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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 19: President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa during the Presidential Response To The SONA Debate at the Nieuwmeester Dome on February 19, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. The National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) debated the State of the Nation Address (SONA), which President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered at the Cape Town City Hall on February 12th. (Photo by Gallo Images/Ziyaad Douglas)
SA Renewal

Can three new laws break SA's "political economy of inefficiency"?

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The Conversation
5 min read
South Africa’s public service reforms seek to strengthen accountability, professionalism and governance.
COMO, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 04: (EDITORIAL NOTE: This image has been converted to black and white version). Nouriel Roubini Chairman and CEO of Roubini Macro Associates attends the 52nd Edition of THEA 'Cernobbio Forum' on September 04, 2026 in Como, Italy. The TEHA Forum, hosted by the TEHA Group, offers Italian and international decision-makers the opportunity for high-level examinations of geopolitical, economic, technological and social scenarios and their implications for business and countries (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images)
Global Investing

Roubini on BizNews: Why is the global economy so resilient?

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Editor BizNews
5 min read
Tariffs and the Iran War failed to sink global growth. Nouriel Roubini explains the four forces behind the resilience, and why the AI boom tops the list.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – AUGUST 18: South Africa Passport Holders sign at the launch of a visionary partnership between Border Management Authority, the Western Cape Government and the Cape Town Metro at the Cape Town International Airport on August 18, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. The partnership will help strengthen immigration capacity at the airport to enhance national security, while aiding tourism growth and job creation in the metro and province. (Photo by Gallo Images/Die Burger/Jaco Marais)
SA Renewal

SA's "green mamba" passport is getting a chip, and a shot at more visa-free travel

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MyBroadBand
4 min read
South Africa’s plans for new biometric passports aim to boost security, speed up travel and expand visa-free access.
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 5: A general view of Johannesburg as the sun sets on November 5, 2025 in central Johannesburg, South Africa. Johannesburg, historically known as the City of Gold, is facing challenges including aging infrastructure and administrative inefficiencies. The city center has a significant population of African migrants, some of whom are undocumented. Despite these complexities, Johannesburg is preparing to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit on 22–23 November 2025, which will bring together heads of state and government from around the world. (Photo by Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images)
SA Renewal

Johannesburg turns 140: What next for the city of gold?

By
The Common Sense
4 min read
Johannesburg has always been full of people with can-do attitudes - will that help save the city?
EDENDALE, SOUTH AFRICA- AUGUST 15: Edmore David Kalonga, a car guard who returned thousands of Rands left by a patron on August 15, 2014 at Edendale Mall in Edendale, South Africa. Kalonga's honesty secured him a job as a stock despatch checker at a risk and asset management company. After hearing what the car guard did on Jacaranda FM, Gerhard van Zyl, general manager of Professional Risk and Asset management called into the radio station to offer Kalonga a job. He starts his job today. (Photo by Gallo Images / Sunday Times/ Jackie Clausen)
Business Unusual

Braaivleis, rugby, sunshine and car guards: Viv Vermaak

By
Daily Friend
6 min read
South Africa’s car guards reflect survival, dignity, inequality and everyday compassion.
Porsche 911 Turbo S: A business-class seat with a rocket strapped to it
Motoring

Porsche 911 Turbo S: A business-class seat with a rocket strapped to it

By
Miles Downard
4 min read
Porsche’s new hybrid 911 Turbo S blends blistering performance with grand-touring comfort.
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