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UAE and South Africa enjoy deep economic ties with major trade and investment gains
South Africa Today
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August 23, 2025
South Africa-UAE bilateral trade exceeds USD 6.5 billion Key sectors including renewable energy, agriculture, and fintech drive mutual growth Economic relations between South Africa and the United Arab Emirates are reaching new heights. UAE...
Springboks exact revenge over Wallabies in Cape Town to get Rugby Championship hopes back on track
Planet Rugby
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August 23, 2025
The Springboks survived an almighty scare as they held on for a hard-fought 30-22 triumph against the Wallabies in their Rugby Championship Test in Cape Town on Saturday. After suffering a shock defeat against the same opposition in last weekend’s...
Top 10 stories of the day: Deokaran family pleads for justice | Cape Town baby gunned down | steel workers left unpaid
The Citizen (South Africa)
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August 23, 2025
Here’s your daily news update for Saturday, 23 August 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. In news today, the family of murdered whistleblower Babita Deokaran has renewed calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa to step in and ensure...
Brazil or India? Which countries are best for wildlife spotting in the world: Forrest Galante answers
CNBC-TV18
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August 23, 2025
American outdoor adventurer and wildlife expert Forrest Galante was recently asked which were the countries he best considered for wildlife spotting, and the nature lover had a candid reply while comparing countries like the US, England, Colombia,...
Black mambas carry a record of pollution in their scales
Earth.com
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Few animals inspire as much fear as the black mamba, one of Africa’s most notorious snakes. But behind its deadly reputation lies a story that challenges our assumptions – and reveals the snake’s surprising role in science and conservation. Known...
WEATHER: Rain expected to hit FIVE provinces
The South African
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August 23, 2025
Struggling to decide what to wear? Here’s what today’s weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces. Your daily weather, UVB forecast and temperature updates around South Africa. Weather conditions and UVB forecast Gauteng Temperature:...
“Don’t ever do that again”: SA stunned by what Cape Town woman with no transport fare did to get to work
Briefly
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August 23, 2025
A young South African woman broke many hearts when she shared what she had to do in order to get to work The lady explained that she had no transport fare and shared that she had to make a hard decision, which saddened Mzansi Social media users...
S-African leader states Africa does not need aid
MENAFN
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called on international partners, especially Japan, to focus on investment and collaboration rather than aid in Africa. Speaking at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD),...
e-Hailing drivers in Cape Town decry zero police response after fatal shooting of colleague
Technext
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August 23, 2025
e-Hailing drivers in the South African city of Cape Town have condemned the unresponsiveness of the Western Cape Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile, to crimes carried out against their colleagues. The...
Weather Service issues warning for damaging winds and waves along parts of the Western Cape coastline
Eye Witness News
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JOHANNESBURG - The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level 2 warning for damaging winds and waves along parts of the Western Cape coastline. Forecasters said scattered showers are expected, mainly along the south-west coast with...
WEATHER GURU | A dry, hot summer is on the cards
Herald (South Africa)
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August 23, 2025
Premium By Garth Sampson - 23 August 2025 There is no saying truer than the older one gets, the faster time flies. It is almost like the earth starts spinning faster as we age... This article is reserved for The Herald subscribers. A subscription...
As Rand Volatility Surges, South African Investors Turn to Gold for Stability in 2025
South Africa Today
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August 23, 2025
Although South African investors have historically lagged behind their global peers when it comes to adopting alternative investments in the wake of global economic uncertainty, they are quickly rethinking traditional strategies. “With the local...
South Africa pushes ahead with rail system reform
Xinhua News Agency
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JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's state-owned Transnet has completed the adjudication process for selecting private train companies to join the country's state-run rail network, according to the country's transport ministry. "It...
MG3 hatchback has its work cut out in tough South African market
The Citizen (South Africa)
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August 23, 2025
Hybrid's high price places it in Toyota Corolla Cross and Chery Tiggo Cross territory. MG Car’s latest ride, the MG3, has just debuted in South Africa. In hatch-friendly countries likes Australia and the UK, the MG3 is a runaway success and enjoys...
SA Weather warns of rain in two provinces, scorching weather in most parts
The Citizen (South Africa)
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August 23, 2025
Saws also issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging waves, leading to localised damage. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has forecast very wet weather conditions for the Eastern and Northern Cape, while scorching and very hot weather is...
Is South Africa vs Australia on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Rugby Championship
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 23, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Environmental organization concerned about crime at Table Mountain
SABC News
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August 23, 2025
An environmental organization, Take Back Our Mountains in the Western Cape, is demanding increased security measures at Table Mountain in Cape Town in a bid to reduce crime and violence. The organisation has now launched a petition calling on the...
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Cape Town’s Newlands to host SA20 2026 final; Durban, Centurion, Joburg get playoffs
Firstpost
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August 22, 2025
The SA20 Season 4 final will be held at Newlands, Cape Town on January 26, with Durban, Centurion and Johannesburg hosting playoff matches. The auction is set to take place on September 9. Johannesburg: The final of the upcoming SA20 league will...
South Africa’s Garment and Textile Workers Call for Just Transition
Sourcing Journal - New York
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August 22, 2025
Apparel, footwear, leather and textile workers in Eswatini and South Africa are pushing for a just transition from fossil-fuel-reliant industries to low-carbon economies that promote fair and equitable employment. Convening at a workshop in...
Windy with afternoon showers- Saturday weather forecast
Cape Town ETC
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August 23, 2025
Good morning, Cape {town} Etc family. Here is your weather forecast for today, 23 August. Today’s weather in Cape Town features a high of 15°C and a low of 11°C. The UV index is forecasted to reach a moderate level of 3. Expect 80% cloud cover...