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South Africa: Addressing Gender-Based Violence Is an Urgent Economic Imperative
[Daily Maverick] With a direct impact on growth, competitiveness and national welfare, GBV is not simply a social justice issue — it is an economic development emergency.ith a direct impact on growth, competitiveness and national welfare, GBV is not s…
South Africa: They Invest Just 5% of Their Income — But Plan to Make Trading Their Job
[InfoWire] As South African traders become more strategic and discerning about their choices, what they expect from their broker of choice has also changed significantly. According to recent data from Kantar’s Global Brand Health Tracking study¹, …
South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes Gauteng North High Court Ruling Affirming Employment Equity Act Provisions
[COSATU] The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the Gauteng North High Court’s ruling affirming the Employment Equity Act and its provisions enabling the Minister for Employment and Labour to set various sectoral targets to ensure…
Africa: World Cup Qualifiers – Broos Names South Africa’s 23-Man Squad for Nigeria, Lesotho Clashes
[Premium Times] With the margins tightening and two defining fixtures ahead, Broos’ men know their World Cup destiny hinges on Bloemfontein
South Africa: New Oil Transfer Regulations a ‘Lifeline for Penguins’, Says Minister
[GroundUp] But bird conservation organisations fear that the regulations will be ineffective
South Africa: How a Single Street Connects South Africa to the Continent and Beyond
[The New Humanitarian] Johannesburg, South Africa — People make an incredible amount of money in Jeppe. The wholesalers, the shopkeepers, the shoppers, the landlords. But also, the police and City officials.
South Africa: Talitha Luiters’ Boks-Wallabies Anthem Performance Sends a Message to Atlantis
[Daily Maverick] When Atlantis’ singing sensation Talitha Luiters walked on to the packed Cape Town stadium turf to perform the national anthem before the Springboks’ clash with Australia, she carried with her not only honour and pride, but also a mess…
South Africa: Ouaddou Praises Orbit After Pirates Struggle to Victory
[Scrolla] A stunning strike from Lebone Seema gave Orlando Pirates victory over Orbit College, lifting the Buccaneers to seventh on the Premiership table. Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou admitted he was unhappy with Pirates’ first-half performance but said Or…
South Africa: Richard ‘Saggy Sagila’ Siluma Dies At 71
[Scrolla] Richard “Saggy Sagila” Siluma, best known for his 1985 hit African Dance, collapsed at Samro offices on 11 August and died in hospital two weeks later. Samro confirmed Siluma was at their offices to access a benefit before collapsing. He wa…