
Helen Zille could win Johannesburg with the ‘Donald Trump effect’
Political analyst Tessa Dooms says that the black middle class in Johannesburg, who usually vote for the ANC, will silently vote for Zille out of desperation for drastic change.
SUNDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2025, 01:10

Political analyst Tessa Dooms says that the black middle class in Johannesburg, who usually vote for the ANC, will silently vote for Zille out of desperation for drastic change.

The Federal Reserve (the Fed) remains the most influential central bank in the world due to its control over U.S. dollar liquidity and short-term interest-rate policy.

South African port and logistics firm Transnet signed a concession agreement with a company headed by Filipino billionaire Enrique Razon to expand the main terminal at the continent’s top container hub in Durban.

Initially heralded as a major initiative uniting government, civil society, political parties, and institutions for South Africa’s future, the National Dialogue’s momentum has waned by 2025, with key participants gone and energy diminished.

Mr Price slumped the most on record amid market concerns that the South African clothing chain is overpaying for the retail business of NKD Group to expand in central and eastern Europe.

This safety action highlights the importance of consumer vigilance, following a series of major vehicle recalls across the motoring sector.
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Ouaddou steered Orlando Pirates to three victories and a draw in November, and the results took them the summit of the log.
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Sixteen-year-old equestrian vaulter Ashley Lupondo is preparing to re-enter the competitive season following a difficult performance at the FEI Junior World Vaulting Championships and a year marked by significant financial strain, training limitations and high expectations.

Sygnia has rapidly grown into a major asset manager in South Africa with over R460 billion under management by evolving its integrated offerings, expanding its ETF and thematic investment ranges, and delivering strong financial performances.

Mbule has taken the PSL by storm since joining Orlando Pirates, and Ouaddou has nothing but praise for the talented midfielder.

This is while South Africa is in the process of clarifying its telecommunications ownership regulations.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday said he is open to treating South Africa differently than other African countries if Washington extends a trade initiative with sub-Saharan Africa.
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