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South African inflation falls more than expected, sets stage for rate cut 

By: Reuters     18th September 2024 South Africa's inflation rate fell more than expected last month to its lowest since April 2021, data showed on Wednesday, reinforcing expectations... 

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Busa meets with Ramaphosa over NHI, comes away ‘encouraged’ 

By: Thabi Shomolekae     18th September 2024 Business Unity South Africa on Wednesday said it is encouraged by government's “openness” to engage on its concerns around the controversial... 

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South African Treasury to coax funds to invest in infrastructure 

By: Bloomberg     18th September 2024 South Africa’s National Treasury is working on measures to encourage private investment in infrastructure projects, an initiative it hopes will... 

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South Africa’s move to green energy was slowed down by government to protect coal mining

18th September 2024 South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy was split in two after the 2024 general elections: Electricity and Energy and Mineral and... 

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South Africa needs more nautical scientists and maritime engineers – if you love the sea these may be the careers for you

18th September 2024 When most people are asked to picture an engineer at work, they probably imagine a civil engineer in a hard hat at a construction site, a chemical... 

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What’s in a game? Video games and Russian influence in Africa

18th September 2024 It may be time to bring gaming onto the information integrity radar, while supporting citizens’ right to choose their tech. In its latest iteration... 

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South African universities need to rethink how they evaluate research: social impact counts too

17th September 2024 There are many ways university researchers can share their work. Some of these methods are well-established in academia: people write journal... 

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Cybersecurity Economics for Emerging Markets

Cybersecurity Economics for Emerging Markets

18th September 2024 In our increasingly interconnected world, where digital technologies are rapidly transforming multiple aspects of daily life, the critical role of... 

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The Sixth South African National HIV Prevalence, Incidence, and Behaviour Survey

17th September 2024 The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) released the key findings of the Sixth South African HIV Prevalence, Incidence, and Behaviour Survey... 

 Addressing gender inequalities in national action plans on antimicrobial resistance

Addressing gender inequalities in national action plans on antimicrobial resistance

17th September 2024 National action plans on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) often overlook the critical intersection of gender, despite evidence that exposure and... 

 Charting the Future of Earth Observation: Technology Innovation for Climate Intelligence

Charting the Future of Earth Observation: Technology Innovation for Climate Intelligence

17th September 2024 Satellite Earth observation (EO) technologies are revolutionizing climate intelligence, offering vital insights into our rapidly changing... 

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SAPS must present a clear plan to combat extortion crimes

SAPS must present a clear plan to combat extortion crimes

18th September 2024 Following this morning's meeting of the Police Portfolio Committee in Parliament, the DA calls on SAPS to return to the Committee with a detailed,... 

Govt department must stop dragging their feet and implement youth employment programmes

Govt department must stop dragging their feet and implement youth employment programmes

18th September 2024 GOOD calls on the government to act on its promises and release funds identified for youth employment programmes amid an unemployment crisis of an... 

DA’s National Day of Action against electricity tariff hikes

DA’s National Day of Action against electricity tariff hikes

18th September 2024 Today, the Democratic Alliance (DA) held a highly successful national day of action across South Africa, protesting against Eskom’s exorbitant... 

DA demands accountability as SIU investigates Masilonyana's water pipeline

DA demands accountability as SIU investigates Masilonyana's water pipeline

18th September 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Masilonyana Local Municipality welcomes the decision by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate the... 

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Make your will easy to carry out with a comprehensive estate plan

18th September 2024 While a Will is essential for communicating your final wishes, its effectiveness hinges on ensuring it is part of a comprehensive estate plan. This... 

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Transforming Home Affairs: A Digital-First Approach to Unlock South Africa’s Economic Potential

18th September 2024 South Africa stands at a crucial juncture in its economic development. As the country seeks to quadruple its growth, the roles of skilled workers... 

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Six pitfalls when choosing an Executor for your Will – and how to avoid them

17th September 2024 Choosing an Executor for your Will might seem like a straightforward decision – perhaps a trusted friend or a close family member. However, this... 

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High Court confirms the status of payment obligations under the South African sugar industry legislation during business rescue

17th September 2024 A landmark high court ruling found that business rescue practitioners can't "have their cake and eat it too". The case involving sugar giant... 

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Evaluating the achievements and problems since the establishment of the GNU – Part Two

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