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South Africa's election poses risks to economy that is finally on the mend
By: Bloomberg 27th May 2024 South Africa is on the verge of an economic turnaround after years of stagnation. This week’s election puts that at risk. Opinion polls show the... →
South African election could spell the end of ANC dominance 
By: Reuters 27th May 2024 South Africans will vote on Wednesday with widespread anger over power cuts, joblessness and corruption threatening to end the dominance of the... →
Solidarity serves govt court papers over NHI Act 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 24th May 2024 Solidarity noted it will on Friday serve government court documents which it said could bring the implementation of the National Health Insurance... →
South Africa: Gold mine pollution is poisoning Soweto’s water and soil – study finds food gardens are at risk
24th May 2024 For 140 years, gold mines in Johannesburg, South Africa have been leaking wastewater contaminated with heavy metals. The acid mine drainage from... →
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni woos Africa
24th May 2024 The far-right Italian Prime Minister has reached out to Africa – but is it only about immigration? Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proven... →
Biden, Kenya's Ruto pledge protect democracy in Africa and beyond
By: Reuters 24th May 2024 US President Joe Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House on Thursday for a State visit, pledging new partnerships on... →
Unintended consequences?
By: Terence Creamer 24th May 2024 It is highly unlikely that South Africa would have made the progress it has in stabilising electricity supply and setting in place initiatives to... →
Daily Podcast – May 23, 2024
By: Halima Frost 23rd May 2024 Making headlines: Boosted by Gaza war, South African Muslim party open to deal with ANC; DA vows to offer workable solutions to poverty, job... →
