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Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 1 April 2026.
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Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

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After securing R1.5 trillion in investment commitments, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the new target is to attract an additional R2 trillion in investment