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This South African Gold And Platinum Miner Is Up 150% YTD, But What If Sanctions End
Benzinga
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President Trump's recent meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin could mark the beginning of the end of the Ukraine war. Volodymr Zelensky even showed up to the White House last week in a suit. Change is a-foot. If the war ends, could...
Cashier and boyfriend splitting street food on lunch break in TikTok video moves South Africa
Briefly
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August 27, 2025
A cute couple went viral as people admired the quality time they spend with each other The lady and her boyfriend were a viral hit after showing people a snippet of their relationship People were gushing over the couple after the man detailed how...
South African woman opens up about moving to the Netherlands: "There was something much bigger"
Briefly
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August 27, 2025
Liezl Smith, a woman from South Africa, shared with the internet why she left her home country for the Netherlands The mother of two noted that while safety played a role in her move, it wasn't the main reason Some social media users genuinely...
South Africa: The hyperlocal advantage, understanding your place in AI search
Zawya
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“South African businesses are struggling with online visibility,” says Shaun McEwan, managing director of Sauce Advertising. “Brand SEO strategies urgently need to evolve to make sure they appear in AI search. It’s not just about ‘near me’...
South Africa risks being left behind in global AI race
Zawya
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The uncomfortable truth is that most corporate leaders in South Africa don’t truly understand artificial intelligence (AI), let alone how to leverage it effectively. While 77% of companies worldwide are either using or exploring AI, fewer than 30%...
South Africa: Soweto startup Khoi Tech showcased at JSE as Proudly SA backs SMMEs
Zawya
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Proudly South African has launched its Market Access Platform (Map) at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), a digital marketplace aimed at linking small businesses with corporates and opening new procurement opportunities for SMMEs. One of the...
South Africa: Botswana's medical supply chain collapse triggers public health emergency
Zawya
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Botswana's President Duma Boko declared a public health emergency, saying the national medical supply chain had failed, leaving hospitals and clinics short of medicine and other vital supplies. Boko said the military would oversee an emergency...
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: 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,...
Amapiano hits different: South African woman's emotional breakdown at groove goes viral on TikTok
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August 27, 2025
A woman's emotional breakdown during an amapiano groove has been captured on TikTok, showcasing the genre's profound impact on its listeners The video highlights the deep connection South Africans share with amapiano, with many users relating to...
Volkswagen launches new Tayron SUV in South Africa
Zawya
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Volkswagen has made the all-new Tayron available for sale in South Africa following its premier at the Volkswagen Indaba earlier this year. Image supplied Positioned between the Touareg and Tiguan, the Tayron is a seven-seater SUV engineered and...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...