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Ramaphosa Pledges State Control of Immigration as Vigilante Protests Threaten Investment
Government faces test of immigration enforcement capacity amid investor concerns over social stability.
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Government Sets Local Supplier Requirements for Chinese Auto Plant Deal
Deputy President sets local supplier and youth enterprise conditions for Chinese automaker's South African operations.
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Court blocks South Africa's effort to halt rhino horn trade from captive herds
Judicial decision permits private conservationists to export captive-bred rhino horn despite government opposition.
Police Chief's Drug Cartel Disclosure Triggers Year of Probes, Suspensions Across South Af
Oversight bodies investigate sprawling corruption across law enforcement, politics and procurement systems.
Court Mandates Housing Accountability; Cape Town Must Detail Affordable Plans
Constitutional ruling forces government to prove commitment to inner-city housing development
Judge Rejects Fraud Deal, Imposes Harsher 12-Year Sentence in Tender Case
Court overrides prosecution and defence in tender fraud case, rejecting leniency for alleged scheme architect.
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BBC Lifestyle Hands Viewer Vote Power in Hidden Gems Format Finale
Producers cede final destination selection to audience voting in new travel format.
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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.