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Good news about interest rate cuts in South Africa

Today at 10:08 AM, via Daily Investor

The Reserve Bank has room to cut South Africa’s interest rates at its January meeting, as a strong rand, high gold price, and favourable inflation environment work in the country’s favour.

South Africa

Closing date for submissions on White Paper on Citizenship extended

Today at 10:06 AM, via SAnews

Closing date for submissions on White Paper on Citizenship extended

The closing date for the submission of public comments on the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection has been extended from 31 January 2026 to 15 February 2026.

“On 12 December 2025, the Department invited members of the public to submit comments on the Draft Revised White...

South Africa

SANDF deploys helicopters for flood rescue in Limpopo

Today at 10:05 AM, via SAnews

SANDF deploys helicopters for flood rescue in Limpopo

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has deployed two helicopters to evacuate people stranded in Limpopo, due to the severe flooding and rising water levels in the province.

This as President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the province where heavy rainfall and flooding has left at least 19 people dead and caused destruction...

South Africa

LIVE | TRC Inquiry

Today at 10:02 AM, via SABC News

The TRC Inquiry is probing alleged efforts to stop the investigation or prosecution of TRC cases.

Science/Tech

Science Is Best Communicated Through Identity And Culture – How Researchers Are Ensuring STEM Serves Their Communities

Today at 09:24 AM, via Tech Financials

Lived experiences shape how science is conducted. This matters because who gets to speak for science steers which problems are prioritized, how evidence is translated into practice and who ultimately benefits from scientific advances. For researchers whose communities have not historically been represented in science – including many people of color, LGBTQ+ and first-generation scientists […]

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Say goodbye to the green ID book in South Africa

Today at 09:10 AM, via MyBroadband

While it will still be many years before the less secure green ID book is invalidated as a form of identification in South Africa, Home Affairs is hoping to accelerate the transition.