Eskom agrees to 7% wage increase deal, raising concerns over costs and electricity pricing
Eskom has agreed to a 7% annual wage increase over three years, raising concerns about rising costs and…
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Month: April 2026
South Africa secures R889 billion in investment pledges, but delivery gap remains
South Africa has secured R889 billion in investment pledges, but only about 42% has been realised. Delays in…
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South Africa’s economic growth outlook weakens as forecasts are downgraded for 2026
South Africa’s economic growth outlook for 2026 has been downgraded amid ongoing structural challenges and global uncertainty. Slow…
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Petrol price pressures mount in South Africa as global oil risks persist
Petrol prices in South Africa remain under pressure as global oil market uncertainty and a weaker rand continue…
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South Africa holds interest rates at 6.75% as global risks cloud outlook
South Africa has kept interest rates at 6.75% as the South African Reserve Bank weighs global risks and…
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DJ Sumbody murder linked to missing R200 million cocaine consignment, court hears
The murder of South African musician Oupa John Sefoka, widely known as DJ Sumbody, has been linked to…
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Man found dead beneath bridge in Zwelisha, KZN after alleged assault
A man was found dead beneath a bridge in Zwelisha, KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday evening after he was allegedly…
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One suspect arrested after attempted hijacking in Asherville, Durban
One suspect has been arrested following an attempted hijacking in the Asherville area of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. One suspect…
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Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi arrested on fraud and corruption charges
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has been arrested in Gauteng on charges of…
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Sleeping homeless man mistaken for dead, prompting police response in Cape Town
A sleeping homeless man in Cape Town was mistakenly presumed dead, leading to a police response after members…
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