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South African and Lesotho Officials Vow Closer Oversight Amid Polihali Dam Delays
South Africa Today
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August 24, 2025
South African Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, has concluded a high-level oversight tour of the Polihali Dam construction site in Lesotho, a critical component of the multi-billion-rand Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). The...
South Africa plans to jail company executives for surprising reason — here's what you need to know
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 24, 2025
When it comes to the overheating of the planet, it's a "tough love" response from South Africa. In a groundbreaking move to hold big business accountable, South Africa has announced tough new emissions rules that could send company executives to...
How to watch South Africa v Brazil: Live streams, TV details for Sunday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup fixture
Rugby World
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August 24, 2025
Brazil make their Women's Rugby World Cup finals debut against Springbok Women in Northampton. Springbok Women beat a Black Ferns XV earlier this month (Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images) Watch South Africa v Brazil as the South American...
Newsmaker | 'How to engineer fixes for our problems'
BusinessLIVE
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SAICE head Friedrich Slabbert says infrastructure dreams will go nowhere unless government authorities accept the need for private sector experts 24 August 2025 - 07:37 by CHRIS BARRON Merely making promises about infrastructure projects is...
South Africa probes Russian firms accused of luring young women for Ukraine war
Business Insider Africa
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August 23, 2025
This recruitment drive, which South Africa is now investigating, is part of a larger Russian effort to mitigate a severe labour shortage in Ukraine, exacerbated by demographic decline and wartime mobilization. Bloomberg reports that Alabuga...
South Africa must protect its sovereign right to an independent foreign policy
IOL
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South Africa’s foreign policy is guided by principle, not pressure. It reflects the sovereignty of a democratic state, rooted in the values of international law, solidarity with the oppressed, and a commitment to building a more just world order....
Integrating Crypto into Treasury: Lessons from South Africa’s CASP rollout
Sunday Independent
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August 23, 2025
Kamogelo Mosime|Published 44 minutes ago 4min EARLY last year, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) began issuing licenses under South Africa’s new CASP (Crypto Asset Service Provider) regulatory framework. For many in the financial...
Empowering Women in STEM: Bridging the Gender Gap in South Africa
Weekend Argus
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August 21, 2025
Refilwe Lesufi As Women’s Month continues to be commemorated in South Africa with colourful banners and applause, it is worth noting that for many women and girls, the struggle for equal opportunity is a daily lived experience. Efforts to empower...
Japanese media outlets hyping 'China's clout' amid Tokyo's Africa conference reveals narrow-minded mindset: expert
Global Times
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a speech at the Economic Partership in Indian Ocean-African Forum in Yokohama, Japan on August 20, 2025. Photo: VCG As Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba proposed Wednesday an Indian Ocean-Africa...
Trafficked, Tortured and Forgotten: The modern enslavement of hundreds of South Africans
IOL
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Tswelopele Makoe|Published 11 minutes ago 5min A MERE month ago, it was reported that more than 200 South Africans were currently stranded in Thailand, after having been lured into a sophisticated human trafficking ring with the false promise of...
South Africans demand coal export ban to 'Israel' over Gaza genocide
Al Mayadeen
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August 22, 2025
Protesters in South Africa are calling for a full ban on coal exports to "Israel", condemning the shipments as complicit in genocide amid the occupation’s war on Gaza and ICJ proceedings. Protests erupted across several South African cities this...
MG3 hatchback has its work cut out in tough South African market
The Citizen (South Africa)
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August 23, 2025
Hybrid's high price places it in Toyota Corolla Cross and Chery Tiggo Cross territory. MG Car’s latest ride, the MG3, has just debuted in South Africa. In hatch-friendly countries likes Australia and the UK, the MG3 is a runaway success and enjoys...
Is South Africa vs Australia on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Rugby Championship
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 23, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
South Africa’s Garment and Textile Workers Call for Just Transition
Sourcing Journal - New York
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August 22, 2025
Apparel, footwear, leather and textile workers in Eswatini and South Africa are pushing for a just transition from fossil-fuel-reliant industries to low-carbon economies that promote fair and equitable employment. Convening at a workshop in...
South Africa Probes Russia's Recruitment of Young Women for Drone Assembly – Bloomberg
The Moscow Times
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August 22, 2025
South Africa has started investigating Russian companies’ widening recruitment of young women from African countries to manufacture drones, Bloomberg reported, citing an anonymous source familiar with the matter. The Alabuga factory in Russia’s...
"We are proud indigenous Africans": Traditional clothing of South African tribes sparks debate
Briefly
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August 22, 2025
A captivating video showcasing the rich and diverse traditional attire of various South African tribes and cultures grabbed the attention of many The clip was shared on the video streaming platform TikTok and sparked a conversation about culture,...
Why South Africa's social infrastructure crisis is more than a funding problem
IOL
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Lloyd Wallace|Published 38 minutes ago 4min AT FIRST glance, South Africa’s social infrastructure challenges appear to be about funding. The headline issue is all too familiar: too little money, too many needs. According to the recently released...
Chery Launches The 34.4 kWh Tiggo 9 In South Africa’s Growing PHEV Market
CleanTechnica
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August 22, 2025
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Plug-in hybrids are now getting batteries bigger than some full battery-electric vehicles. I used to drive a first generation Nissan Leaf that had a 24kWh battery, so I am...
Former South African president defends Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara
Atalayar
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August 22, 2025
A united Africa Morocco and South Africa move forward in their shared history The Polisario, to the dustbin of history Former South African President Jacob Zuma has marked a turning point in the history of the African National Congress (ANC) by...
Financial Sector Conduct Authority Commissioner on enhancing S.Africa’s market integrity
CNBC Africa
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August 22, 2025
In an exclusive interview with CNBC, FSCA Commissioner Mr. Unathi Kamlana addressed the burgeoning challenges facing South Africa's financial markets amid technological advancements and global economic uncertainties. Fresh from his keynote speech...