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Rand plunges after poll shows surge in support for Zuma’s MK party: The rand by late Wednesday afternoon had fallen to 18.79/dollar from 18.44/dollar earlier ...
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Quick Glance: The Unstoppable Impunities of Jacob Zuma
- Former President Jacob Zuma secures a significant victory for his MK party, confirming his candidacy.
- The MK party leverages court cases for nationwide publicity, establishing a strong presence in voters' minds.
- Zuma, amidst surviving various scandals, aims for a political comeback with support from the ANC government.
- The ANC's actions have facilitated Zuma's resurgence, inadvertently creating a formidable opposition in the process.
South African Inflation Cools to Two-Month Low in March: South Africa’s inflation rate dipped to a two-month low in March, but that is unlikely to persuade ...
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South African rand extends losses ahead of local data: South Africa's rand weakened in early trade on Thursday, extending losses from the previous day ahead of ...
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Quick Glance: South African Rand Weakens After US CPI Release
- South Africa's rand slipped as the dollar surged following data indicating a rise in U.S. inflation, reducing expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in June.
- The dollar index rose after the inflation report, trading up approximately 1.08% against a basket of global currencies.
- No economic data releases are scheduled in South Africa until Thursday, when gold and mining production as well as manufacturing data for February will be released.
- With general elections just over six weeks away, market uncertainty has contributed to rand weakness, exacerbated by an opinion poll estimating voter support for the governing African National Congress at 37%.
South African rand firms after foreign reserves data: South Africa's rand firmed in early trade on Monday, after central bank data showed that foreign reserves ...
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South African rand weakens against strong dollar: South Africa's rand weakened in early trade on Friday against the U.S. dollar, which hovered near a five-month ...
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South African rand firms against dollar: South Africa's rand held onto its recent gains against the dollar early on Friday in the absence of major local economic ...
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Former deputy president and former Speaker, Baleka Mbete, was reportedly inside the Lyttelton police station when embattled former Speaker of Parliament ... Show more
TOM EATON | Bitter poll to swallow: one can’t let facts get in the way of a good headline
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Paid articlePaid Blast from the past: Ntini bags 10 as Proteas crush Kiwis: Today in SA sport history: April 19
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Paid articlePaid Warrant of arrest for 'crooked' RAF claims handler who wanted half-a-million rand bribe
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Paid articlePaid Farmers face ruin as drought devastates summer crops: While consumers are safe for now, many farmers have lost millions of rand after a promising start to the ...
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Paid articlePaid Floods of 2022 were nothing compared to this carnage, say devastated Margate residents
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Paid articlePaid No T-shirts for God: ... just hand-me-down suits
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55' FC Groningen insists. Now it is Valente who shoots over from the edge of the sixteen.#VVVGRO (0-0)
54. Laros Duarte puts a free kick from the right flank back on the edge of the box. Leandro Bacuna is able to take a swing ... Show more #VVVGRO
Rand (ZAR USD) Slumps as South Africa’s Electoral Turmoil Spooks Investors: South Africa is heading into unchartered political terrain and investors are growing ...
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South Africa Fossil Fuel Subsidies Top $6 Billion, Study Shows: South Africa’s fossil fuel subsidies rose to a 118 billion rand ($6.3 billion) in the 2023 fiscal ...
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24. After a nice action by Thijme Verheijen, he hands the ball to Simon Janssen. The left back is allowed to walk to the edge of the box and takes a shot ... Show more #RODVVV
Canal+ deal: MultiChoice extends Patel’s chairmanship: The Board of Directors of MultiChoice has reached an agreement with Imtiaz Patel to remain as chairman ...
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S.African insurer Old Mutual reports 28% rise in full-year profit: South African insurer Old Mutual Ltd reported a 28% rise in full-year earnings on Wednesday as ...
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South African rand little changed; PPI, budget and trade data due: The South African rand was little changed in early trade on Thursday, ahead of a flurry of ...
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TOM EATON | Back to reality: the grass is the same all over, it seems: It’s not just the weakness of the rand or the abundance of cheap labour in South Africa ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2024-03-18-tom-eaton-back-to-reality-the-grass-is-the-same-all-over-it-seems/
Paid articlePaid South African rand flat ahead of inflation, retail sales data: South Africa's rand was flat early on Wednesday as investors awaited inflation and retail sales ...
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South Africa's Standard Bank posts 27% jump in annual profit: Africa's biggest lender by assets Standard Bank said on Thursday its annual profit jumped by 27% as ...
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Rand set to end week on stronger note: SA's rand was trading at its strongest level in over a month early on Friday, after a week of gains supported by ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/business/2024-03-08-rand-set-to-end-week-on-stronger-note/
South African rand steady ahead of US inflation data: South Africa's rand was little changed early on Tuesday, as traders remained cautious ahead of U.S ...
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South African rand little changed against the dollar: South Africa's rand was little changed early on Friday, after slumping the day before on a stronger dollar ...
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The SA National Roads Agency has undertaken a multi-billion Rand project, spanning two of KwaZulu-Natal’s main highways; the N2 and N3 ... Show more #KZN #Sundaysplash
South African rand set to end week on stronger note: South Africa's rand was trading at its strongest level in over a month early on Friday ...
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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is being investigated in connection with claims that she was paid millions of rand in bribes. Get the full details in the #SundayTimesZA ... Show more
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is being investigated in connection with claims that she was paid millions of rand in bribes. Get the full details in the #SundayTimesZA ... Show more
We may not win at everything, but we're champions at nicknaming: From ‘Cressida’ to ‘iDombolo’, nobody does monikers like we do here at home
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Pigish art: Painting pig Pigcasso is dead: She used her pig snout to paint colorful pictures that were exhibited and sold for a lot of money. Pigcasso ...
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South African rand firms as markets await budget speech: The South African rand firmed in early trade on Monday as investors awaited the finance minister's ...
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Quick Glance: Everton climbs out of relegation zone after draw
- Amadou Onana's goal secures Everton a draw against Crystal Palace.
- The draw lifts Everton out of the Premier League relegation zone.
- Jordan Ayew leads Palace in the second half post Roy Hodgson's resignation.
- Palace is five points clear of relegation, with Everton and Luton tied in points.
20. Elias Sierra is placed on the ground on the edge of the sixteen-meter area of TOP Oss, giving VVV a free kick in a dangerous position ... Show more #VVVTOP
Nelson Mandela Bay executive mayor Gary van Niekerk is yet to announce a plan to stop the metro from losing more than half a billion rand in conditional grants ... Show more
Competition Commission commissioner Doris Tsepe told members of the National Assembly’s Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry on Tuesday their appeal was ... Show more
Amplats plans to cut thousands of jobs after profit plunge: Anglo American Platinum said on Monday it plans to cut thousands of jobs at its mines in South Africa ...
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Quick Glance: Anglo American Cuts 3,700 Jobs Amid Price Drop
- Anglo American Platinum plans to cut 3,700 jobs in South Africa to enhance division performance.
- Amplats' profits decreased due to economic uncertainty and a 35% drop in platinum group metals prices.
- Approximately one-fifth of Amplats' total workforce faces job cuts, with an additional 620 contractors under review.
- Anglo American implemented further cost-cutting measures due to prolonged low prices, impacting Amplats' struggles.
'I am going to Dubai soon for holiday, back January, tell me if u killed him.' Read the chilling trail of text messages in a multi-million rand tender-linked ... Show more #SundayTimesZA
Are Ramaphosa’s Achievements in South Africa Being Overlooked?: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state-of-the-nation speech was met with predictable ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-09-are-ramaphosas-achievements-in-south-africa-being-overlooked/
Quick Glance: Poll | Impact of Tintswalo's Story
- President Cyril Ramaphosa discussed the ANC in his state of the nation address.
- Criticism of Ramaphosa's portrayal of 'Tintswalo' and the mixed reactions it received.
- Challenges raised by opposition parties, citizens, and commentators regarding socioeconomic issues in South Africa post-democracy.
- Realities faced by 'Tintswalo' and others in contemporary South Africa highlighted, including unemployment, crime, and more.
With so many new faces after yesterday’s #TryHockey event, what advice would you like to pass on to new hockey families?#HWAA | #WelcomeToHockey
Mkhwebane’s court battle over multimillion rand gratuity will provide clarity, says public protector Gcaleka
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What to Expect From ‘The Wheel of Time’ Season 3 Based on the Book: Robert Jordan's The Shadow Rising is set to be the next book adapted for The Wheel of ...
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Quick Glance: 'The Wheel of Time' Season 3 Production Completed
- Filming for the third season of 'The Wheel of Time' has wrapped up successfully, and the cast is excited for the audience to witness the upcoming season.
- Drawing inspiration from the fourth book of the series, 'The Shadow Rising', the new season showcases the creator's dedication.
- Set in a realm of mystical forces exclusively wielded by women, the narrative follows Moraine and five young individuals on a perilous expedition.
- The third season is based on the fourth book in 'The Wheel of Time' book series by Robert Jordan, and the premiere date is pending. The first two seasons are available for streaming on Prime Video.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa Praises Pledges to Support Black-Owned Firms: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said pledges to procure goods and services from ...
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Markets, analysts give Godongwana’s Budget a cautious cheer: Sin taxes are going up. But markets and analysts have raised a cautious glass to the 2024 Budget ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-21-markets-analysts-give-godongwanas-budget-a-cautious-cheer/
Sasfin Rejects $250 Million Claim from South Africa’s Tax Agency: Sasfin Holdings Ltd. rejected a 4.87 billion rand ($255 million) damages claim brought by the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-27/sasfin-rejects-250-million-claim-from-south-africa-s-tax-agency
BUDGET 2024 | Rand leaps after news of Godongwana’s budget speech: Markets liked the fact that government will use the Gold and Foreign Exchange Contingency ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/politics/2024-02-21-budget-2024-rand-reacts-positively-to-godongwanas-budget-speech/
Godongwana chose SA over playing politics: In an election year where appeasing the majority may have been the preferred course of action ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/opinion/2024-02-25-godongwana-chose-sa-over-playing-politics/
Paid articlePaid 5' First chance of the match for FC Groningen.Thom van Bergen shoots from the edge of the penalty area, goalkeeper Jansen van De Graafschap stops the ... Show more #GROGRA
66. Magnus Kaastrup receives the ball on the edge of the sixteen meters. He sets up for a shot, but his effort is deflected ... Show more #VVVEMM
After the Bell: The Budget and the R150bn windfall: The issue of GFECRA sounds technical, but actually it’s very simple. The SA Reserve Bank runs a large reserve ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-21-after-the-bell-the-budget-and-the-r150bn-windfall/
Old Mutual Sees Profit Jump on ‘Exceptional’ New-Business Growth: Old Mutual Ltd. said “exceptional growth” in new business drove profit at Africa’s biggest ...
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Paid articlePaid SA’s current account deficit widens significantly as trade surplus withers: South Africa’s current account deficit widened materially in the fourth quarter of ...
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Some would-be blood donors say they were turned away from Rand clinic: Rand Memorial Hospital (RMH) officials are being asked to clarify their procedure for ...
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Kumba warns that Transnet rail woes continue to ‘pressure value chain’, flags higher earnings
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-08-kumba-warns-that-transnet-rail-woes-continue-to-pressure-value-chain-flags-higher-earnings/
South Africa Raises Minimum Hourly Wage: South Africa’s minimum hourly wage will increase by 8.5% to 27.58 rand ($1.46) from next month.
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'40 | Just before half time a dangerous free kick for MVV on the edge of the sixteen meter area. Bryan gets behind it again.
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Canal+ Ups Buyout Offer For African Content Giant MultiChoice To $1.8B: France's Canal+ has upped a buyout offer for African TV and streaming giant ...
deadline.com/2024/03/canal-plus-ups-buyout-offer-multichoice-africa-1235845847/
Geekdom coworking space expands footprint in downtown San Antonio: The tech-focused downtown coworking space has expanded its physical footprint ...
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