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Franz Ruch appointed seventh MPC member
Franz Ruch appointed seventh MPC member Economist Franz Ruch has been appointed as an adviser to the governors of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)…
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South African food inflation rose in August, ending six months of decline
South African food inflation rose in August, ending six months of decline South African food and non-alcoholic beverage (NAB) inflation (hereafter to be…
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ActionSA welcomes IEC opposition to ‘hypocritical’ DA electoral court challenge
ActionSA welcomes IEC opposition to 'hypocritical' DA electoral court challenge ActionSA has welcomed the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa's…
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New report shows housing, energy stalled despite GNU’s upward trajectory, but no promises broken
New report shows housing, energy stalled despite GNU's upward trajectory, but no promises broken As South Africa's Government of National Unity (GNU) enters…
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South Africa summons US ambassador again over 'undiplomatic conduct', official says
South Africa summons US ambassador again over 'undiplomatic conduct', official says South Africa's foreign affairs ministry called in US Ambassador Leo Brent…
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Parties criticise Ramaphosa’s ‘delayed response’ to Ekurhuleni femicide crisis
Parties criticise Ramaphosa's 'delayed response' to Ekurhuleni femicide crisis Opposition parties and civil rights organisations have criticised President…
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South Africa's foreign direct investment inflows pick up in the second quarter
South Africa's foreign direct investment inflows pick up in the second quarter South Africa recorded foreign direct investment inflows of R49.8-billion in the…
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Ramaphosa to address nation on Ekurhuleni murders, GBVF
Ramaphosa to address nation on Ekurhuleni murders, GBVF President Cyril Ramaphosa will this evening address the country on steps being taken by government to…
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US Ambassador declares diplomacy 'useless' as relations with S Africa on edge
US Ambassador declares diplomacy 'useless' as relations with S Africa on edge Relations between the US and South Africa have reached a critical low point…
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Parties call for urgent action after weekend's mass shootings
Parties call for urgent action after weekend's mass shootings South Africa is reeling from an unprecedented weekend of trauma as horrific mass shootings across…
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White Cross Project turns to Union Buildings after Washington vigil
White Cross Project turns to Union Buildings after Washington vigil Following what it describes a success of its White Cross Project in the US, Afrikaner group…
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Ramaphosa challenges S Africans to defend national identity amid violence, division
Ramaphosa challenges S Africans to defend national identity amid violence, division President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a reminder to the nation on Monday that…
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South Africa's Transnet begins process to expand manganese export capacity
South Africa's Transnet begins process to expand manganese export capacity South Africa's State-owned logistics operator Transnet said on Friday it has started…
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GOOD challenges Zille’s Joburg Mayoral bid and DA’s electoral court action
GOOD challenges Zille's Joburg Mayoral bid and DA's electoral court action Ahead of the November 4 local government election, and after filing an answering…
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Eskom board chair reappointed after turnaround in power supply
Eskom board chair reappointed after turnaround in power supply South Africa's government has reappointed State utility Eskom's board chairperson Mteto Nyati…
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MVC asks parties to make coalition plans public before elections
MVC asks parties to make coalition plans public before elections Political parties have until 17:00 on October 5 to respond to nongovernmental organisation My…
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IEC demands parties restore public trust at 2026 electoral code signing
IEC demands parties restore public trust at 2026 electoral code signing In what is being described as the most challenging political environment in South…
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South Africa's central bank raises main interest rate to 7.25%
South Africa's central bank raises main interest rate to 7.25% South Africa's central bank raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 7.25% on…
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NSFAS records over 51 000 early applications for 2027, stresses strict deadline for submissions
NSFAS records over 51 000 early applications for 2027, stresses strict deadline for submissions The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) announced on…
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Mandela Foundation wants voters to demand action on GBVF ahead of elections
Mandela Foundation wants voters to demand action on GBVF ahead of elections As South Africa approaches the upcoming local government elections, citizens are…
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DA takes ActionSA, EFF, MKP, and GOOD party to Electoral Court over 'hidden' candidate lists
DA takes ActionSA, EFF, MKP, and GOOD party to Electoral Court over 'hidden' candidate lists The DA has launched an urgent application in the Electoral Court…
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DA calls for debate on GBVF as three suspects appear in court in Ekurhuleni cases
DA calls for debate on GBVF as three suspects appear in court in Ekurhuleni cases Three suspects are expected to appear in the Boksburg Magistrates' Court on…
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Key African central banks set to keep high rates as buffer against shocks
Key African central banks set to keep high rates as buffer against shocks African central banks from South Africa to Egypt are poised to keep their interest…
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DA challenges Lamola to oppose ‘ANC’s race-based’ policies after US Apartheid 2.0 remarks
DA challenges Lamola to oppose 'ANC's race-based' policies after US Apartheid 2.0 remarks The DA has challenged International Relations and Cooperation…
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NSFAS opens 2027 applications, assures ‘major system upgrades’ after returning to board governance
NSFAS opens 2027 applications, assures 'major system upgrades' after returning to board governance Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela…
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Policing is political, DA says as it offers collaboration in East Rand murders
Policing is political, DA says as it offers collaboration in East Rand murders The DA said on Friday that it is willing to work with anybody who "genuinely"…
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Amnesty International demands SA criminalise femicide to expose ‘hidden’ crisis
Amnesty International demands SA criminalise femicide to expose 'hidden' crisis Amnesty International South Africa is urgently calling on the State to…
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ActionSA suspends Tshwane ward candidate amid disciplinary probe
ActionSA suspends Tshwane ward candidate amid disciplinary probe ActionSA has placed its Tshwane ward candidate and disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo on…
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DA launches petition to reject SAPS safety warnings as body of ninth woman found
DA launches petition to reject SAPS safety warnings as body of ninth woman found DA mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni Khathu Rasilingwane has launched a…
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South Africa's consumer confidence rises despite economic uncertainty, survey shows
South Africa's consumer confidence rises despite economic uncertainty, survey shows South Africa's consumer confidence improved in the third quarter, a survey…
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South African inflation expectations stabilise in third quarter
South African inflation expectations stabilise in third quarter South African inflation expectations stabilised in the third quarter, a survey showed on…
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Govt rejects US visa restrictions, while domestic actors are emboldened
Govt rejects US visa restrictions, while domestic actors are emboldened The South African government has rejected unilateral visa restrictions imposed by the…
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ANC loses case against IEC, calls for ‘calm, discipline’ from members
ANC loses case against IEC, calls for 'calm, discipline' from members The Electoral Court has delivered a blow to the ANC ahead of the November 4 local…
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Majodina apologises over heated confrontation with E Cape resident
Majodina apologises over heated confrontation with E Cape resident Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has issued a formal apology to the residents of…
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Complete overhaul of appointment process essential to save Joburg, warns CDE
Complete overhaul of appointment process essential to save Joburg, warns CDE The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) has issued an urgent directive to…
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East Rand killings: Ramaphosa promises ‘no stone left unturned’ as ANCWL calls for debate on death penalty, castration
East Rand killings: Ramaphosa promises 'no stone left unturned' as ANCWL calls for debate on death penalty, castration President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday…
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SAPS deploys task team as political outrage mounts over murder of 5 women
SAPS deploys task team as political outrage mounts over murder of 5 women The South African Police Service (SAPS) has issued an urgent safety warning to women…
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Ramaphosa greenlights SIU probe into eThekwini municipality, North West Transport Investments
Ramaphosa greenlights SIU probe into eThekwini municipality, North West Transport Investments President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a new proclamation and a key…
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Ramaphosa touts BRICS success, vows to build on $10-billion SA-India economic ties
Ramaphosa touts BRICS success, vows to build on $10-billion SA-India economic ties President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to…
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Ramaphosa calls for BRICS members to invest in productive capacity
Ramaphosa calls for BRICS members to invest in productive capacity President Cyril Ramaphosa, during an address to the BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue…
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Nigeria suspends official visits to SA over xenophobic attacks
Nigeria suspends official visits to SA over xenophobic attacks The Nigerian National Assembly has officially suspended all official visits to South Africa and…
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Parties lodge ethics complaint against Majodina over vulgar tirade against Kouga resident
Parties lodge ethics complaint against Majodina over vulgar tirade against Kouga resident The EFF, DA and ActionSA have criticised Minister of Water and…
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South Africa urged to lock in reforms before Ramaphosa leaves
South Africa urged to lock in reforms before Ramaphosa leaves South Africa must enshrine its reform process in law to guarantee the momentum gained under…
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Six S Africans still missing after Nepal floods, DNA provided in search efforts
Six S Africans still missing after Nepal floods, DNA provided in search efforts Six South African nationals remain unaccounted for following devastating flash…
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South Africa's current account records Q2 deficit as Iran war drives up import costs
South Africa's current account records Q2 deficit as Iran war drives up import costs South Africa recorded a current account deficit in the second quarter…
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Impeachment Committee halts evidence leader appointments, heads to court against EFF, ALPA
Impeachment Committee halts evidence leader appointments, heads to court against EFF, ALPA The Section 89 Impeachment Committee announced on Wednesday that it…
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EFF heads to court over Parly’s 'irrational' reversal on removal of impeachment evidence leader
EFF heads to court over Parly's 'irrational' reversal on removal of impeachment evidence leader The EFF has filed an urgent application at the Western Cape…
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South Africa’s 3% inflation goal is robust, Central Bank study shows
South Africa's 3% inflation goal is robust, Central Bank study shows South Africa's 3% inflation target can withstand a range of economic shocks as…
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Govt launches massive crackdown on illegal immigration, hijacked buildings
Govt launches massive crackdown on illegal immigration, hijacked buildings Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has announced a…
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Manufacturing, mining weigh on second-quarter economic growth; GDP contracts by 0.2% q/q
Manufacturing, mining weigh on second-quarter economic growth; GDP contracts by 0.2% q/q South Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 0.2%…
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Mbalula extols ANC internal nominations process as party challenges IEC in court over 'administrative setback'
Mbalula extols ANC internal nominations process as party challenges IEC in court over 'administrative setback' The ANC has launched an urgent application in…
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Businesses not yet feeling the effect of reforms, as confidence drops – BLSA
Businesses not yet feeling the effect of reforms, as confidence drops – BLSA Businesses are unfortunately not yet feeling the impact of structural reforms on…
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Court shuts down UDF’s bid to get IEC to extend candidate nomination deadline
Court shuts down UDF's bid to get IEC to extend candidate nomination deadline The Electoral Court has handed down a decisive judgment dismissing an urgent…
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Ramaphosa says Madlanga commission must be free from interference, defends SAPS
Ramaphosa says Madlanga commission must be free from interference, defends SAPS President Cyril Ramaphosa has asserted that the ongoing Judicial Commission of…
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Ramaphosa authorises SIU corruption probe into E Cape Public Works
Ramaphosa authorises SIU corruption probe into E Cape Public Works President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially authorised the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to…
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Hill-Lewis urges Ramaphosa to intervene in DBE textbook catalogue
Hill-Lewis urges Ramaphosa to intervene in DBE textbook catalogue DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has issued an urgent appeal to President Cyril Ramaphosa to step…
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Ramaphosa believes ANC candidate system glitches are ‘containable’
Ramaphosa believes ANC candidate system glitches are 'containable' ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed confidence that the party's election candidate…
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South Africa may face class action over Sharpeville massacre
South Africa may face class action over Sharpeville massacre Survivors of one of the defining events of the anti-apartheid struggle, the 1960 Sharpeville…
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Nov polls 'critical turning point' to end corruption, service failures – Amnesty International
Nov polls 'critical turning point' to end corruption, service failures – Amnesty International Ahead of the upcoming local government elections scheduled for…
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ANC reiterates ‘system glitches’ as it appeals to IEC to recognise election candidates
ANC reiterates 'system glitches' as it appeals to IEC to recognise election candidates The ANC has formally requested that the Independent Electoral Commission…