The City of Cape Town has officially approved the 150 Buitengracht development — a mixed-use project that will include 40 residential units, retail space, a rooftop restaurant, and underground parking. …
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South Africa Set to Change Divorce Laws to Protect Vulnerable Spouses
South Africa’s Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, is set to introduce the General (Family) Laws Amendment Bill, 2025, to Parliament. This legislation aims to amend several key laws governing divorce and …
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Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe Sign Landmark Treaty to Protect Greater Mapungubwe Conservation Area
In a major step towards regional environmental protection and cultural preservation, Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe have officially signed a treaty establishing the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area (GMTFCA). This …
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Global Employers Turn to South Africa for Skilled, Cost-Effective Workforce
South Africa is rapidly emerging as a preferred destination for global employers seeking highly skilled yet cost-efficient talent. Recruitment specialists and employer of record firms like The Legends Agency report …
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South Africa Sees Rentals Reach Eight-Year High, Offering Relief to Landlords
Rentals across South Africa have risen to their highest level in eight years, bringing good news for landlords recovering from years of low or negative returns following the COVID-19 pandemic. …
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BLSA CEO Busisiwe Mavuso Slams Transnet’s Wage Hikes Amid Economic Struggles
Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busisiwe Mavuso has voiced strong criticism over Transnet’s recent wage increase deal, warning that it sends the wrong message to South African businesses already …
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Mulilo Renewable Energy: South Africa’s Rising Force in Clean Power and Battery Storage
Cape Town, South Africa — Just two years after securing a massive $200 million investment from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), a relatively little-known South African company, Mulilo Renewable Energy Ltd., …
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South African Rand Weakens as Israel-Iran Conflict Spooks Global Markets
The South African rand slipped slightly on Tuesday morning as global investors became more cautious, with ongoing tensions in the Middle East continuing to shake financial markets. As of 06:26 …
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Rand Weakens Sharply as Middle East Tensions Trigger Global Market Jitters
South Africa’s financial markets opened on a nervous note Friday morning, as the rand and government bonds came under sharp pressure following Israeli military strikes on Iran. The heightened geopolitical …
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South African Rand Firms Slightly Ahead of Mining Output Data Release
The South African rand showed modest gains in early trading on Thursday, edging higher as investors awaited key mining production figures. At 06:45 GMT, the rand traded at 17.7150 against …