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The government spent R28 million on 90 pothole repair machines without fixing a single pothole
The Department of Defence spent R27.79 million on 90 machines to repair potholes in 2021. As of July 2026, not a single pothole has been repaired by the machines. 
SABC TV license disaster in South Africa
The SABC's TV licence collection rate has collapsed to just 15% as evasion, streaming services, and years of mismanagement undermine its outdated funding model.
ANC in serious financial trouble, and JPMorgan CEO warns about higher interest rates
Here are five important finance and investment stories in South Africa and globally on Friday, 7 August.
South Africa’s most important city crumbling while officials continue to steal and plunder
The City of Johannesburg is facing financial collapse as municipal officials facilitate looting by criminal syndicates, and gross incompetence sees ratepayer money mismanaged. 
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The two small towns which are crucial to South Africa’s economy
The Richards Bay and Saldanha Bay ports handle over 80% of South Africa’s cargo, making them vital hubs in the country’s logistics network and economy.
The woman living in South Africa who is behind a hit Netflix show with 28 million views worldwide
Author Sue Nyathi's debut novel gave rise to the most successful African series Netflix ever produced, but her story is not one of overnight success.
End of a 15-year era for Pick n Pay
Pick n Pay has confirmed the retirement of its chief financial officer, Lerena Oliver, following the conclusion of the group's AGM held on Thursday (6 August).
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I lost R80,000 after buying shares for 3c and then selling them for even less
In 2021, when South Africa was still in the grip of lockdowns, I thought I was smart and bought a company in distress. Two years later, I had to sell it at a significant loss.
Important South African state-owned company collapsed and needed bailouts to stay alive
A year after it returned to profitability, Denel's turnaround has yet to be completed, and the state-owned enterprises' profit is slipping.
Big surprise as top mining CEO takes over as chairman of a crisis-riddled company
Sibanye-Stillwater's founding CEO, Neal Froneman, has been appointed as Copper 360’s chairman, marking a new chapter in his career.
1 million South Africans have left one province because of its economic collapse
890,715 people have moved out of the Eastern Cape to other South African provinces over the past 15 years.
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