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Saturday, 24 October 2026 · Here's what matters today
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Homegrown AI Startup Secures R700 Million to Revolutionize Local Healthcare
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Digital Shield: Home Affairs Targets Syndicates in Passport Fraud Purge
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Godongwana Charts Fiscal Recovery as Debt Curve Finally Flattens
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Aviation surge boosts South Africa’s summer outlook
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Young Stunna Reaches Artistic Maturity With Sophomore Project Busisiwe
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My Topics · Politics, UK News, Business
Budget 2026: The Delicate Balancing Act Between Fiscal Discipline and Growth
Minister Enoch Godongwana faces a defining moment as he pivots from austerity measures to the urgent task of kickstarting the nation's stagnant economy.
Ramaphosa Stakes Presidency on Municipal Overhaul Amid Service Delivery Crisis
As local governance teeters on the brink of collapse, the President unveils a radical strategy to force accountability across the nation’s 257 municipalities before the next ballot.
Cabinet greenlights temporary fuel price cuts to ease festive season strain
As households battle a relentless cost-of-living crisis, the government has announced an emergency intervention to trim petrol and diesel costs through the end of the year.
Electoral Tides Shift as ANC Support Wanes Ahead of Local Polls
Fresh polling data signals a turbulent road ahead for South Africa’s metropolitan councils as the political map undergoes a dramatic transformation.
Pretoria Mulls Fiscal Interventions to Ease Stifling Fuel Price Burdens
As the national cost-of-living crisis deepens, the Presidency and National Treasury are navigating a precarious path between safeguarding the fiscus and providing essential relief to citizens reeling from record energy costs.
Political Tectonics Shift as ANC Support Slumps in Urban Strongholds
Fresh electoral surveys indicate a rapidly transforming landscape as voters pivot toward coalitions, signaling the definitive end of traditional single-party hegemony in South Africa's metros.
Business Snapshot
Budget 2026: The Delicate Balancing Act Between Fiscal Discipline and Growth
Minister Enoch Godongwana faces a defining moment as he pivots from austerity measures to the urgent task of kickstarting the nation's stagnant economy.
Cabinet greenlights temporary fuel price cuts to ease festive season strain
As households battle a relentless cost-of-living crisis, the government has announced an emergency intervention to trim petrol and diesel costs through the end of the year.
Pretoria Mulls Fiscal Interventions to Ease Stifling Fuel Price Burdens
As the national cost-of-living crisis deepens, the Presidency and National Treasury are navigating a precarious path between safeguarding the fiscus and providing essential relief to citizens reeling from record energy costs.
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