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SAA can shut down within a year
South African Airways could be declared insolvent within the next 12 months if it does not turn around its current liquidity situation.
Tide is turning at Eskom
Eskom has arrested the decline in its EAF, with it moving towards the 70% target, although declining demand and growing alternatives pose risks to the utility’s long-term financial stability.
New gold coins which are legal tender in South Africa
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has gazetted the design of several new gold and silver coins that will be issued in South Africa as legal tender over the coming years. 
Doctors are leaving South Africa for Ireland
Many South African doctors are leaving for Ireland because of safety and security, better opportunities, and superior training pathways.
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Capitec has tightened its lending, with the group taking a prudent approach amid the conflict in the Middle East.
Illegal fuel network with lower prices in South Africa raises alarm
Bidvest Protea Coin chief operating officer Waal de Waal recently raised concerns about a rise in adulterated fuel in South Africa.
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