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Operation Dudula members arrested

Three women associated with Operation Dudula have been arrested in Diepkloof, Soweto, after allegedly storming a medical facility and demanding patients produce identity documents to verify their nati...

By Staff reporter | Published: 08 August 2025

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South Africa on track to lose its crown in Africa

Due to unique trade and domestic challenges faced by South Africa, it could soon lose its crown position as Africa's largest economy.Azar Jammine, director and chief economist at Econometrix, highligh...

By Staff reporter | Published: 08 August 2025

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South African Reserve Bank doubles down on new target

South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said inflation is expected to quicken over the next couple of months before cooling and that if it holds at current levels its forecasts predict lo...

By Staff reporter | Published: 08 August 2025

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ANC dares the United States to sanction it

South Africa's biggest political party said the government won't bow to demands from Donald Trump's administration to change its policies even if that means its leaders are subjected to US sanctions.A...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 August 2025

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Why was Makate penalised for SCA Judges' mistakes?

Nkosana Makate has criticised the Constitutional Court for requiring him to pay Vodacom's legal costs in the latest round of his case against the operator over compensation for his Please Call Me Idea...

By Staff reporter | Published: 04 August 2025

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South Africa's debt-to-GDP ratio worsens under Ramaphosa

South Africa's economy is under severe pressure, and economists are worried that the country's debt-to-GDP ratio is heading to crisis levels.South Africa's GDP has averaged about 1.1% growth over the ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 31 July 2025

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The JSE is shrinking

The number of listed companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), Africa's largest stock exchange, is shrinking, with hundreds of companies having delisted over the decades. Experts...

By Staff reporter | Published: 29 July 2025

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South Africa's name to be changed?

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) and other political parties plan to approach parliament and the Constitutional Review Committee to change South Africa's name to the Republic of Azania, among...

By Staff reporter | Published: 02 July 2025

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Comesa launches seed labelling, certification system

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has launched a regional seed certification and labelling system designed to enhance seed quality, strengthen cross-border trade, and improve ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 30 June 2025

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Dr Elombi appointed new Afreximbank President

Shareholders of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have appointed George Elombi as the new President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the continental financial institution, marking ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 28 June 2025

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Mangudya calls for equitable IMF fund disbursements

Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor and current CEO of Mutapa Investment Fund, John Mangudya, has urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ensure equitable disbursements of funds to A...

By Staff reporter | Published: 28 June 2025

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Intra-African trade up 12% on free trade area

Intra-African trade experienced a significant rebound in 2024, rising by 12.4 percent to reach US$220.3 billion, according to the African Trade Report 2025. This increase marks a strong recovery follo...

By Staff reporter | Published: 26 June 2025

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SADC pushes for education reform to spur industry

Ministers from southern Africa have called for sweeping reforms to education systems across the region, citing the urgent need to align learning with industrialisation, regional integration and socio-...

By Staff reporter | Published: 24 June 2025

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Starlink seller shuts down in South Africa

One of South Africa's biggest Starlink kit and accessories importers, IcasaSePush, has shut down operations.The company explained it was stepping back from the market as its continued presence was do...

By Staff reporter | Published: 10 June 2025

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Ramaphosa gets a R26.5bn World Bank loan

The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion (approximately R26.5 billion) loan to support structural reforms aimed at boosting South Africa's infrastructure.The Washington-based lender said in a state...

By Staff reporter | Published: 10 June 2025

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South Africa seizes Starlink equipment

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa's (Icasa's) investigation into Starlink distributor IcasaSePush has resulted in authorities confiscating the company's equipment.Icasa chair Mo...

By Staff reporter | Published: 03 June 2025

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Malema won't bow to imperialism

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has dismissed the high-level meeting between Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump at the White House, describing it as "a group of older men...

By Staff reporter | Published: 22 May 2025

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Trump challenges Ramaphosa to arrest Julius Malema

United States President Donald Trump has called for the arrest of South African political leader Julius Malema over his use of the controversial "Kill the Boer" chant, escalating already strained rela...

By Staff reporter | Published: 21 May 2025

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Tanzania bans US dollar

Tanzania has banned the use of foreign currencies for buying and selling goods and services inside the country. The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) announced the measure on May 2, stating that from now on, all...

By Staff reporter | Published: 21 May 2025

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EFF slams Johann Rupert's state capture project

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has come out strongly against the inclusion of billionaire businessman Johann Rupert in a South African delegation set to meet former United States President Donald...

By Staff reporter | Published: 21 May 2025

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Johann Rupert takes his puppet to Washington

In a significant development on the diplomatic front, Johann Rupert, South Africa's wealthiest man, is reportedly in Washington, DC, potentially accompanying President Cyril Ramaphosa for a pivotal me...

By Staff reporter | Published: 20 May 2025

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Zimbabwean exemption permits saga returns to South African court

The legal saga over the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) returns to court on Tuesday as the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) hears the Department of Home Affairs' appeal against a ruling that temporaril...

By Jan Bornman | Published: 12 May 2025

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Julius Malema denied UK visa

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has accused British authorities of attempting to silence dissent after he was denied a visa to the United Kingdom, just hours before he was schedul...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 May 2025

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Obasanjo visits Mnangagwa in Harare

Former Nigerian President and respected African statesman, His Excellency Olusegun Obasanjo, paid a courtesy visit to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House in Harare today, in a high-...

By Staff reporter | Published: 02 May 2025

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South Africa reverses VAT increase that threatened ANC-DA coalition

Enoch Godongwana's decision came after the second-biggest party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), threatened to quit the government, warning a VAT hike would hurt the poor the most.Godongwana, a member o...

By Staff reporter | Published: 25 April 2025

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