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Agriculture Department rejects claims of regulatory collapse in fertilisers and farm feeds
THE Department of Agriculture (DoA) has dismissed claims by the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai) that the regulatory system responsible for approving fertilisers, pesticides, farm feeds and veterinary products is facing a “total administrative breakdown”.
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November 26, 2025
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Octodec Investments boosts dividends amid resilient inner-city portfolio performance
OCTODEC Investments, a prominent JSE-listed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) primarily operating in Tshwane and Johannesburg, has reported a 7.6% increase in its full-year dividend, now standing at 134.5 cents per share for the year ending August 31.
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November 26, 2025
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Building strong families – a solution to the GBV epidemic
IN SOUTH Africa, too many children learn about fear before they learn to read. By age five, 83% of children have witnessed or experienced violence.
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November 26, 2025
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SA moves to reverse US tariffs as SACU finalises joint offer to Washington
SOUTH Africa will rely on a collective South African Customs Union (SACU) tariff offer, together with its own direct negotiations, to reverse the 30% tariffs imposed by the United States in September, senior trade official Ambassador Xolelwa Mlumbi-Peter told Parliament on Tuesday.
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November 26, 2025
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Zeda share price soars 11% - strong earnings growth in the tough automotive market
ZEDA, the JSE listed integrated mobility solutions provider, saw its share price rocket over 11% after its annual results showed how it relied on its diversified business model to counter pressures facing traditional car rental services and vehicle sales.
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November 26, 2025
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Attempted murder at a funeral: Family dispute over daughter's suicide ends in gunfire
A 34-year-old councillor from Pienaar in Mpumalanga has been arrested on two counts of attempted murder after he allegedly opened fire during a confrontation linked to the death of a teenage girl.
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November 25, 2025
The Star
Boks back depth as they face Wales without stars
IT'S undoubtedly a blow to be without several frontline stars for this weekend's final Test of the 2025 season, but the Springboks have grown used to constant team changes over the past year - and they should still approach Saturday's clash against Wales with minimal disruption.
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November 25, 2025
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Duduzile Zuma files affidavit against Russian 'mercenary recruiter'
She states she never intended to recruit anyone for combat
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November 25, 2025
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MK Party demands justice following tragic shooting in Soweto: one member killed, two injured
THE uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has expressed shock and outrage following a deadly shooting at Dube Hostel in Soweto on Saturday afternoon which claimed the life of one member and left two others injured.
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November 25, 2025
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DA war deepens as Zille talks about party disputes
CHAIRPERSON of the DA's Federal Executive, Helen Zille, has reprimanded party members for publicly airing their grievances with the media in an apparent response the fallout from DA Leader John Steenhuisen asking President Cyril Ramaphosa to axe Dion George as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).
1 min |
November 25, 2025
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Jansen bounces in as series-defining force in India
\"I JUST want to be like you!
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November 25, 2025
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The quiet inevitability of Arteta's Arsenal
THERE'S a particular moment when a football team stops being exciting and starts being inevitable - and Arsenal may be approaching that moment.
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November 25, 2025
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WC, KZN and Gauteng account for over 60% of all child murders
NOT only do the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Gauteng together account for more than 60% of all child murders in South Africa, but more than two-thirds of child murder victims are killed by someone they know, such as a parent, relative, or neighbour.
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November 25, 2025
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Wolhuter loan shocks Jukskei derby build-up
THE buildup to Saturday's Jukskei Derby between the Lions and Bulls has taken a surprise twist, with Lions flyhalf Kade Wolhuter joining the Bulls on loan until the end of June next year.
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November 25, 2025
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Fakes, and bogus deals, FlySafair warns shoppers ahead of Black Friday rush
AS SOUTH Africans prepare for Black Friday and the holiday travel season, FlySafair has issued a strong warning for consumers to stay alert, saying cybercriminals are deploying increasingly sophisticated tactics to exploit the shopping frenzy.
2 min |
November 25, 2025
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Blues warned as Lopez grows into key Catalan threat
BARCELONA'S financial struggles are no secret and the Catalans have had to lean heavily on their youth academy to provide first-team calibre players over the past few years.
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November 25, 2025
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Naspers ecommerce sees 71% surge in interim profitability and more Artificial Intelligence-driven growth
NASPERS Ecommerce has reported a hefty 71% increase in interim profitability, with all operating businesses now profitable, CEO Fabricio Bloisi said Monday.
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November 25, 2025
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BHP stunned as Anglo American rejects renewed takeover bid
BHP confirms that it is no longer considering a combination with Anglo and Teck Resources
2 min |
November 25, 2025
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Modi anticipated Africa's role in global economic growth
AS SOUTH Africa played host to the first G20 Summit on African soil in Johannesburg last week, the inclusion of the African Union (AU) among the 42 nations and organisations that confirmed attendance was thanks to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and lobbying back in 2023, positing that there is no global growth without Africa.
5 min |
November 25, 2025
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Invicta sees interim earnings shoot 19% despite industrial challenges
INVICTA Holdings' geographic diversification strategy and other initiatives to streamline the business and bed down investments paid off in the six months to September 30, despite the challenges facing South Africa's industrial sector.
3 min |
November 25, 2025
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Mokwena reunion adds edge to Sundowns' trip to Algeria
MAMELODI Sundowns will face an early examination of their CAF Champions League ambitions when they travel to Algeria for a tough away clash against MC Alger on Friday.
2 min |
November 25, 2025
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South Africans deserve answers on RAF failures
AS THE Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) delves deeper into its inquiry into the Road Accident Fund (RAF), we stand at a critical juncture.
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November 25, 2025
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Inquiry into Chauke's conduct raises questions about prosecutorial integrity
NATIONAL Prosecuting Head Advocate Shamila Batoyi was yesterday confronted with the question of whether the terms of reference in the Nkabinde Inquiry did not read more like an indictment in a criminal prosecution.
2 min |
November 25, 2025
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Remembering Judge Leonora van den Heever
SOUTH Africa's first female judge, Judge Leonora van den Heever, died at the age of 99 at her Cape Town home.
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November 25, 2025
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How Kwesta’s ‘Spirit’ continues to resonate in SA’s cultural landscape
IN 2017, South African talented singer Kwesta released the song Spirit featuring American rapper Wale.
2 min |
November 25, 2025
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US designates Venezuelan cartel as terrorists
WASHINGTON'S designation of an alleged Venezuelan cartel as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO) takes effect on Monday, opening the door to new forms of US pressure on President Nicolas Maduro.
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November 25, 2025
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Chinese car makers signal intent to establish South African base for continental market
GOVERNMENT'S recent finalisation of the revised and recalibrated Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP) is expected to open the door for major Chinese original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to scale up New Energy Vehicle (NEV) production in South Africa.
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November 25, 2025
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Farmers welcome G20's strong commitment to agriculture, food security and open trade
SOUTH Africa's agricultural organisations have welcomed the G20 Leaders' Declaration issued over the weekend, saying its renewed focus on agriculture, food systems resilience and global food security marks a major step forward for the sector.
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November 25, 2025
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SAPS recovers hijacked truck with medicine worth R2.5 million in Tshwane
THE South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane has successfully recovered a hijacked truck with medicine worth more than R2 million following a coordinated and rapid response that unfolded across multiple policing units.
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November 25, 2025
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Debt experts warn Black Friday could deepen consumer financial strain
DEBT experts are cautioning that this year's Black Friday shopping period could push already distressed South African consumers further into debt, as economic pressures continue to weigh heavily on households.
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