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Petrol prices in South Africa set to rise despite lower international oil costs
IOL
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June 30, 2025
Despite recent decreases in international oil prices, South African motorists should brace themselves for a petrol price increase, which is set to take effect on Wednesday, 2 July 2025. Experts on Monday attributed this rise to a combination of...
Feeling stuck? Discover how first-time adventures can revive mental health in South Africa
IOL
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June 30, 2025
As Men's Mental Health Month in June draws to a close, it's an opportune moment to highlight the pervasive yet often unspoken emotional challenges confronting men in South Africa. Amid the pressures of societal expectations, economic challenges,...
Louis Moholo-Moholo, a lion of South African jazz who used his drums to find freedom
Monroe County Herald - Wisconsin
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June 30, 2025
Gwen Ansell, University of Pretoria, The Conversation Louis Tebugo Moholo-Moholo was born in St Monica’s Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa on 10 March 1940. He’d not have appreciated that introduction, once chastising an interviewer: Ah, no! My...
LIV Golf likely to expand 2026 schedule with event in South Africa: Reports
Sportskeeda
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July 1, 2025
As per reports, LIV Golf is all set to have more international events than U.S.-based ones in the 2026 season schedule. The reports also revealed that the Saudi-backed circuit will make its debut in South Africa next season. LIV Golf will enter...
Cash addiction is costing South Africa billions
TechCentral
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June 30, 2025
South Africans’ heavy reliance on cash, instead of using advanced digital payment rails, costs the economy more than R30-billion/year. This is according to Tim Masela, head of the National Payments System at the Reserve Bank, whose commentary in...
Modi’s Africa Tour: Focus On Critical Minerals, Energy, Partnerships
StratNews Global
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July 1, 2025
Marking a strategic diplomatic push to secure critical minerals, bolster energy security and strengthen ties ahead of the upcoming India-Africa Forum Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Ghana (July 2–3) and Namibia (July 9) as...
Unlocking the Cloud: ADC, Bkue Turtle Are Transforming South Africa’s Digital Future
TechEconomy
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June 30, 2025
Advertisements In a quiet control room in Cape Town, the flicker of server lights hums with new promise. Not just data passing through, but transformation in motion. This isn’t just about racks and cables—it’s about reshaping how South African...
Michael Owen returns to South Africa for the Hollywoodbets Durban July festivities
IOL
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June 30, 2025
As Durban gears up for the much-anticipated Hollywoodbets Durban July weekend, excitement is building throughout the Zulu Kingdom. This year’s celebration promises to be extra special as legendary soccer player and current racehorse trainer...
Elon Musk’s Starlink eyes South Africa expansion with $113 million spend
Business Insider Africa
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June 30, 2025
Billionaire Elon Musk’s satellite internet firm, Starlink, is reportedly considering an R2 billion ($112.7 million) investment in South Africa as a potential workaround to the country’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) requirements. Starlink has...
Transnet Executives Arrested in South Africa Corruption Probe
News Central TV
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June 30, 2025
Four former executives of South Africa’s struggling state-owned transport company, Transnet, were arrested and charged on Monday in connection with multi-million-dollar corruption allegations. This high-profile case is linked to the widespread...
COMMENT: Time for South Africa to lead: Nelson Muffuh
SABC News
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June 30, 2025
As the world prepares for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), the imminent Compromiso de Sevilla marks a critical inflection point in our collective journey toward the 2030 Agenda. For South Africa, this moment...
Cape Town City owner John Comitis eyes bold return to PSL
Briefly
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June 30, 2025
Cape Town City has been officially relegated to the Motsepe Foundation Championship after losing to Orbit College, leaving the city of Cape Town without a Betway Premiership club in the coming season Club owner John Comitis, in an interview, has...
Parents urged to tackle escalating mall violence in Cape Town
Cape Town ETC
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June 30, 2025
The escalating violence among teenagers in Cape Town’s malls has sparked alarm, prompting advocacy group Fight Against Crime SA (FACSA) to urgently call for parental intervention, Cape {town} Etc reports. Recent reports highlight alarming episodes...
Jobless young South Africans often lose hope: new study prov...
Modern Ghana
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More than a third of young South Africans are not in employment, education or training. This cohort of 3.4 million (37.1% of those aged 15–24) risks long-term joblessness. Discouragement – giving up looking for work – is also a risk, as the latest...
10 best car insurance companies in South Africa (2025 Guide)
Techpoint Africa
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June 30, 2025
Car insurance in South Africa can be a tricky space to navigate. Some people avoid the big-name providers because they assume the premiums will be too high. Others steer clear of the cheaper options, worried that claims might be a nightmare. So,...
Who is Codi Yusuf? 5 interesting facts about South Africa pacer who took 3 wickets on debut in ZIM vs SA 2025 1st Test
Sportskeeda
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June 30, 2025
Codi Yusuf grabbed the headlines with his impressive performance on Test debut for South Africa against Zimbabwe, which began on June 28. The debutant bagged three wickets in 14 overs, dismissing Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Nick Welch and Wellington...
Michael Owen returns to South Africa to experience the Hollywoodbets Durban July festivities
Daily News
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June 30, 2025
As Durban gears up for the much-anticipated Hollywoodbets Durban July weekend, excitement is building throughout the Zulu Kingdom. This year’s celebration promises to be extra special as legendary soccer player and current racehorse trainer...
South Africa's Reserve Bank and National Treasury prepare to lower inflation target
IOL
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The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) and the National Treasury are nearing the completion of their joint efforts to review and refine the nation's inflation target strategy. A team consisting of experts and policymakers has been working...
AECI reports improved performance in spite of challenges in the local market
IOL
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June 30, 2025
AECI’s international industrial and chemicals operations reported an improved performance for the five months to May 31, while its South African-based business was impacted by weak power challenges and supplier headwinds. The group, which provides...
South Africa's markets gain momentum as rand strengthens and trade surges
IOL
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South Africa’s financial markets began the week on a cheerfully optimistic note, buoyed by a weakening US dollar and a fresh wave of stability within the Government of National Unity (GNU). In early Monday trading, the rand strengthened by 0.5%,...