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Godongwana signals debt discipline, delivery demands
Fiscal turnaround now hinges on follow-through by departments and institutions
Business & Economy
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
Politics & Governance
South Africa's Immigration Overhaul: How New Digital System Affects Every Resident
Biometric registry and points-based visas reshape access to work permits and identity services for millions.
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Politics & Governance
AI Fake Content Strains South Africa's Election Systems
Electoral bodies and media groups race to keep information delivery reliable
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Mzansi Life
Bavuma's nine-hour 179 shows what Test cricket can deliver
A nine-hour innings laid bare the format's thinning operating schedule
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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Justice Delayed for Reiger Park: Court Postpones Hearing in Quadruple Killing Case
August 13, 2026
South Africa's youth caught in global sextortion rings; teenager arrested in major bust
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African conservation milestone: Cape Town to host world zoo and aquarium leaders in 2027
September 05, 2026
South Africa's Data Chaos: Why Fragmented Records Threaten Compliance and Growth
August 15, 2026
Weak Rand Drains Wallets; Structural Reforms Key to Relief
August 22, 2026