Business
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US Senate vote on AGOA extension brings relief to South African motor industry workers
The US Senate’s overwhelming vote for a two-year AGOA extension offers job security to hundreds of thousands of South African motor industry workers and exporters.
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Police officer and Somali businessman among four arrested for extortion in Bellville
Four suspects, including a police constable, have been arrested in an extortion ring takedown operation in Bellville on Sunday evening.
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South Africa’s unemployment crisis delays economic adulthood for millions of young people
Rising unemployment leaves 9.5 million young South Africans unable to establish economic independence despite reaching political adulthood at 18.
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Foot-and-mouth disease cases in Free State rise to 739
Foot-and-mouth disease cases in the Free State have climbed to 739, with the provincial agriculture department warning livestock owners that failure to report suspected infections and poor biosecurity could fuel further spread.
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Understanding your retirement options: A practical guide
Financial experts outline key considerations for South Africans planning retirement, from building savings to choosing between living and guaranteed annuities.
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Ghost Corner claims top honour at SA Terroir Wine Awards
Ghost Corner Wines claims top prize at SA Terroir Wine Awards for second consecutive year with Sémillon from Elim Ward.
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Mr Bubbles: Winemaker Pieter Ferreira to receive lifetime achievement award in London
Pieter Ferreira will receive the International Wine Challenge Lifetime Achievement Award on 7 September, becoming only the second South African honoured with the accolade.
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Youth unemployment crisis deepens as five million young South Africans remain jobless
South Africa’s unemployment reaches 33.6% with five million youth aged 15-34 out of work, highlighting labour market absorption failure.
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UWC programme helps unemployed youth build businesses and find jobs
UWC expands its entrepreneurship training for unemployed youth, with early results showing participants securing jobs and launching ventures.
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Oil prices surge as US-Iran negotiations stall
Oil prices climb and markets stumble as US-Iran talks stall, raising inflation fears and questions about interest rate policy.
