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Stay informed with the latest updates from South Africa and around the world. Our news section covers a wide range of topics including politics, social issues, crime, environment, global affairs, and human interest stories.

Rand makes steady start to 2026 in thin holiday trade

The South African (SA) Rand made a steady start to the new year in slim trading on Friday, with many investors still away on holiday.

Gabon replaces Finance Minister as debt worries mount

Border authority anticipates smooth return traffic at Beit Bridge

South Africa’s (SA) Border Management Authority (BMA) is anticipating a smooth return leg of travellers through the Beit Bridge border post in Musina, Limpopo province, following the festive season travel peak.

US grants TSMC annual licence to import chipmaking tools into China

The United States (US) government has granted an annual licence to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing to import US chip manufacturing equipment to its facilities in Nanjing, China, the chipmaker said on Thursday.

DRC government to allow cobalt shipments under strict quotas until March

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will allow cobalt shipments under quotas set for the last three months of 2025 to take place until the end of March

Oil set for biggest annual drop since 2020