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South African minister says work on lower inflation target should not be rushed
South Africa's finance minister said work towards a lower inflation target was advancing but that it should not be rushed, ...
South Africa start Wafcon defence with win over Ghana
South Africa begin the defence of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-0 win over Ghana in Morocco.
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Donald Trump’s approach to Africa is very, well, African
The upshot is a paradox. Under Mr Trump America will do a lot less in Africa than it has done for decades. But African leaders will get more chances to have the ear of the American president.
South African watchdog drops opposition to Vodacom's Maziv deal
South Africa's Competition Commission has dropped its opposition to Vodacom's plan to buy a 30% stake in fibre group Maziv ...
South Africa's police minister accused of links to criminal gangs
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been accused of having ties to criminal gangs and of meddling in police investigations into ...
An Apartheid-Era Torture Method Endures Among South African Police
A government led by freedom fighters who helped to liberate the country more than 30 years ago is now overseeing a police ...
South Africa’s Markram and Rabada, Sri Lanka’s Nissanka Vie for ICC Player of the Month Honors
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its nominees for the Men’s Player of the Month award for June 2025, with South Africa’s Aiden Markram and ...
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South Africa’s 10 most expensive private schools in 2025
Top private education in South Africa now costs more than ever. Here's a look at how much SA's top 10 private schools cost ...
Why Are Police Officers in South Africa Torturing People?
A data analysis by The New York Times shows that a form of torture popular during apartheid endures in the country despite ...