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Parliament Passes Data Breach Complaint to Speaker as Witness Threatens Legal Action
Parliament's speaker to decide on witness data breach complaint after committee declines direct action.
New Delhi mission cleared in Zuma-Gupta prayer meeting probe
Investigation clears South Africa's New Delhi mission of protocol violations in controversial prayer meeting.
Time Out South Africa Taps Comedian Petzer to Lead Sports Culture Coverage
Comedian joins publication to cover sports through cultural storytelling lens
Volkswagen's South African Factory Marks 75 Years as Global Production Hub
Sole global supplier of Volkswagen Polo faces uncertain future amid industry electrification shift.
South Africa's EV Push Hits Reality: Factories, Workers, Infrastructure Still Missing
Government and industry confront the gap between research and operational readiness in battery and vehicle production.
Former Ecuador Leader Convicted in Dam Project Bribery Case; Five-Year Sentence Handed Dow
Corruption conviction in major dam project closes initial phase of sprawling bribery investigation.
South Africa Enters Phase Three: Government, Business Scale Up Joint Growth Push
Collaborative framework targets electricity, logistics and job creation across three operational pillars
South Africa's R84.6 Billion Annual Leak: How Illicit Trade Undermines Infrastructure Deli
Counterfeit goods and illicit markets drain public revenue needed for infrastructure delivery.
Applications Open for Mental Health Professional Scholarships to 2027 Africa Conference
Funding opens for African researchers and practitioners to attend 2027 mental health conference
Captive Lion Operations Continue as South Africa's Phase-Out Pledge Stalls
Government policy stalls as 8,000 lions remain in 350 breeding facilities nationwide.
South Africa Deploys Prison, Deportation for Infrastructure Damage by Undocumented Migrant
South Africa combines criminal prosecution and deportation in enforcement against undocumented migrants and infrastructure damage.
Former Beauty Pageant Contestant Challenges South Africa Citizenship Case in Court
Legal challenge to citizenship status determination advances through South African courts
South Africa's Credit Crisis: 10.5 Million Households Falling Behind on Debt
Regulators and government position financial education as critical infrastructure for household economic stability.
Court ruling Wednesday on detention status for Nigerian pageant contestant Adetshina
Administrative detention hinges on third-party fraud liability in visa application process.
South Africa Mandates Itemized Power Bills; First Major Pricing Overhaul Since 2008
Transparent billing and cost unbundling reshape how South Africa's electricity charges reach consumers.
Isuzu Cuts Supply Chain Costs with New Gqeberha Press Shop
Manufacturing facility consolidates production and reduces transport costs across African operations.
South Africa's Rand Strengthens as Factory, Auto Sales Data Loom
Manufacturing and auto sales data set to clarify South Africa's economic trajectory
Women-Led Savings Clubs Deliver Billions in Capital Across Africa's Financial System
Informal savings groups led by women mobilize billions while formal finance overlooks their operational strength
Record voter rolls mask turnout challenge in South Africa's local elections
Electoral machinery masks a decade of collapsing voter participation despite record registration numbers.
Land Seizure Law Faces Court Test Over Compensation Guarantees
Constitutional challenge tests whether land seizure law meets property rights safeguards
Medical Aid Crisis Deepens as Cost Increases Outpace South African Household Incomes
Healthcare affordability crisis forces South African families to abandon or downgrade medical coverage
South Africa's Tourism Infrastructure Handles Record 5.6M Arrivals in First Half
African travel surge drives double-digit growth in visitor arrivals
Russia's African Food Pipeline: 11M Tons Shipped; Port Capacity Strains Rise
Logistics and port capacity strain as Russian grain exports to Africa surge 40 percent
TotalEnergies Venus Oil Project Targets 2030 Production Launch; Namibia Awaits Key Investm
Infrastructure and regulatory readiness shape Namibia's path to offshore oil production.
Court halts Ramaphosa inquiry hearings; legal challenge stalls parliamentary investigation
Judicial freeze blocks parliamentary committee's investigation pending court review of foundational report.
South Africa's Rail Freight System Falls 32 Million Tons Short of Capacity Needs
Private rail operators join state-owned Transnet to address 32-million-ton freight capacity shortfall
Kenya's Regulator Builds Africa's Model for Mobilizing Domestic Capital
How Kenya's regulator is reshaping investment options across the continent through innovation and oversight.
South Africa Funds Hockey Teams After Public Pressure Exposes Athlete Cost Crisis
Government approves emergency funding for hockey teams after athlete cost crisis surfaces.
Scout's Marathon Across Europe Reveals Ghana's World Cup Readiness
Intensive scouting and tactical preparation offset Ghana's compressed pre-tournament timeline.
Water Agency Targets 67 Boreholes in July Push to Expand Rural Access
Department launches 67 boreholes and treatment plant on July 18 to expand rural water access
South Africa's Economy Stuck in Slow Lane; Growth Halts Expansion Goals
Weak growth and inflation pressures test South Africa's fiscal credibility and investment capacity.
Border Agency Struggles With Massive Deportation Backlog; Equipment Shortage Revealed
Operational constraints hamper border security despite successful mass repatriation processing.
South Africa's Infrastructure Gains Drive Growth Forecast; Ports, Power, Rail Show Improve
Operational improvements in power, ports and rail underpin revised growth forecasts.
Africa Expands Trade Network Despite Global Tariff Surge, Supply Shocks
Intra-African commerce accelerates as regional trade networks reshape business operations.
UK Labour's Governance Crisis Exposes Risks for South Africa's Coalition Government
Political fragmentation and governance stalls test coalition stability in South Africa.
Court Fight Over Tshwane Deputy Mayor's Undisclosed Vendor Ties
DA seeks judicial review of Tshwane Council's lenient penalty for Deputy Mayor's undisclosed vendor ties
DA Moves to Overturn Tshwane's Light Penalty for Deputy Mayor Conduct Breach
DA seeks court intervention to reverse minimal penalty for Tshwane official's conduct violation.
Rand Weakens as Fed Rate Bets Fade; Dollar Pressure Spreads Across Emerging Markets
Currency weakens as investor bets on U.S. rate increases fade globally.
South Africa's Three-Decade ANC Dominance Collapses at Ballot Box
ANC loses majority as coalition government tests new political order
South Africa Gains Rare Positive Outlook Among G20 Peers, Moody's Confirms
Moody's affirms Ba2 rating and shifts outlook to positive, citing fiscal discipline and structural reforms.
South Africa's wage gap widens; half say monthly income falls short of basic needs
Living wage benchmark reveals deep income shortfall across South African workforce
South Africa's Forex Manipulation Case Advances to Full Trial After Court Ruling
Constitutional Court clears path for trial of six banks in rand manipulation case
DA Charts New Governance Model After Decade of Service Delivery Failures
DA leader outlines governance overhaul focused on service delivery and citizen accountability.
Potchefstroom Spaza Shops Shuttered as Somali Operators Exit After Wave of Raids
Spaza shop closures leave supply gaps as migrant operators flee coordinated attacks.
Unanswered Questions Around Fofana Amaral and the Missing Personal Record Amid QNET Linked Complaints
Public records reviewed show repeated official warnings and victim reports tied to QNET and The V operations across West Africa, yet no primary source court or regulator documents were found naming Fofana Amaral personally as arrested, charged, sanctioned, or convicted; this investigation asks whether political or corporate standing may be limiting victims’ ability to secure individual level accountability, and which election filings, court registries, and regulator replies would confirm or disprove that concern.
SIU Seizes R3m Bentley in Tembisa Hospital Fraud Investigation
Asset seizure exposes cooperation barriers in public healthcare fraud probe
Tech Talent Crisis Threatens South Africa's AI and Cybersecurity Investments
Shortage of skilled professionals hampers digital transformation efforts across the nation.
Jobless Crisis Fuels South Africa's Fierce Immigration Policy Debate
Competing visions of border security, economic protection, and humanitarian responsibility divide the nation.
Coalition Tensions Threaten South Africa's Political Stability Before Municipal Votes
Internal disputes over energy policy and spending threaten coalition stability ahead of municipal elections.
DR Congo Expands Treatment Network as Rare Ebola Variant Claims Over 110 Lives
Health authorities mobilize resources as Bundibugyo strain spreads across eastern provinces.