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South Africa Accelerates Drive To Expand Intra-African Trade Through AfCFTA
Africa.com
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June 25, 2025
South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock new growth opportunities for local businesses and strengthen regional integration. Opening the IATF2025 South Africa Business...
South Africa wins opening T20I match against West Indies
Caribbean Life - New York
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June 25, 2025
South Africa’s Tazmin Brits in action against England during the ICC Women’s Cricket T20 World Cup Final at the Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town, South Africa on Feb.26, 2023. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko Tazmin Brits played a crucial role in leading...
South African court halts burial of Zambia's ex-president Lungu
The Straits Times
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June 25, 2025
Mourners gather in front of a banner ahead of the funeral of Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu, who died on June 5 while receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness in a South African hospital, before a church service at the Cathedral of...
South Africa's job market struggles: 95,000 jobs lost in March 2025
IOL
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March 2025 was not a good month for South Africans as another 95 000 jobs were lost between this year and last year. Many of those who are now without gainful employment worked in the construction, mining, community services, and trade sectors. A...
South Africa’s floods cause death of one hundred people
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of fatalities resulting from severe flooding in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province has climbed to 100, according to local officials on Tuesday, as emergency teams continue search and recovery operations. The floods, which...
South Africans, Zimbabweans pray together after xenophobic attacks
Bulawayo 24 News
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June 25, 2025
Last month's killing of a South African man in Valencia, Addo, ignited devastating xenophobic revenge attacks that left at least four immigrants dead, dozens injured, and hundreds of families displaced. On Sunday, to mark World Refugees Day,...
South African teacher embraces inner diva, goes viral with pupils in heartwarming classroom moment
Briefly
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June 25, 2025
A teacher in South Africa went viral for embracing her inner diva with the help of her learners. The moment created a fun and memorable atmosphere in the classroom Briefly News looks at why educators need to establish a positive bond with their...
Cape Town expands metered and e-hailing taxi licences
Cape Town ETC
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June 25, 2025
The Western Cape Government’s Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) announced today, 25 June, the opening of applications for new operating licences for metered and e-hailing taxi services in Cape Town, following confirmation from the City of Cape...
South Africa: Forestry sector webinar highlights career pathways for unemployed youth
Zawya
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In celebration of Youth Month, South Africa’s forestry sector placed the spotlight on youth employment opportunities with the launch of the inaugural FSCC Youth Webinar. Hosted by the Forest Sector Charter Council (FSCC) in partnership with...
South Africans call SPCA on Anele Mdoda's dogs after viral picture: "The dogs look hungry"
Briefly
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June 25, 2025
Anele Mdoda faced backlash on social media after posting family photos that featured her two dogs, with fans tagging the SPCA, claiming the dogs looked malnourished Social media users expressed concern over the dogs' appearance, prompting jokes...
South Africa: Juwi signs agreement with JA Solar to power Glencore, Sasol and Air Liquide
Zawya
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Juwi Renewable Energies has signed two solar module supply agreements with JA Solar on nearly 420,000 solar panels for two large-scale projects totalling 220MW. It’s currently being executed for major industrial energy users including Glencore,...
South Africa: Spaza Shop Awareness Campaign benefits business owners
Zawya
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Government’s Spaza Shop Support Awareness Campaign is providing much-needed clarity while also encouraging business owners to do things by the book. “Before today, I didn’t know where to start or which documents were truly necessary. This workshop...
South Africans in Doha describe panic after missile attack
Polokwane Review & Polokwane Observer
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South African expatriates living in Qatar and Iraq have described scenes of fear and confusion after missile strikes targeted US military bases in the region this week. According to The Witness, the strikes shook buildings, grounded flights and...
Court order stops former Zambian president’s burial in South Africa
Loop News
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The Zambian government succeeded in getting a court order to stop the private burial of former President Edgar Lungu in South Africa on Wednesday after it filed a last-minute case that was heard on the day of the funeral. The...
Ben Duckett wins best all-format batsman in Cricket award; Beats 1 Australian, 1 South African
CricketAddictor
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June 25, 2025
Former England captain Michael Vaughan is often found showering praises on players from his nation, while he has actively entangled himself with controversies as he mocks Indian players and fans amid the India vs England test rivalry. Vaughan...
Canopy by Hilton Debuts in South Africa
Hospitality Net
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June 25, 2025
Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof opens its doors, with signature restaurant and bar 'Ongetem' from renowned South African chef Bertus Basson. Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announces the opening of Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof, marking the...
" I can count 20 occasions where he could have gotten out" - South African great's big statement on Rishabh Pant after ENG vs IND 2025 1st Test
Sportskeeda
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June 25, 2025
Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers recently commented on Team India keeper-batter Rishabh Pant's heroics in the recently concluded Test series opener against England at Headingley, Leeds. He notched up twin centuries in the games, albeit...
Risa and Regenesys academic partnership ushers in a new era for South African retail
Zawya
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While retailers across the country were busy trading as usual, a historic milestone was quietly unfolding – one that could redefine the future of retail not just in South Africa but globally. A handful of determined leaders gathered in Sandton to...
The Legacy of Louis Teboho Moholo: A journey through South Africa’s free jazz
IOL
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In one of the most personal and powerful accounts of Louis Teboho “Bra Tebs” Moholo, titled “Remembering the Blue Notes: South Africa’s First Generation of Free Jazz” by Gwen Ansell, the author shares a quote that encapsulates the deep frustration...
Animal welfare response team mobilises to protect animals in Cape Town flooding
Cape Town ETC
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June 25, 2025
As Cape Town grapples with the repercussions of unprecedented flooding, the Animal Welfare Society of South Africa has stepped up its efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of animals throughout the affected areas, reports Cape {town} Etc....