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Bafana Bafana's moment of truth: Every path to the World Cup knockouts — and how likely each one is
By
Patrick Kidd
11 min read
South Africa need a win (or some very lucky results) to reach the World Cup knockouts. We break down every scenario — and what the numbers say about our chances
Boardroom Talk: SA’s municipalities are bleeding billions — and the woman tasked with stopping it can only watch
By
Alec Hogg
4 min read
Tsakani Maluleke’s latest audit reveals persistent municipal failures, weak accountability, and deep governance problems across South Africa’s local government.
Daron Acemoglu on BizNews: World Cup teaches us what extremists don't want to hear
By
Editor BizNews
4 min read
The World Cup shows how ethnic integration and national pride coexist, challenging political extremes while strengthening shared identity.
The BizNews Edge: Nedbank, Grindrod and the coal stock no one was watching
By
Alec Hogg
1 min read
One small coal miner just printed an 1,800% earnings jump. The market almost missed it.
The Economist: Secret to World Cup glory? Open borders beat big budgets
By
The Economist
7 min read
Being rich helps, but being open to immigration works best of all
Once again, SA is watching the world’s mining boom from the sidelines
By
Daily Friend
8 min read
South Africa’s vast mineral wealth risks being left untapped as global demand for critical minerals surges.
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