategy amid US trade pressure
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South Africa's job crisis deepens as 345,000 workers lose employment in three months
Unemployment surges to 33 percent as economic contraction threatens public services and household stability
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South Africa's youth caught in global sextortion rings; teenager arrested in major bust
Recruitment tactics exploit teenagers through social media platforms and false job promises.
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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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Climate Crisis Triggers Mass Exodus Across East Africa as Infrastructure Crumbles
May 26, 2026
South Africa's AI Rules Fracture Into Patchwork; Public Faces Uneven Protections
July 29, 2026
Cape Town's AI Tool Highlights Digital Divide as City Pursues Tech Leadership
August 10, 2026
Viral Safari Footage Sparks Global Tourism Surge for South African Wildlife Parks
May 29, 2026
Illicit trade drains billions from South African public services, study warns
August 20, 2026