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Rand Holds Steady as Global Forces Keep South Africans' Costs in Limbo
Currency stability masks global uncertainty affecting household costs and import prices
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Grid Bottleneck Threatens South Africa's Power Crisis Fix; Infrastructure Deal Aims to Unb
Transmission bottleneck becomes focus of infrastructure partnership to restore reliable power supply.
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South Africa's New Wind Farm Powers Hospitals and Homes as Energy Crisis Eases
Renewable energy surge brings relief to hospitals and households as coal transition accelerates.
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Millions of South Africans gambling on illegal betting sites; regulators scramble to prote
Unregulated platforms put millions of South African consumers at risk as government weighs regulatory options.
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South Africa's universities test HIV cure: early trial results offer hope to millions
South African universities tackle HIV, water, energy and food security through research serving public needs.
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South African workers face daily financial crisis as unions demand economic relief plan
Unions push government and employers to address wage stagnation and rising living costs
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Southern Africa's Slowing Economy to Strain Jobs, Food Security in 2026
Slower growth threatens household incomes and food access across the region.
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South Africa's mid-sized firms face operational crisis, not funding gap
Operational bottlenecks, not capital shortages, constrain growth for mid-market businesses.
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Half a Million South African Homes Get New Power Source as Wind Farm Starts Up
Renewable energy facility begins supplying power to half a million households in coal-dependent region.
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Weak Rand Keeps Import Costs High as South Africans Face Persistent Pressure
Currency weakness continues to strain household budgets across the country