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South African Unions mark al-Aqsa Flood Operation’s 2nd anniversary
Hassen Seria Press TV, Cape Town As the world marks the second anniversary of the launch of the Al-Aqsa Flood operation by Palestinian resistance movements, workers unions in South Africa have marched to various government offices highlighting the...

South Africa cricket team arrives in Lahore for Test series
The South Africa cricket team on Wednesday landed in Pakistan to play a two-match Test series. The players arrived at Allama Iqbal International Airport and were moved to their hotel amid strict security arrangements. The visiting South African...

South Africa’s growth to improve slightly, but job creation remains the key challenge - World Bank
South Africa’s economy is projected to grow modestly in 2025, supported by easing inflation and improving investor confidence, but structural weaknesses and persistent joblessness continue to weigh on the country’s recovery. This is according to...

South African mining finds resilience amid volatility, eyes green transition - PwC report
The South African mining industry has entered a new phase of resilience and reinvention, according to PwC’s SA Mine 2025 report, which highlights a sector balancing short-term headwinds with long-term transformation. The report shows that mining’s...

UN Commissioner Says Trump’s Gaza Plan Breaches International Law
South African judge and UN commission of inquiry chief Navi Pillay speaks during a press conference in Geneva on 16 September 2025,AFP UN Commissioner Navi Pillay has criticised US President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza plan for its...

Flotilla detainees | Six South African activists expected on home soil
JOHANNESBURG - The six South African activists detained by Israeli forces while on a humanitarian mission to Gaza are set to return to the country on Wednesday. The group travelling via Jordan is expected to land at the OR Tambo International...
How South Africans are redefining luxury fashion
Premium fashion is having a moment in South Africa. Whether it’s spotted on the red carpet or styled effortlessly on the streets of Johannesburg and Cape Town, international labels are no longer reserved for faraway fashion capitals. They’re part...

COSATU slams City of Cape Town's increased municipal tariffs
COSATU has taken the City of Cape Town to task for its increased municipal tariffs. The trade union handed the city a memorandum on Tuesday, challenging its fixed charges for water and sanitation and its cleaning levy, which were implemented in...

First QA452e to arrive in South Africa, sold by distributor in no time
From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report. Sashnee Moodley: From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report. A distributor of Sandvik Rock Processing’s mining and infrastructure project equipment has...

UK citizenship for South Africans: Benefits beyond the passport
The real power of citizenship by descent lies in what it can mean for your children. There are routes to secure it for them. If you have registered under certain recent provisions of the law, you could automatically pass your citizenship to future...
President Nelson’s teachings ‘will always be remembered,’ say funeral attendees
One of many Latter-day Saint families who benefited from President Russell M. Nelson’s teachings given during his seven-and-a-half year tenure as president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the McGuire family attended the late...
Taiwan’s diplomatic presence in South Africa under threat amid China’s pressure
Taipei [Taiwan], October 7 (ANI): Taiwan's diplomatic mission in South Africa is facing mounting pressure as the government in Pretoria moves to downgrade ties, allegedly under the influence of China, according to Taiwan News. The South African...

Sri Lanka, South Africa reaffirm commitment to strengthen bilateral ties
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa (left) with Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to South Africa Air Chief Marshal (Retd.) Udeni Rajapaksa Sri Lanka and South Africa have renewed their commitment to deepen diplomatic and people-to-people...
Calls for urgent reforms to unlock jobs as South Africa’s unemployment crisis deepens
South Africa faces the world’s most severe and persistent unemployment crisis, with more than 12 million people actively seeking work, according to a new report by the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) released on Tuesday. The report,...
US trade terms, Agoa uncertainty threaten South Africa’s poultry industry — experts warn
Industry leaders have warned that South Africa’s poultry sector faces mounting pressure from unfair US trade advantages, uncertainty around the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), and anti-dumping exemptions that undermine local producers....
South Africa doesn’t need more political parties, it needs more entrepreneurs
South Africa is home to over 400 registered political parties — a staggering number for a country of just over 60 million people. At first glance, this might appear to be a hallmark of a vibrant, participatory democracy.In reality, it is a symptom...
Cape Town's new tactile signage enhances safety for visually impaired pedestrians in Grassy Park
A big step towards improving accessibility and safety for visually impaired individuals was taken on Tuesday in Cape Town with the unveiling of a new, specialised tactile signage in Grassy Park, Cape Town. The initiative aims to provide clearer...
Mkhwanazi says PKTT delivered ‘good results’ in fight against political killings
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has described the work of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) as “good work” that has produced results South Africans “could be proud of.” Mkhwanazi told the committee...
‘This is not football’ — Mkhwanazi rejects claims Cele backed Political Killings Task Team
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lt-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has dismissed any suggestion that former Police Minister Bheki Cele was a “supporter” of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). “I wouldn’t say he was a supporter. This is no...

Jericho Rosales, Mon Confiado decline chance at politics
October 8, 2025 | 12:17pm MANILA, Philippines — Mon Confiado and Jericho Rosales play Emilio Aguinaldo and Manuel Quezon, the Philippines' first and second presidents, in TBA Studios' upcoming movie "Quezon." However, given the chance, the two...