South Africa
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The state is not failing, it is functioning exactly as designed
For millions of South Africans, the struggle for water, electricity or safety has become routine. The queues for basic services grow longer, while those in power grow richer. It feels…
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South Africa on US human trafficking watchlist, faces possible sanctions
The United States downgraded South Africa and Brazil, both key targets of President Donald Trump, in a report on efforts to combat human trafficking.
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Excess sugar driving South Africa’s silent health crisis, experts warn
Excessive sugar consumption is silently fuelling a national health crisis in South Africa, with the average adult consuming up to 24 teaspoons a day.
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Coca-Cola SA may cut 680 jobs, close plants amid restructuring
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is considering cutting up to 680 jobs and shutting some of its plants.
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South Africa ranks among worst countries for maternity pay
South Africa is among the countries offering the worst maternity pay in the world, according to the Global Maternity Leave Report for 2025, published by UK-based payroll and HR services…
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Online gambling hits record highs in South Africa
Bookmaker and online gambling services in South Africa generated a staggering R152.6 billion in 2023, up sharply from R10.1 billion in 2018.
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South Africa’s e-commerce sector on track to exceed R150bn by 2027
South Africa’s online retail sector is projected to grow to represent 12% of total retail turnover by 2027.
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South African olive producers strike gold at 2025 SA Olive Awards
WELLINGTON, WESTERN CAPE – South Africa’s olive oil industry celebrated exceptional achievements yesterday as the 2025 SA Olive Awards crowned the country’s finest Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) producers at the…
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Trump-tariffs: SA officials in US for further negotiations with Trump-government
President Cyril Ramaphosa faced sharp questioning in the National Assembly yesterday over the government’s response to what EFF leader Julius Malema termed “senseless tariffs” imposed by US President Donald Trump…
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South Africa slides further down global governance rankings as Africa struggles
South Africa’s governance performance has continued its troubling decline, dropping to 77th place globally in the latest Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), as new research reveals Africa remains the worst-performing…
