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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... →
The DA has a plan to create jobs in the Northern Cape
10th May 2024 The unemployment rate in the Northern Cape currently stands at a staggering 42%. One would expect that with all the natural riches this province... →
ANC hands over non-serviced sites to win votes in Gamagara
8th May 2024 This week’s premature handover of 5 700 sites by Premier Zamani Saul to Gamagara municipality for a low-cost housing development, 21 days before... →
Zackie Achmat is ready to be your MP but won't vote for Steenhuisen as President 
By: Sashnee Moodley 8th May 2024 Former African National Congress member, prominent activist and now independent candidate Zackie Achmat believes a coalition government is likely... →
South African elections: research explores how disillusioned ANC supporters might use their vote
7th May 2024 The African National Congress (ANC) has been in power since South Africa became a democracy in 1994. The party has been electorally dominant since... →
Life under the DA in the Western Cape: fact-checking South African opposition party’s claims about governance
By: Africa Check 7th May 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa’s opposition party, has governed the Western Cape province since 2009. Ahead of national elections... →
Waste pickers play a key role in the fight against plastic pollution – insights from South Africa into how their voices can be heard
3rd May 2024 Our addiction to plastics is trashing the planet, exacerbating global heating and threatening our very survival. Since 2022, the UN has been... →
Booming Harmony ups full-year output and grades; lowers cost and capital guidance
By: Martin Creamer 30th April 2024 Execution and preparatory work on key gold projects are on track in South Africa, and early works on the copper project in Australia are to... →
