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South African teachers, nurses, and police officers cannot afford to live in the areas they work
South Africa's severe shortage of affordable housing is forcing many essential workers, such as teachers, nurses and police officers, to live far from the communities they serve.
The man who makes R150,000 per month with his unique restaurant in Soweto serving hearty meals
Philani, who built the well-known Gaza Kitchen in Soweto, is using part of his profits to collect clothes and deliver them to disadvantaged members of the community.
South Africa’s ‘red gold’ is gaining popularity worldwide
Global demand for Rooibos tea continues to grow, presenting potential economic opportunities for South Africa to tap into.
Billionaire Christo Wiese’s proudest moment: Shoes, pants, and a shirt for less than R1
Billionaire Christo Wiese said his proudest moment was seeing young children walk into a Pep store for the first time in their lives and buy an outfit for less than R1.
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Warning to anyone who pays with a bank card at shops in South Africa
Consumers who use bank cards to pay for everyday purchases are being warned not to automatically accept additional charges.
Starlink set to become biggest fixed Internet provider in South Africa’s northern neighbour
An independent Internet analyst predicted that South Africa's northern neighbour and key regional trading partner became the continent's largest Starlink market in the second quarter of 2026.
The Department of Defence paid R21 million for medical equipment which was never used and had to be written off and destroyed
The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, revealed that they spent R20.796 million on medical equipment which was never used.
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