Lise Beyers
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South Africa’s unemployment crisis has intensified with the loss of 345 000 jobs in the first quarter of 2026, according to Statistics South Africa’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) released last week.
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CapeNature has urged members of the public to exercise caution when rescuing wildlife displaced by recent devastating floods in the Garden Route, warning that chameleons should not be removed from their natural habitat unnecessarily.
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The Department of Home Affairs is implementing a digital transformation to improve service delivery, border security, and visa processing efficiency.
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South Africa’s domestic steel industry has secured protection from foreign competition after the government approved substantial tariff increases on imported steel products.
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Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin reinforced China-Russia ties during a meeting, emphasizing their strategic partnership amid global tensions and energy dependencies.
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South Africa plans to establish a state-owned energy company amid rising fuel prices, emphasising petroleum security and economic recovery.
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Rassie Erasmus received the Order of Ikhamanga in Gold for exceptional leadership, uniting South Africa through rugby and inspiring national pride.
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The World Health Organisation has expressed serious concern about the rapid spread of an Ebola outbreak that has killed 131 people in the DRC.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is included in Portugal’s World Cup squad, aiming for a record sixth appearance, despite his age.
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California police are investigating deadly mosque shooting as hate crime after two teenage gunmen killed three people then killed themselves.
