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Africa's new credit rating agency faces challenges in establishing credibility
African Credit Rating Agency launches in Mauritius, aiming to provide alternative to Big Three rating agencies
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N1 inbound reopens after truck crashes into Cape Town pedestrian bridge
The N1 near Paarden Eiland reopened after emergency repairs to a pedestrian bridge damaged by a truck carrying an industrial tank on Saturday night.
South Africa
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Why including Malema in the GNU would be a hard sell
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa faces a tough decision on including EFF leader Julius Malema in the government of national unity.
South Africa
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Former Knysna Mayor Thando Matika and Co-Accused to Apply for Bail
Former Knysna mayor Thando Matika, acting municipal manager Boy Ngubo, and acting chief financial officer Busisiwe Lubhelwana face corruption charges.
South Africa
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Manchester City's Appeal Against Misconduct Charges Sparks Controversy
Manchester City appeals against guilty verdict in 115 charges of misconduct
South Africa
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South Africa weather today: temperatures and rain outlook for 12 October 2026
South Africa's major centres face a mixed weather picture today, with Gqeberha expecting a 96% chance of rain.
South Africa
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Shoprite Expands Financial Services, Eyes Banking Licence
Shoprite leverages customer data to offer low-cost financial services
South Africa
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Neal Froneman softens stance on US action against South African individuals
Former Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman clarifies comments on targeting individuals behind South African policies
South Africa
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Cape Town's Data Centre Dilemma: Balancing Big Tech and Public Good
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis faces a crucial decision on a US tech giant's data centre that could consume as much power as 250,000 households.
South Africa
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City Power Turns to AI to Fix Johannesburg's Broken Billing System
City Power seeks AI solution to address R6bn annual revenue leakages in Johannesburg's electricity distribution system.
South Africa
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Bill to end coalition chaos stalls ahead of election
South Africa's proposed Municipal Structures Amendment Bill, aimed at regulating hung councils and coalition politics, delayed until after municipal elections.
South Africa
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South Africa Cricket Team Completes Historic 5-0 Series Whitewash Against Australia
South Africa cricket team defeats Australia 5-0 in ODI series