South Africa: Good Friday in a Time of War

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[allAfrica] Cape Town — Holy Week stands as the period when the church deliberately steps into the heart of human suffering: the pain of betrayal, the sting of abandonment,...

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South Africa tax collection up 8% last fiscal year, preliminary data shows

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South Africa collected a net R2.01tn ($119.73bn) of tax in the fiscal year that ended on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 8.4% higher than the previous year, preliminary figures showed...

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52 firms blacklisted in SA procurement crackdown

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The South African government has intensified efforts to improve public-sector accountability, with 52 companies now formally restricted from doing business with the state. The move signals a significant shift...

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South African factory mood bleak in March as Iran war pressures start to build

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South African manufacturing sentiment remained weak in March, with respondents in a purchasing managers’ index (PMI) survey expressing concern about the impact of the Iran war although business activity...

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Everest launches R20bn private credit programme

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Everest has launched a R20bn Domestic Medium-Term Note (DMTN) programme, listed on the Cape Town Stock Exchange (CTSE), marking its strategic entry into South Africa’s growing private and structured...

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Cybersecurity gaps endanger retailers in growing e-commerce sector

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In the R130bn and growing e-commerce sector, it is easy for businesses to see payment compliance as the final step and an indication that they are safe. But in...

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MEDIA STATEMENT 26 MARCH 2026

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26 MARCH 2026 MEDIA STATEMENT MEDIA ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE 6TH SOUTH AFRICA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE South Africa will host the sixth South African Investment Conference on Tuesday, 31 March 2026,...

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MEDIA STATEMENT 31 MARCH 2026

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31 MARCH 2026 MEDIA STATEMENT OPENING REMARKS BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA AT THE 2026 SOUTH AFRICA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE (SAIC) SANDTON INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER 31 MARCH 2026 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY...

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A foreign buyer’s guide to securing a mortgage in South Africa

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Michelle Phillips, Senior Attorney: Exchange Control & SARS Engagement at Tax Consulting SA, breaks down the sometimes confusing rules that govern the amount that banks are allowed to lend...

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Discovery price increase: Struggling with medical aid costs? Try these options (VIDEO)

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The cost of living keeps rising, with Discovery Health Medical Scheme increasing its contributions from Wednesday, 1 April.  The latest hike to medical aid costs in the country is...

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