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Samancor's Chrome Mine Tailings Dam Collapses; Multi-Agency Probe Underway
Regulatory gap exposed as tailings dam failure halts operations at Dikwena Chrome mine.
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Africa
Mzansi Life
South Africa Breaks Through to World Cup Knockouts; Maseko Goal Ends Decades-Long Qualific
June 25, 2026
Politics & Governance
World Bank AI Policy Audit Exposes South Africa's Missing Strategy Framework
August 05, 2026
Crime & Investigation
Court Clears Path for Rhino Horn Exports from South African Reserve
July 06, 2026
Politics & Governance
South Africa Mandates Itemized Power Bills; First Major Pricing Overhaul Since 2008
August 10, 2026
Markets
Business & Economy
Renewable Energy Firm Fixes Exchange Rate for South African Dividend Payout
Company locks currency rate ahead of cross-border dividend distribution to South African shareholders
Business & Economy
Singapore, South Africa Deepen Ties as City-State Marks Six Decades of Independence
Bilateral partnership expands across maritime, environmental and digital infrastructure sectors.
Africa
DR Congo Expands Treatment Network as Rare Ebola Variant Claims Over 110 Lives
Health authorities mobilize resources as Bundibugyo strain spreads across eastern provinces.
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South Africa's Sports Sector Still Grapples With Apartheid's Institutional Legacy
South Africa Soccer Star Adams Found Dead at 25; Police Open Probe
South Africa's corruption prosecution stumbles as suspect exits plea deal over sentencing
South Africa charts regional migration framework as SADC chair; pushes legal movement prot
Crime & Investigation
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Court ruling permanently blocks offshore oil exploration on environmentally sensitive South African coastline.
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Constitutional Court invalidates Shell's offshore exploration license due to failed community consultation process
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Constitutional Court permanently revokes Shell's exploration rights after finding violations of community consultation requirements.
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Constitutional Court permanently cancels offshore exploration right, blocking seismic surveying operations.
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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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