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Stats SA rebases GDP, lifting economy to R8.044-trillion
Statistical agency overhauls national accounts, lifting output figure by 5.3%
Business & Economy
South Africa's borrowers wait as rate reform hits legal snag
Benchmark rate switch proceeds despite stalled amendment bill in Parliament
Business & Economy
South Africa's Digital Payments Run on Hidden Infrastructure
Legacy migrations, instant payments and transit fare systems face a hard delivery test
Africa
Africa Builds Its Own Tech Future as South Africa Becomes Digital Hub
South Africa positions itself as Africa's technology innovator, not importer, with stakes for public services and employment.
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Politics & Governance
Municipal delivery, not ballots, will test semigration tide
Service delivery and housing supply will decide where new residents settle
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Why African Voices at the UN Matter to Everyday Lives
African leaders push for permanent UN Security Council seats with real veto power
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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Street Vendors Warned of Safety Risk as Immigration Tensions Peak Tuesday
June 30, 2026
Mismanagement costs Johannesburg billions as Cape Town's property market surges ahead
July 28, 2026
Public finances look stronger than many South Africans fear
October 21, 2026
South Africa's Factories Fade as Businesses Hoard Cash, Threatening Jobs
August 07, 2026
South Africa's Workers Face Growing Pay Shortfall for Basic Living Costs
July 04, 2026