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White supremacy notion threatens South Africa's sovereignty, president says

By: Reuters     Updated 5 minutes ago Ideas of white racial superiority are a threat to South Africa's post-apartheid unity, its sovereignty and its diplomatic relations, President... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump
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Tanzania urges citizens to stay home ahead of expected independence day protests

By: Reuters     Updated 42 minutes ago Tanzania’s prime minister urged people to stay at home on Tuesday, when activists have called for protests against the violent suppression of... 

Congo battles worst cholera outbreak in 25 years, UNICEF says

By: Thabi Shomolekae     Updated 45 minutes ago The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is battling its worst cholera outbreak in 25 years which has killed almost 2 000 people since January,... 

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Women’s voices at the G20: action urged on economic empowerment, care work, health, climate justice and forced labour

5th December 2025 The G20 group of the world’s 20 most powerful economies and the African and European Unions has a group dedicated to women empowerment – the Women... 

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Who was Albert Luthuli? The murdered South African leader who put his people above himself

5th December 2025 South African liberation leader Albert Luthuli died on 21 July 1967 near his home in Groutville, in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. A... 

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On paper, it was Africa’s G20

5th December 2025 The G20 Leaders’ Summit Declaration in Johannesburg stressed Africa’s interests – but will it survive Trump? On paper, South Africa’s G20, which... 

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Shift in mood

5th December 2025 The complex and multidimensional nature of life in any country means that more than one thing is invariably true at the same time. Moreover, these... 

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 COMESA Investment Report 2025: Investment trends and policy insights

COMESA Investment Report 2025: Investment trends and policy insights

5th December 2025 The report analyses foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), a regional economic block... 

 New Economy Skills: Unlocking the Human Advantage

New Economy Skills: Unlocking the Human Advantage

5th December 2025 The New Economy Skills series aims to provide guidance on skills that should be prioritised to ensure business and economies have the talent to... 

Women's Humanitarian Leadership Fund: Lessons on power, trust and impact

Women's Humanitarian Leadership Fund: Lessons on power, trust and impact

4th December 2025 This report captures our effort to turn commitments on localisation and support for women’s leadership into action – a learning journey that aimed... 

Enhancing targeting approaches to strengthen integrity: lessons from the World Food Programme’s pilots in Somalia

Enhancing targeting approaches to strengthen integrity: lessons from the World Food Programme’s pilots in Somalia

4th December 2025 Efforts to improve the targeting of humanitarian assistance in Somalia were given new impetus following the United Nations’ 2023 report on... 

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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi

DA slams Minister Kubayi’s victim-blaming remarks and demands urgent action on whistleblower protections

Updated 23 minutes ago In her address this weekend, Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi chose to explain away the assassination of Marius “Vlam” van der Merwe by suggesting he... 

Unisa corruption scandal – Higher Education chairperson responds to City Press

Unisa corruption scandal – Higher Education chairperson responds to City Press

Updated 2 hours 30 minutes ago The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, Mr Tebogo Letsie, has noted with deep concern the misleading City... 

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DA in Parliament delivers decisive results for South Africans

Updated 2 hours 47 minutes ago The past year has shown what a focused, hard-working parliamentary caucus can achieve when it stands firmly for the people of South Africa. As the... 

SACP statement on the Killing of Madlanga Commission Witness D

SACP statement on the Killing of Madlanga Commission Witness D

Updated 2 hours 59 minutes ago The South African Communist Party (SACP) conveys its message of deepest condolences on the passing of Mr Marius Van Der Merve, a witness in the... 

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Sars will soon know about every foreign property you own — Are you prepared?

5th December 2025 The South African Revenue Service (Sars) is about to gain unprecedented visibility into your offshore life. A new global tax agreement means Sars... 

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Trends shaping South Africa’s food retail and wholesale sector

4th December 2025 South Africa’s food retail and wholesale sector is one of the country’s most dynamic industries, directly linked to household consumption,... 

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Sars moves toward trust penalties: Draft notice signals real enforcement ahead

4th December 2025 The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has released a draft notice under section 210(2) of the Tax Administration Act that formally proposes... 

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Relocating to Mauritius: What the latest guidelines mean for expats

3rd December 2025 Mauritius continues to position itself as one of the most attractive destinations for foreign professionals, investors, self-employed individuals... 

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