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South Africa Unemployment Rate Hits 33.2% in Q2

South Africa Unemployment Rate Hits 33.2% in Q2

South Africa unemployment rate rose to 33.2% in Q2 2025, leaving 8.4 million people jobless as the expanded rate hit 42.9%. Youth and women remain hardest hit, while provinces diverge sharply. However, modest sector gains failed to shift the outlook, underscoring urgent
August 14, 2025
Muizenberg Beach Hut Sauna: A First For Africa
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Muizenberg Beach Hut Sauna: A First For Africa

Muizenberg’s colourful huts just levelled up. Africa’s first Muizenberg beach hut sauna turns a restored double hut into a cosy wellness spot where sea air meets steam. Locals can skip the spa prices, grab a towel and recharge while helping fund the
November 21, 2025
Google R688m Media Support to Boost SA News
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Google R688m Media Support to Boost SA News

Google and YouTube have signed off on a Google R688m media support package for South African newsrooms. The money, spread over five years, will fund content deals, tech upgrades and training as publishers fight to survive in a platform dominated digital market.
November 17, 2025
Gold Price Drop Shakes Markets Amid Volatile Pullback

Gold Price Drop Shakes Markets Amid Volatile Pullback

Gold prices crashed, unsettling investors after a historic rally. On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, spot gold plunged as much as 6.3%, marking its worst single-day drop in over five years. This followed a nine-week surge that drove prices to all-time highs. South
October 23, 2025
R268 Billion Retail Giant Challenges Big Chains

R268 Billion Retail Giant Challenges Big Chains

South Africa’s R268 billion retail giant—formal independents and cash-and-carry wholesalers—is pulling shoppers from big chains with sharp prices and everyday pack sizes. Trade Intelligence data shows the channel now rivals listed retailers for household spend, as community-run stores expand fresh food, bakeries
October 9, 2025
R20bn Granger Bay Expansion Breaks Ground at V&A

R20bn Granger Bay Expansion Breaks Ground at V&A

The R20bn Granger Bay expansion at the V&A Waterfront has entered “phase zero”, with marine works, land reclamation and a new basement behind The Table Bay. Next come seawalls, breakwaters and a flagship hotel—unlocking new homes, public spaces and jobs over the
September 17, 2025
Nersa Tariff Error: R54bn Blunder Burdens SA Wallets

Nersa Tariff Error: R54bn Blunder Burdens SA Wallets

Nersa’s R54bn tariff error in Eskom’s revenue calculations spikes electricity tariffs to 8.76% in 2026/27, burdening South Africans. Consequently, DA demands probes, staff face suspension—reforms are urgently needed to ease costs and fix regulatory flaws.
September 12, 2025
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