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Today in South AfricaSaturday, 24 October

22°C

Johannesburg · Partly Cloudy

ParliamentRecess
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On This Day

On October 24, 1945, South Africa became one of the founding members of the United Nations when it signed the UN Charter.

Word of the Day

Ubuntu

I am because we are — a Nguni Bantu concept of communal humanity and compassion.

ParliamentCape Town LiveParliament is in recess

Parliament Agenda

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Constituency work: Members engaging with local districts

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Preparations for upcoming SADC Parliamentary Forum

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Review of draft legislation for Fourth Quarter session

Party Support

ANC
40.2%-0.3
DA
21.8%+0.2
MK Party
14.9%+0.5
EFF
9.5%-0.1

Cautious optimism surrounding the GNU economic reform agenda despite ongoing tensions over municipal coalition stability.

SA Market SnapshotLive

JSE climbs as rand steadies against dollar

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Prime Rate
11.25%– 0%
Petrol (litre)
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R1.42M▲ +0.5%
CPI Inflation
4.8%▼ -0.1%

Financial Tip

Consider consolidating high-interest retail debt to ease the pressure of the 11.25% prime rate on your monthly budget.

Editor's LetterToday
"The strength of our democracy lies in our unwavering commitment to holding power accountable while seeking collective progress."

Good morning, South Africa.

As we navigate the economic shifts of this Saturday, our focus remains on the critical infrastructure developments shaping the nation's industrial heartland. We are also tracking the latest regional diplomatic efforts aimed at stabilizing trade corridors across the continent. Quality journalism is our promise as we unpack the implications of these headline stories for every citizen.

Sipho Dlamini

Editor-in-Chief, Daily Standard

Daily Quote24 Oct
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"The truth is incontrovertible. Panic may resent it, ignorance may deride it, malice may distort it, but there it is."

Winston Churchill

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom · 1916

Travel SnapshotOctober
Travel

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Drakensberg, South Africa

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Dubai, UAE

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Travel Tip

Always check if your passport has at least two blank pages and six months of validity remaining before you head to the airport.

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