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Leadership and Vision: Shaping a New Era for the North West

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Premier Lazarus Mokgosi envisions a bright future for the North West Province, focusing on creating jobs, growing the economy, and building a fair, honest government. He wants to bring people together—young and old, public and private sectors—to build new roads, schools, and smart cities that help everyone thrive. With big investments in mining, youth training, and social programs, Mokgosi aims to turn challenges like unemployment into real chances for success. His leadership shines with hope, aiming to build a province where everyone has a chance to grow and live well.

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Elevating Small Businesses on the Global Stage: Insights from the Inaugural Global SME Ministerial Meeting

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The first Global SME Ministerial Meeting in Pretoria brought together leaders from over 50 countries to shine a spotlight on small and medium businesses as key players in building fair, green, and strong economies. They talked about making it easier for these businesses to get money, use new technologies, and trade better across borders. The meeting sparked hope and teamwork, aiming to help small businesses grow, create jobs, and shape the future of the global economy with fresh ideas and shared goals.

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Netflix’s ScreenCraft Pathway: Transforming South Africa’s Creative Landscape

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Netflix’s ScreenCraft Pathway is an exciting new program that helps young South African filmmakers and TV creators learn by doing. Through paid internships and close mentorship, it gives participants real experience in making movies and shows. This program boosts local stories, creates jobs, and builds a strong community of creative talent. By working with local film authorities, Netflix is helping to grow South Africa’s creative industry from the ground up. It’s a bright step toward a future where South African voices shine on screens everywhere.

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Braai Traditions Meet Rising Prices: South Africa’s Changing Meat Culture

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Meat prices in South Africa have risen sharply due to diseases affecting livestock and global problems like poultry import bans. Despite these higher costs, families keep the beloved braai tradition alive by choosing cheaper cuts, other proteins, or even vegetarian options. The braai remains a special time where friends and family gather, sharing food, stories, and laughter around the fire. Even as prices climb, South Africans show creativity and resilience, adapting their meals but never losing the warmth and spirit of the gathering. The braai is more than just a meal—it’s a symbol of community and strength in changing times.

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Cape Town’s Urban Revival: How Mixed-Use Developments Are Redefining the City Centre

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Cape Town’s city centre is waking up with exciting new mixeduse developments that blend homes, shops, offices, and culture all in one place. Old buildings are being transformed into lively hubs where people can live, work, and play together, creating a buzzing city full of energy and life. Projects like City Park and the Rubik tower are changing the skyline and bringing fresh, creative spaces that honor the city’s history while looking to the future. This new way of building is making Cape Town’s heart more vibrant, connected, and ready for generations to come.

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Driving a New Era: BMW X3 Plug-In Hybrid Rolls Out in Rosslyn

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The BMW X3 PlugIn Hybrid now being made at the Rosslyn plant in South Africa marks an exciting step toward cleaner, greener cars. This is not just about fancy technology—it means more jobs, stronger local skills, and a boost for the economy. With help from the government and BMW’s focus on education and inclusion, South Africa is racing ahead in making modern, ecofriendly vehicles that the world wants. Together, they are driving the country into a bright, sustainable future.

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Overhauling South Africa’s Mergers and Acquisitions: Charting a Path to True Economic Transformation

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South Africa’s mergers and acquisitions process needs a big change to truly help people who were left out for a long time. The current system often hides deals behind closed doors, letting only big, old players keep control while many talented newcomers are pushed aside. The committee wants to make buyer choices clear and open, make sure disadvantaged people stay involved for real, and give them better financial support. By creating public lists and stronger laws, these reforms aim to make business ownership fair and lasting. This new path could turn tricky deals into powerful tools for shared success and true economic transformation.

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South Africa’s Fuels Transition: Charting the Course for Security, Transformation, and Regional Leadership

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South Africa’s fuels industry is at a big turning point, aiming to become stronger, fairer, and more in charge in the region. New laws will make rules clearer and open doors for more local players, especially those who were left out before. The country wants to reduce its heavy reliance on imported fuel by boosting its own refining and supporting cleaner biofuels. With fresh partnerships across Africa and a focus on modernizing, South Africa hopes to lead the way in energy, balancing growth with protecting the environment. The future looks full of challenge but also hope and opportunity.

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South Africa’s Tourism Reimagined: Policy, Progress, and Purpose in the 2025/26 Budget

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South Africa’s 2025/26 tourism budget is all about making tourism fair, strong, and welcoming for everyone. It supports small local businesses, improves safety and services, and brings exciting events to towns big and small. The budget honors Nelson Mandela’s dream by using tourism to fight poverty and celebrate the country’s rich culture. By working closely with communities and building global partnerships, South Africa aims to create jobs, protect heritage, and share the benefits of growth with all its people. This is a bold step toward a brighter, more inclusive future for tourism and the nation.

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Forging Unity Through Leadership: Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane’s Impact on African Integration

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Ms Refilwe MtshweniTsipane is a powerful leader working to bring African countries closer together. As Deputy Chairperson of the PanAfrican Parliament’s Committee on Trade, Customs, and Immigration, she helps create rules that make it easier for people and goods to move across borders. Her work supports big projects like the African Continental Free Trade Area, aiming to boost jobs, trade, and unity across the continent. With clear focus and strong action, Ms MtshweniTsipane is helping turn big ideas about African togetherness into real benefits for everyday people.

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The New Patterns of South African Migration: Ambition, Escape, and the Search for Home

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People move between Gauteng and the Western Cape in South Africa chasing different dreams. Gauteng pulls them with big job chances and busy city life, while the Western Cape offers calm, creativity, and a chance to work from anywhere. Many start by leaving Gauteng for a peaceful life in Cape Town but often return when work calls them back. This backandforth shows how people search for a home that fits both their ambitions and their need for balance. Together, these two places keep shaping each other as people flow between them.

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South Africa’s 2025 Appropriation Bill: Charting the Course of National Spending

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South Africa’s 2025 Appropriation Bill is the country’s big money plan for the year, with R2.3 trillion set to fund important areas like health, education, and social support. This budget tries to balance careful spending with bold investments to help people and grow the economy after tough times. Parliament debates and checks the details closely, making sure funds reach schools, clinics, roads, and jobs, while also listening to voices from communities. The bill shows how government money can shape real lives, aiming to build a fairer, stronger South Africa.

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Tourism as an Engine for Inclusive Development: South Africa’s 2025/26 Strategic Vision

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South Africa’s 2025/26 tourism plan is all about using travel to grow the economy and help all people, especially those in remote and poor areas. Minister Patricia de Lille wants tourism to create jobs, support local businesses, and protect the environment, while making sure everyone shares the benefits. Big investments are going into better roads, lodges, and marketing to attract visitors from places like China and India. The plan also uses smart technology to track progress and calls for teamwork between government, communities, and businesses. Overall, South Africa aims to build a strong, fair, and exciting tourism future for everyone.

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Navigating Turbulence: FlySafair’s Resilience Through Industrial Unrest

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FlySafair faced tough times during recent labor strikes but kept most flights flying on time by planning ahead and working closely with partners like South African Airways. The airline’s team stayed strong and worked together, making sure passengers felt cared for and informed throughout. Even with challenges inside the company, FlySafair showed how being ready, open, and cooperative can help keep journeys smooth and safe.

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A New Horizon: South Africans and the Allure of Offshore Property Investment

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Many South Africans are buying property overseas to protect their money and find better chances to grow it. Places like Dubai, Mauritius, and Namibia are popular because they offer stability, good tax rules, and nice lifestyles. Dubai shines with fast growth and big profits, Mauritius charms with calm beaches and easy residency, while Namibia feels familiar and peaceful. This trend shows how South Africans are looking beyond their borders for safer and brighter futures. Investing abroad is not just about money—it’s about new adventures and hope.

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Reforming Retirement: South Africa’s 2025 Revenue Laws Amendment Bill

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South Africa’s 2025 Revenue Laws Amendment Bill improves the country’s “twopot” retirement system by letting workers access a small part of their savings early during tough times, while keeping most funds safe for retirement. It clears up confusing tax rules and adds stronger oversight to protect longterm savings. This reform helps balance urgent needs with future security, giving people more flexibility without risking their financial future.

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