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Africa
Markets
Business & Economy
Higher Borrowing Costs Hit South African Households as Central Bank Raises Rates
Families face steeper borrowing costs as economic weakness forces central bank action.
Business & Economy
Succession Crisis Looms as Millions of South African Small Businesses Lack Transition Plan
Aging business owners threaten jobs and economic stability across South Africa's enterprise sector
Africa
South Africa's Deadly Gap: Why Evidence on Women's Deaths Isn't Saving Lives
Research shows how to prevent violence against women, but implementation lags behind.
Crime & Investigation
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Crime & Investigation
R200 Million Police Contract Fraud Case Stalls as Plea Deal Falls Apart
Plea deal collapses in major police procurement fraud case, pushing trial forward.
Politics & Governance
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Politics & Governance
Vigilante mobs block clinic doors; infant dies as South Africa's state fails to protect
Xenophobic violence and vigilante enforcement displace thousands across South Africa.
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.
Spotlight
Cape Town Surges as Elite Winter Getaway, Outpacing Traditional Cold-Weather Rivals
May 24, 2026
South Africa Weighs Tax Breaks for Job Growth in Special Economic Zones
July 09, 2026
South Africa faces knockout pressure in Cape Town as Springboks fight to survive Greatest
August 30, 2026
Court Shields Witnesses from Disclosure in High-Profile Criminal Case
August 03, 2026
Mismanagement costs Johannesburg billions as Cape Town's property market surges ahead
July 28, 2026