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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.
Finance & Markets
South Africa's Currency Crisis Deepens as Middle East Turmoil Spooks Global Markets
Geopolitical tensions and currency depreciation create mounting economic pressures for policymakers
Opinion & Analysis
Ramokgopa Pushes Diversified Energy Mix to End South Africa's Power Crisis
Minister advocates for balanced energy approach to address South Africa's electricity crisis
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South Africa's Auto Workers Face Make-or-Break Shift to EV Battery Manufacturing
Government proposes battery supply chain incentives to retain manufacturing jobs amid EV transition.
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Politics & Governance
Lawmakers Push Back on Stalled Lottery Fraud Investigations
Parliament demands faster action on lottery fund corruption cases affecting vulnerable communities
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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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Youth in South Africa Turn to Bitcoin as Economic Desperation Deepens
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Budget Airline Collapses After Three Decades, Leaving Travelers Stranded Globally
May 21, 2026
South Africa's Currency Gains Ground as Global Oil Markets Cool
April 14, 2026
Flooding Risk Escalates as South Africa Braces for Extreme Weather System
April 20, 2026