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Seven Decades After Historic March, South Africa's Gender Violence Crisis Persists
Institutional gains mask persistent violence and inequality in women's lived experience.
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Africa
Mzansi Life
South Africa's obesity crisis strains health systems; clinical care, not shame, needed now
July 05, 2026
Mzansi Life
BBC Lifestyle's Hidden Gems Competition Selects First South Africa Winner: Stargazing Cube
July 09, 2026
Markets
Business & Economy
Amazon Expands South Africa Operations After Two Decades of Engineering Work
Cloud infrastructure and retail operations drive decade-long expansion across the continent
Business & Economy
South Africa's Rand Strengthens as Factory, Auto Sales Data Loom
Manufacturing and auto sales data set to clarify South Africa's economic trajectory
Business & Economy
South Africa Secures $500M Loan to Upgrade Water and Power Systems in Major Cities
Performance-based financing ties disbursement to measurable improvements in water, power and waste management.
Business & Economy
Tech Talent Crisis Threatens South Africa's AI and Cybersecurity Investments
Shortage of skilled professionals hampers digital transformation efforts across the nation.
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South Africa Launches Atlanta Speedway Push to Drive Trade and Tourism Deals
South Africa's Parliament Sends Delegation to Moscow for Legislative Framework Talks
Young Afrikaners Reversing Decades of Migration, Moving Into Orania Enclave
South Africa delays UK extradition; local firearms charge takes priority in Tshuma case
Crime & Investigation
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Convictions expose procurement gaps in Eskom's power generation operations.
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Police transition to murder investigation after forensic findings at Mpumalanga lodge.
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Legal challenge tests implementation of South Africa's land seizure authority
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New hospital opens as government intensifies anti-corruption operations in health sector
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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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