South Africa: Over 1,800 Child Rape Cases Dropped As DNA Labs Fall Behind

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[Scrolla] Parliament’s police committee says 1,853 statutory rape cases were withdrawn between 2020 and 2025, warning that SAPS members who allow this are breaking their own rules. South Africa’s...

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Mr Price shares jump after annual earnings climb

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Shares in South African fashion retailer Mr Price jumped almost 15% on Friday, 5 June 2025, as a steady dividend and easing concerns over its NKD acquisition buoyed sentiment,...

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Fitch upgrades South Africa’s credit rating after nearly two decades

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Government has welcomed Fitch’s decision to upgrade South Africa’s long-term foreign and local-currency credit ratings to BB from BB-, while maintaining a stable outlook.

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Who is responsible when a banking glitch results in a R2.6m debt?

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Picture this: a banking glitch, a R150,000 credit limit, and over R2,600,000 in online bets. In Investec Bank Ltd v Van Zyl, the High Court had to decide whether...

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Africa’s largest exchange reflects on 20 years since listing itself

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The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) marks 20 years since listing its own shares, a landmark move that strengthened its commitment to transparency, accountability and governance.

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Dubai–South Africa business links strengthen as trade surges past R129bn

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Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers under Dubai Chambers, has organised a series of bilateral business meetings in Johannesburg between companies from Dubai and South Africa.

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Namibia: Chinese Company’s Etango Uranium Deal Approved

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[Namibian] The Namibian Competition Commission has approved a proposed investment by Chinese state-owned nuclear company CNNC Overseas Ltd in the Etango uranium project.

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South Africa: Ramaphosa Rejects Xenophobia Label, Calls for African Solutions

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[Capital FM] Nairobi — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected claims of xenophobia, instead describing migration pressures as a continental challenge that requires African-led solutions, deeper economic integration...

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South Africa: ‘I Am Leaving’ – Migrants Speak of Fear, Uncertainty As Xenophobic Protests Spread

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[Daily Maverick] As anti-foreigner protests spread, migrants are faced with a choice: hope the protests, intimidation and violence subside or leave South Africa.

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South Africa: South Africa, Kenya Sign Six New Agreements to Deepen Cooperation

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[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa and Kenya have signed six new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, maritime transport, skills development, gender equality, arts and culture, and...

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