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South Africans Open 875,000 Loans in Three Months — Debt Surge Hits R2.7 Trillion
South African consumers took on an additional 875,000 loans over a three-month period, pushing tota…
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Australia's Energy Model Offers South Africa a Roadmap to Cheaper Power
Former Eskom chief executive André de Ruyter has outlined how Australia managed to bring down electricity costs—a blueprint he argues could unlock …
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Buratai Exposes How Nigerian Politicians Profit From Security Crisis
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has publicly accused Nigerian politicians of profiting from the country's persistent insecurity, raising serious questions about gov…
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Maja Chwalińska Confirms Friendship with World Number One Iga Świątek
Maja Chwalińska, the 20-year-old Polish tennis player, has publicly confirmed her friendship with compatriot Iga Świątek, the world number one, telling Polska Press: "We are friends with Iga." The …
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ANC Blocks Didiza Recusal — South Africa Impeachment Battle Intensifies
The ANC has officially rejected demands for Speaker Thoko Didiza to step aside from the Section 89 impeac…
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Man Utd Agrees £35m Fee for Atalanta's Ederson — Medical Looms
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign Brazilian midfielder Ederson for a reported fee of £35m. The deal, confirmed by both clubs on Thursday, includes performance-relate…
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Lone NFP Rebel Mbali Shinga Blocks Own Expulsion as KZN Party War Escalates
Mbali Shinga, the sole Member of the Provincial Legislature representing the NFP in KwaZulu-Natal, has obtained a legal interdict preventing her expulsion from the party. The interdict arrived as t…
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Bellavista School Exposes Critical Skills Gap Shaking South Africa's Economy
A Johannesburg-based school has released findings that expose a startling gap in …
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Iran Strikes Shut Kuwait Airport — Markets Brace for Regional Disruption
Kuwait's main international airport suspended operations on Wednesday after strikes struck near the facility, wounding several people and sending shockwaves through regional markets already nervous…
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Quan Horn and South African Duo Clinch URC Awards in Season Honours
Chris Smith, Evan Roos, and Quan Horn have each secured prestigious awards in the United Rugby Championship, marking a significant moment for …
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Wike Vows Rescue for Missing Oyo Teachers — Slams Political Exploitation of Crisis
Teachers in Oyo State took to the streets this week demanding the immediate rescue of colleagues who remain missing following a spate of violent incidents. The protest drew an unusually direct resp…
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MPs Sound Alarm as Public Transport Grant Cuts Threaten Infrastructure Plans
MPs on the Transport Select Committee have raised serious concerns about the future of…
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