Mango Airlines, South Africa’s low-cost carrier, is on the verge of shutting down for good after its last hope of survival collapsed. The investor expected to revive the struggling airline …
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Truecaller Under Investigation in South Africa Over Privacy Law Breach Complaints
The Information Regulator of South Africa has confirmed that it is investigating mobile app Truecaller after several companies and individuals complained that the service violated the country’s Protection of Personal …
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South African Rand Strengthens on Higher Business Confidence and Retail Sales Growth
The South African rand gained further ground on Wednesday, helped by a weaker U.S. dollar and positive local economic data showing improved business confidence and retail sales growth. By mid-afternoon, …
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Standard Bank to See Leadership Change in 2027
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has confirmed that its Chief Executive Officer, Sim Tshabalala, and Chief Financial Officer, Arno Daehnke, will step down from their roles by …
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South African Rand Eases After Two-Day Rally as Dollar Weakness Fades
The South African rand eased slightly in early trading on Thursday, pausing after two straight sessions of gains driven by a softer U.S. dollar. At 06:41 GMT, the rand was …
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South Africa’s Democratic Alliance Says Trump Tariffs May Stay Without Policy Changes
South Africa’s second biggest party in the ruling coalition, the Democratic Alliance (DA), has warned that the 30% tariff imposed by former United States President Donald Trump on the country’s …
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South African Rand Holds Steady Ahead of Mining and Unemployment Data Release
The South African rand remained stable in early trading on Tuesday as investors awaited key domestic economic data. At 6:18 a.m. GMT, the rand was trading at 17.74 to the …
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SA Insurers Tackle Crime, Climate Risks
South Africa’s property insurance sector is facing fresh challenges as crime rates rise and climate-related disasters become more frequent, forcing companies to change how they assess and price coverage. Industry …
The Democratic Alliance (DA) held a street march in Gugulethu, Cape Town, on Saturday morning to protest against gender-based violence (GBV) and the ongoing delays in processing DNA evidence, which …
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Capitec Unveils Easy Cross-Border Transfers for Africans
Capitec Bank has introduced a new cross-border money transfer service aimed at helping millions of people in South Africa send money to their families and loved ones in other African …