June 10, 2026 While millions of people around the world are focused on wars, political tensions and the rising cost of living, a quieter battle is taking place behind closed doors. It is a battle for influence. A battle for economic power. And a battle that could help determine who shapes the global economy for
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June 9, 2026 More than R3.6 billion linked to South African public servants’ retirement savings has been written off after investments in 15 companies became completely worthless. The losses involve money managed on behalf of teachers, nurses, police officers and other government employees through the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), the country’s largest pension fund.
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June 8, 2026 Hidden among South Africa’s vast farmlands, a new threat is quietly taking root. Authorities are uncovering sophisticated methamphetamine laboratories linked to Mexican drug cartels, raising concerns that the country is becoming an attractive base for some of the world’s most powerful criminal organisations. Once associated primarily with the streets of Mexico and
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June 4, 2026 South Africa’s tax authority is intensifying efforts to recover an estimated R300 billion in unpaid taxes as government faces growing fiscal pressure and increasing demands on public finances. The renewed collection drive forms part of a broader compliance crackdown by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), which is seeking to recover revenue
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June 3, 2026 As Ukraine continues its struggle against Russia, another battle is unfolding far from the front lines. It is a battle that cannot be won with tanks, missiles or soldiers. It is a battle against corruption. At a time when Ukraine is fighting to defend its territory, rebuild damaged infrastructure and maintain the
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June 3, 2026 Türkiye is facing one of the most significant political crises in its modern history, as a growing battle over the leadership of the country’s main opposition party threatens to deepen divisions and test the strength of its democratic institutions. At the centre of the crisis is the Republican People’s Party, or CHP,
June 1, 2026 The United States has begun guiding commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions involving Iran continue to raise concerns about the security of one of the world’s most important maritime routes. The move comes amid growing international efforts to keep trade flowing through the narrow waterway, which lies between Iran
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May 29, 2026 Imagine two South Africans standing in the same supermarket. One has R5 000 available in their account. The other has just R500 left until payday. Who is more likely to pay more for everyday life? The answer may seem surprising. In many cases, it is the person with the least money. Economists
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May 27, 2026 Iran’s internet blackout has sparked global concern over how quickly modern life can be brought to a standstill Imagine waking up tomorrow morning in South Africa and suddenly being unable to send a WhatsApp message, check your banking app, order an Uber, scroll through social media, attend an online class, or even
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May 26, 2026 In a country where millions of people wake up every day searching for work, even a single government vacancy can represent hope for an entire household. New vacancies recently advertised through The Presidency and the public service system have drawn attention from South Africans desperately searching for stable employment opportunities in an
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