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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.
Business & Economy
South Africans Losing Faith in Coalition Government as Public Pessimism Deepens
Citizen confidence in coalition government collapses as economic stagnation persists.
Business & Economy
Millions across Africa to gain access to weight-loss and diabetes drugs as Aspen ramps dis
South African distributor expands access to obesity and diabetes treatments across sub-Saharan Africa.
Mzansi Life
South Africa's Sports Institutions Face Reckoning on Racial Inclusion 50 Years After Apart
UCT's sporting community confronts persistent barriers to equitable participation decades after apartheid.
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Africa's Food Crisis Rooted in Trade Walls; Farmers, Consumers Pay the Price
Fragmented borders block food flow across Africa, leaving farmers and consumers caught in the gap.
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Politics & Governance
Women and Girls Still Face Systemic Abuse; Parliaments Urged to Enforce Global Rights Pled
Legislatures must enforce global protections through oversight and accountability mechanisms.
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
South Africa builds locally made electric transport; what it means for daily commuters
August 29, 2026
Emerging Market Rally Lifts South African Currency on Investor Appetite Shift
May 23, 2026
Forced from homes: 50,000 migrants face violence and homelessness in South Africa
September 02, 2026
South Africa's Coalition Fractures Over Energy, Inflation, and Corruption Disputes
May 22, 2026
South Africa Pulls AI Policy After Finding Fake References; Citizens Left Without Clear Ru
June 05, 2026