Lise Beyers
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Eskom threatens power cuts in Johannesburg due to R5.2 billion debt, as the city struggles amidst a national debt crisis.
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South Africa’s CPI rose to 4% in April, mainly due to fuel price hikes, impacting transport costs and airfares significantly.
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The South African Police Service aims to rebuild public trust with a R127 billion budget, emphasizing reform, crime intelligence, and community safety.
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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.
