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Organised crime is driving up murder and kidnapping rates in South Africa

Surging rates of murder, extortion and kidnapping are among signs that crime…

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South Africa escapes US punishment as Cold War II intensifies

What has been described in the Western media as a positive meeting…

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Thabo Mbeki bemoans South Africa’s lack of ‘quality leadership’

Former President and Chancellor for the University of South Africa (UNISA), Thabo…

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How much money the average South African owes on their car and house right now

New data from consumer credit reporting agency TransUnion shows that consumer demand…

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How load shedding is tearing through South Africa’s economy

The latest high-level rolling blackouts in South Africa are taking its toll…

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Why mid-season is the best time to travel South Africa

In travel and tourism terms, autumn and spring are known as mid-seasons…

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151 municipalities in South Africa on the brink of collapse: Treasury

While 151 municipalities are teetering on the brink of collapse, 43 have…

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Major public sector strike on the cards for South Africa

Public sector unions say they are planning to strike following a breakdown…

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No overnight fix for load shedding – as angry South Africans vent their frustration

Increasing load shedding implemented by power utility Eskom in recent days highlights…

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Another hammer blow for motorists in South Africa

The imposition of provisional higher excise duties on tyres imported to South…

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