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South Africa's National Arts Awards Honors 20 Creative Fields at Sun City Ceremony
Government ceremony honors 20 creative fields and nine veteran artists across heritage, performing arts and literary work.
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Crime & Investigation
Shell's Wild Coast Exploration License Voided: Court Halts Offshore Project Entirely
August 16, 2026
Crime & Investigation
Backlog Crisis: South Africa's Courts Struggle With 65,000 Serious Crimes as Case Load Swe
August 10, 2026
Politics & Governance
Electoral Commission locks voter roll at midnight after election proclamation; final regis
August 02, 2026
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Business & Economy
Squeezed South African shoppers demand proof brands deliver, study finds
Consumer scrutiny and AI adoption reshape how South African shoppers evaluate brands before purchase.
Business & Economy
Farm sector adds jobs amid immigration row; employment surges 4% year-on-year
Agricultural employment remains stable despite intensifying debate over foreign workers.
Business & Economy
South Africa's irrigation overhaul fails to close farming wealth gap; water access alone i
Joint ventures fail to translate water access into farming independence for emerging Black farmers.
Crime & Investigation
RAF's Billion-Rand Service Collapse: Incompetence Outpaces Corruption in Scopa Findings
Scopa investigation reveals systemic operational failures as primary driver of RAF financial losses
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South Africa Assumes SADC Leadership Role; Eyes Regional Program Delivery Through 2027
South Africa Positioned as Key Hub for Southern Africa's Infrastructure Growth
Kimberley Electrician Clinches MasterChef South Africa Title; First Northern Cape Winner T
Spain's Recovery Blueprint: How Old-Economy Gains Sidestep AI Hype for Patient Investors
Crime & Investigation
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Two suspects held in custody pending bail hearing over alleged R1.75m estate account fraud.
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South Africa combines criminal prosecution and deportation in enforcement against undocumented migrants and infrastructure damage.
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Inquiry scrutinizes MP's rapid filing of cases against police officials and alleged coordination networks.
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Prosecutors withdraw charges against Crime Intelligence leadership after qualification evidence emerges
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China's Infrastructure Push Reshapes Africa's Digital Backbone, Raising Control Questions
Chinese financing and technology reshape continental connectivity while raising questions about long-term operational autonomy.
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