Business & Economy
Regulatory Lag Leaves SME Funding Gap Unresolved as Receivables Market Surges
Regulatory gaps and legal barriers block SME access to a rapidly expanding receivables finance market.
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South Africa's Data Centre Regulator Faces Pressure Over Approval Despite Local Opposition
Regulatory bodies face calls for stricter oversight as data centre expansion accelerates without adequate community consultation.
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South Africa's Jobs Crisis Deepens; GNU Leadership Faces Accountability Test
Employment figures expose coalition government's failure to address economic stagnation
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Crime & Investigation
Minister Challenges Court Ruling on Coal Power Approval; Environmental Rights Case Resumes
Government officials defend coal approval against constitutional rights challenge.
Court Freezes Ex-PRASA Chief's Assets Pending Corruption Recovery Proceedings
Tribunal blocks former PRASA executive from accessing properties under investigation for alleged contract-linked acquisitions.
Court Delays High-Stakes Insurance Murder Trial as Defense Seeks More Time on Bail Plea
Magistrate grants postponement as defense prepares revised bail application citing health issues.
Police Probe Links Elite Military Unit to Detective's Killing in South Africa
Investigation reveals alleged military unit involvement in Hawks detective's 2023 death.
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Politics & Governance
Cabinet Approves Decade-Long Driving Licences; Renewal Rules Unchanged Pending Regulation
Policy shift awaits regulatory amendment before motorists see relief from renewal requirements.
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Questions Mount Over Fofana Amaral and QNET as Pressure Claims Surface in West Africa
Public records place Amaral in QNET leadership branding and as a supplementary candidate on the 2025 RHDP list in Daloa, but allegations of coercive recruitment and intimidation of leaders who leave QNET remain unverified without key evidence such as scripts, event logs, participant accounts, and documentation of authority to act on the company’s behalf.