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South Africa’s rand is poised to end the year with the biggest jump since 2009 as the dollar’s weakness, combined with political stability at home, bolstered the nation’s allure for investors.
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South Africa’s rand is poised to end the year with the biggest jump since 2009 as the dollar’s weakness, combined with political stability at home, bolstered the nation’s allure for investors.

Aspen Pharmacare will sell its Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific assets, excluding China, to Australian private equity firm BGH Capital for R26.51 billion.

The final Group B fixture of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is a ‘Game of Consequence’ that will determine who goes to the last 16 in the continental football showpiece underway in Morocco

South Africa’s state debt burden has ballooned over the past decade, with the associated debt service costs now consuming a notable percentage of government spending.

Trevor Alfred Charles Jones is known for composing the soundtracks of several major fantasy films towards the end of the 20th century, including collaborations with U2 and David Bowie.

Others go as far as attempting to steal the very names and symbols that belong to the ANC and its fallen heroes

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Durban City have again decided to bring back this former Kaizer Chiefs mentor following the appointment of Sinethemba Badela.

South Africa’s claim to neutrality on the global stage is under fire as the DA, a GNU partner, criticises the government it is part of for hosting Iranian and Russian naval forces.

Fawaaz Basadien joined Sundowns with high expectations but things have gone South for him as he continues to warm the bench.

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Hugo Broos still maintains that Mbokazi made the wrong decision by joining MLS side Chicago Fire before the AFCON tournament.

The controversial Firearms Control Amendment Bill has returned to the fore of South African politics.

Experts warned that South African homeowners must perform essential summer maintenance to prevent storm damage, burglaries, and insurance claim rejections during the festive season.

Economist Dawie Roodt said the headline figures of South Africa’s government debt burden does not paint the whole picture, as municipal debt and state-owned enterprises have become significant liabilities.

After accusing a podcaster of racist remarks, Gayton McKenzie found himself on the receiving end of similar accusations.

Rasool is perhaps one of the few South African political figures able to articulate the global consequences of misused narratives

But international investors are unlikely to accept ratings they perceive as lenient

The ANC’s scramble to form a functioning GNU began with a clear internal directive from its alliance partners: prioritise engagement with the EFF.

The former Kaizer Chiefs marksman moved abroad in September following his exit, and he has now scored his first goal.