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South Deep gold output well down as Gold Fields implements recovery plan
By: Martin Creamer Updated 24 minutes ago With first-quarter gold production down 34% at South Deep gold mine, Gold Fields is focusing on setting up the well-endowed long-life Gauteng... →
Zuma faces dissent in new party as election nears
By: Reuters Updated 26 minutes ago Former South African President Jacob Zuma is facing an attempt to oust him from leadership positions in his new party, state broadcaster SABC... →
Rescuers search for survivors after South Africa building collapses
By: Reuters Updated 30 minutes ago Rescuers were using cranes, drills and their bare hands to try to reach dozens of people trapped when a multi-storey building being built in the... →
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South African elections: research explores how disillusioned ANC supporters might use their vote
Updated 2 hours 48 minutes ago The African National Congress (ANC) has been in power since South Africa became a democracy in 1994. The party has been electorally dominant since... →
US-Africa trade deal turns 25 next year: Agoa’s winners, losers and what should come next
Updated 2 hours 50 minutes ago The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) is a landmark piece of trade legislation enacted by the United States in 2000. Its goal is to promote... →
Five worrying signs of Africa’s poor election quality
Updated 2 hours 56 minutes ago Globally and in Africa, many electoral processes suffer from a lack of transparency, trust and oversight. This is a crucial election year for... →
Get gender equality right in Africa, and prosperity will follow
Updated 2 hours 59 minutes ago Realistic reductions in gender inequality could produce a US$259 billion larger economy in 2043 than current path forecasts. Rising global... →
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How many more lives must be lost before GDE reviews its school safety strategy?
Updated 21 minutes ago The Gauteng Department of Education's (GDE) decision to ignore calls for a review of its school safety strategy has resulted in tragic incidents... →
DA gives feedback, sends condolences to families in George after building collapse
Updated 22 minutes ago Reports from the George Municipality indicate that following the building collapse on May 6th, 25 people were injured and were taken to hospital.... →
DA demands transparency from Eskom and City Power
Updated 23 minutes ago The recent announcement by Eskom regarding its legal action against City Power over outstanding funds has sparked deep concern and uncertainty... →
Zizi Kodwa must address corruption allegations and stop deflecting
Updated 3 hours ago The DA notes Minister Zizi Kodwa's flimsy response to our recent political advertisement. Our ad serves as a glaring reminder of the bleak future... →
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Policy Commons: Illuminating millions of pages of essential knowledge for policy research
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