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South Africa's job crisis deepens as 345,000 workers lose employment in three months
Unemployment surges to 33 percent as economic contraction threatens public services and household stability
Business & Economy
South Africa's Critical Minerals Could Power Global AI, But Citizens See Little Benefit
Mining operators face pressure to capture more value from AI-critical minerals
Business & Economy
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.
Mzansi Life
Millions Face Retirement Crisis as South Africa's Savings Gap Widens
Household spending outpaces income as retirement security erodes for most workers
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Politics & Governance
South Africa's Police Face Public Trust Crisis as Crime Reporting Plummets
Victims avoid reporting crimes due to lack of faith in police response and investigation.
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Rainforest Loss Threatens Water Supply for Half a Billion Africans, Expert Warns
Deforestation threatens water systems sustaining hundreds of millions across the continent.
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's Political System Masks Deep Structural Crises as Party Rivalries
July 07, 2026
South Africa's Fading Voice at Regional Summit Signals Weakened Continental Power
August 17, 2026
Cape Town Residents Demand Transparency on Data Centre Water and Power Impact Before Const
June 07, 2026
Soccer Player Narrowly Escapes Gunfire in Johannesburg Shooting
July 07, 2026
Currency Volatility Grips South Africa as Oil Surge and Trade Tensions Shake Markets
May 15, 2026