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South African legend John Kani joins Oscars voting body, flying the African flag high
The Citizen (South Africa)
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August 27, 2025
South African screen legend John Kani has officially joined the prestigious Oscars voting body, standing proudly alongside African creatives shaping global cinema. From Wakanda’s wise king to international film authority, Kani’s latest milestone...
S. Africa is committed to enhance economic diplomacy
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa is maintaining its focus on advancing national interests through targeted economic diplomacy and principled international engagement, even as rising global tariffs and trade disruptions create challenges, President Cyril...
South African ‘NaakMusiq’ To Perform in Malawi
Face of Malawi
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August 27, 2025
Published on August 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM by Evance Kapito 168 words • approx. 1 min read South African entertainer NaakMusiq is set to perform in Malawi during the launch of Groove 100 FM launch event slated for Bingu International Convention...
South Africa's Markzuri Group acquires chemicals distribution firm in debut deal
VC Circle
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Markzuri Group, a South African private equity firm that backs mid-market and family-owned businesses, has acquired a local chemicals distribution company in its debut deal. Founded in 2022 by transactional entrepreneur Moshe Sebatana,...
South Africa’s 2035 climate action targets: towards ambition, resilience and justice
IOL
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August 26, 2025
Blessing Manale|Published 3 hours ago 4min The Just Transition is central to South Africa’s nationally determined contribution (NDC). Key planning instruments - such as economic diversification, labour market readiness, social support, governance,...
South Africa: Pick n Pay's supplier development programme fuels 44% surge in SMME sales
Zawya
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Pick n Pay’s Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programme has delivered 44% year-on-year sales growth for its SMME partners, underscoring the strong economic impact of small business integration within its supply chain. The initiative,...
For South Africans, cinema still holds extraordinary allure
The Media Online
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August 27, 2025
Asked about their favourite interests and pastimes, the South African consumer class ranks movies at number three in their top five, just behind music and travel. This is according to BrandMapp, the largest dataset tracking the behaviours and...
How to reach SHEIN customer service in South Africa fast
Briefly
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August 27, 2025
SHEIN has become one of the most popular e-commerce websites globally, with an estimated 250,000 South Africans joining the craze since it debuted in the country in 2020. Contacting SHEIN customer service can only be done online, with no email or...
Taste Stellenbosch: A Month-Long Celebration of South Africa’s Culinary Capital
Newspaper
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August 27, 2025
This September, Stellenbosch is not claiming the title of South Africa’s Food & Wine Capital. It is reminding everyone why it holds it. Taste Stellenbosch is a month-long, valley-wide celebration of the destination’s enduring culinary excellence,...
Aussie Batters Gain Big In ODI Rankings After Series Win Over South Africa
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Dubai, Aug 27 (IANS) Several Australian players have made significant gains in the latest ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings, following the conclusion of their three-match series against South Africa. Despite Australia falling to a 2-1...
Sports News | Australia's Head, Marsh, Green Gain in ODI Batting Rankings Post South Africa Series
Latestly
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August 27, 2025
Dubai [UAE], August 27 (ANI): Australian batters Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Cameron Green improved their ICC ODI batting rankings of the ICC Men's ODI Player rankings on Wednesday following their exceptional performances in the third and...
TikTok influencers apologize for campaign enticing South African women to drone-factory jobs in Russia
The Globe and Mail
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August 27, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:South African social-media influencer Cyan Boujee posted TikTok and Instagram videos promoting a Russian recruitment scheme. The videos have since been deleted from her accounts.Tiktok/Supplied A deceptive campaign to...
SDG 17, South Africa-style: We need practical collaborations that mobilise capital, technology
IOL
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August 26, 2025
Manie de Waal|Published 10 minutes ago 3min The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) recent approval of an R8.4 billion loan to bolster South Africa’s energy security, reform logistics, and support climate-resilient infrastructure, follows closely on...
Understanding South Africa's electricity sector: challenges and opportunities
IOL
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August 26, 2025
Thomas Garner|Published 4 hours ago 3min In recent weeks, we have examined South Africa’s electricity industry and its deep links to political power and financial leverage. We have seen how various role players have sought to use political...
Is South Africa ready for electronic voting? Public called to comment
Zululand Observer
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August 27, 2025
There is much debate about whether or not South Africa is ready for electronic voting. This as the deadline looms for voters to submit their views, proposals and concerns about introducing electronic voting (e-voting) at some point in the future....
Exploring soft power: why South Africa’s cultural contributions will be on G20's agenda
IOL
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What do K-pop and amapiano have in common, and how can there be any commonality between rugby and Japanese cuisine? They all seem worlds apart, don't they? All of these are tied to one straightforward idea: Soft Power. This refers to the subtle...
POLL | Should South Africa have a regulatory board for influencers?
Times LIVE
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Calls are growing for tighter regulation of social media influencers after a backlash over the promotion of the controversial Alabuga Start programme which targeted people aged 18 to 22. Some influencers reportedly travelled to Russia on paid...
DJ Helen Zille takes over Power 98.7’s breakfast show, sparks mixed reactions from South Africans
Briefly
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August 27, 2025
Helen Zille hosted the POWER Breakfast show from 6 am to 9 am on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, on Power 98.7 Zille, the Federal Council Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance, chatted with guests and advocated for women's rights Zille's hosting...
Tourism sector responds to South Africa's Tourism board changes
Zawya
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Following the dissolution of the SA Tourism Board earlier this month, an interim board has been appointed to manage the agency until permanent members are named. The new team, effective from 22 August, is chaired by Dr Mzamo Masito with Kholeka...
DFA claims ‘world first’ 1.6Tbit/s fibre trial in South Africa
TechCentral
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August 27, 2025
Maziv subsidiary Dark Fibre Africa has quadrupled the capacity achieved in an earlier test, transmitting 1.6Tbit/s on a single wavelength over a 40km stretch of its core network between Isando and Midrand. The company called the test transmission...