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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...
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...
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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...
Why South Africa's social infrastructure crisis is more than a funding problem
IOL
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Lloyd Wallace|Published 38 minutes ago 4min AT FIRST glance, South Africa’s social infrastructure challenges appear to be about funding. The headline issue is all too familiar: too little money, too many needs. According to the recently released...
South Africa needs more women leaders in mining
ESI Africa
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August 22, 2025
Speaking at the Women in Mining South Africa Breakfast in Cape Town earlier this year, Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Phumzile Mgcina acknowledged the strides made in improving women and youth participation in the mining...
Cape Town is examining the sale of its majority stake in its International Convention Centre
Engineering News
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The Cape Town City Council has decided to start an exploratory public participation process into the sale of the city’s majority shareholding in the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The city’s current shareholding in the CTICC is...
Cape Town's Newlands to host next SA20 final
Hindustan Times
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August 22, 2025
The final of the upcoming SA20 league will be held at the Newlands in Cape Town with the venues at Durban, Centurion and Johannesburg getting key playoff matches, the tournament organisers said on Friday. The final of the upcoming SA20 league will...
Former South African president defends Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara
Atalayar
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August 22, 2025
A united Africa Morocco and South Africa move forward in their shared history The Polisario, to the dustbin of history Former South African President Jacob Zuma has marked a turning point in the history of the African National Congress (ANC) by...
Cape Town plans to use CBD land for social housing: 5 things you should know
The Citizen (South Africa)
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August 22, 2025
According to the city, 237 social housing units will be built as part of a larger mixed-use development. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced on Thursday that 237 social housing units will be built in the inner city. This follows the...
South Africa braces for severe weather: High fire risks and treacherous seas
IOL
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The South African Weather Service has warned of very high fire danger conditions over parts of the country on Friday. "Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the extreme north-eastern parts of the Northern Cape, in places in the...
Financial Sector Conduct Authority Commissioner on enhancing S.Africa’s market integrity
CNBC Africa
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August 22, 2025
In an exclusive interview with CNBC, FSCA Commissioner Mr. Unathi Kamlana addressed the burgeoning challenges facing South Africa's financial markets amid technological advancements and global economic uncertainties. Fresh from his keynote speech...
Cape Town to host SA20 final; playoffs in Durban, Centurion and Johannesburg
ESPN Africa
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August 22, 2025
Newlands will host the opening match as well as the final of the SA20 2025-26. The tournament begins on December 26 with defending champions MI Cape Town taking on Durban's Super Giants. The final will be played on January 25. The Qualifier 1 will...
There's never a bad time to visit Cape Town - as long as you follow this guide
The Border Mail
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August 22, 2025
HOW: Those in the know agree that autumn, with its cooler weather and quieter trails, is the ideal time to hike Table Mountain National Park (visitors are advised to go with a guide). For a contemplative sojourn, walk the Cape Camino's nine-day...
'Arrogant' Brits Losing Out: Dubai Employers Reportedly Prefer Jobseekers From India, South Africa and Asia
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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August 22, 2025
British job seekers in Dubai are finding themselves pushed to the sidelines as employers increasingly prefer candidates from India, South Africa, and other parts of Asia. Recent hiring data and industry insights suggest that employers in the UAE...
Cape Town's hotel surge: Why investors must focus on fundamentals?
Zawya
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Cape Town’s hotel sector is experiencing its busiest development cycle in over a decade, with more than 40 projects underway. But while international brands and flashy openings make headlines, industry insiders caution that long-term success...
South African Airways, Discovery unveil revamped lounge in Cape Town
Zawya
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South African Airways (SAA) and Discovery are opening a refurbished domestic departures lounge at Cape Town International Airport on 22 August. The upgrade, part of the expanded The Lounge concept, follows similar redesigns at OR Tambo and Chief...
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...
South African steel tube exporters to participate in Nigeria, Ghana trade mission
Engineering News
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Industry body the Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa (Steasa) will participate in an outward selling mission (OSM) to Nigeria and Ghana from August 25 to 30 as part of efforts to strengthen trade and investment ties between South Africa...