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Youth in South Africa Turn to Bitcoin as Economic Desperation Deepens
Cryptocurrency adoption surges among jobless youth seeking financial alternatives.
Finance & Markets
Inflation Fears Drive South Africans Toward Alternative Investments in Gold, Crypto
South Africans increasingly turn to precious metals and digital assets amid economic pressures.
Business & Economy
Budget Airline Collapses After Three Decades, Leaving Travelers Stranded Globally
Budget carrier's sudden collapse disrupts global travel and raises pricing concerns.
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Politics & Governance
South Africa's Youth Jobs Crisis Fuels Scapegoating of Migrants, President Warns
Economic desperation and anti-immigrant sentiment collide in a nation facing structural unemployment.
Opinion & Analysis
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Opinion & Analysis
Schools Under Siege: 4,600 Violent Incidents Threaten Student Safety Across Gauteng
Gauteng families grapple with escalating threats to children's wellbeing in educational settings.
The long read
The long read
Shipra Neeraj left QNET for Ignite, then the comments turned ugly
Her calm exit drew a wave of inauthentic Instagram activity, and 185,000 followers saw the contrast in real time.
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South African Firms Surge Spending on AI and Digital Defense Systems
April 25, 2026
South Africa Pulls AI Policy After Finding Fake References; Citizens Left Without Clear Ru
June 05, 2026
South Africa Courts Global Capital for Tech Infrastructure Expansion
April 17, 2026
South Africa's Municipal Governance Crisis: Coalition Fragmentation Deepens Policy Paralys
May 02, 2026
South Africa's Constitutional Court Clears Path for Presidential Impeachment Inquiry
May 19, 2026