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Good news for people with medical aid in South Africa
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said medical scheme members will continue to choose between private or public providers under the NHI Act.

Why billionaire Christo Wiese chooses to stay in South Africa
One of the country’s leading business figures chooses to stay because of the inherent goodness of its people, their resilient spirit, optimism, and a pragmatic belief in the power and potential of the private sector.

The man who copied the Royal Family to build a South African clothing empire
Sydney Press took Edgars, a single clothing store in Cape Town, and transformed it into one of South Africa’s largest retailers.

South Africans increasingly want action on climate change
Awareness of climate change in South Africa rises to 61%; most see worsening conditions, with 44% saying “much worse.”

New national tax on the cards for South Africa
The National Treasury said it aims to to introduce a national tax on online gambling revenue primarily to curb harmful gambling behaviour rather than raise funds for the government.

Four South African men arrested for planning to fight for Russia
The South African Police Service intercepted four more South Africans en route to fight in the Russia-Ukraine War.

Top CEO sends a warning about South Africa
The searing rally across South African assets this year risks running out of steam unless economic growth picks up enough to make a dent in the nation’s sky-high unemployment rate. Stocks, bonds and the currency have surged amid soaring commodity prices and government reforms. The benchmark equity index is up about 46% in dollar terms,

ANC chasing South Africa’s most iconic company out of the country
The steady reduction in Anglo American’s operations in South Africa is seen as the primary example of the broader collapse of the country’s once-dominant mining sector.

Less than one in five police corruption cases prosecuted in South Africa
Only 10% of all cases of of corruption reported over the same period resulted in convictions.

Warning for South Africans who want to buy a home
Experts warned that beautifully staged homes can conceal costly structural or maintenance issues, making it essential for South Africans to conduct thorough inspections before purchasing.

The quirky South African restaurant group started by a famous rock musician
Pablo Eggs-Go-Bar became a popular gem in Johannesburg until it closed in 2020, but the restaurant owner, a famous bassist, was determined to make a comeback.