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Africa | Cross-Border Electricity | Energy Access Africa | Kanona Power | Lusaka Energy Meeting | Mission 300 initiative

Southern Africa plans stronger transmission networks and renewable investment
Byadmin March 14, 2026

Energy leaders convened in Lusaka this week for a high-level meeting of the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), bringing the future of the region’s electricity systems firmly into focus. Against a backdrop of rising power demand, ageing infrastructure and intensifying climate pressures, delegates emphasised the urgent need to strengthen cross-border transmission and distribution networks while…

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ANC | Apartheid | Article | Black Consciousness | COPE | Politics

Mashatile honours Mosiuoa Lekota as a giant who carried the torch of freedom
Byadmin March 14, 2026

Mourners gathered in Bloemfontein on Saturday to bid farewell to struggle veteran Mosiuoa Lekota, remembered as a towering figure in South Africa’s liberation struggle whose life was defined by service, conviction and an unwavering commitment to justice. Delivering the eulogy, Deputy President Paul Mashatile described Lekota as a giant whose political journey spanned some of…

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Business Opinion | construction industry | Department Of Basic Education | infrastructure | Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) | Master Builders South Africa

South Africa literally collapsing in front of everyone’s eyes
Byadmin March 14, 2026

Incidents of collapse are increasing across South Africa and points to serious failures in the regulated construction industry.

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Henley Passport Index | Lifestyle | South African passport

100 countries South Africans can travel to visa-free
Byadmin March 14, 2026

South African passport holders can now visit 100 countries without a visa, down from 101 in January, ranking the South African passport 47th globally.

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Banking | Capitec | Department of Home Affairs | Leon Schreiber | Smart ID card | Standard Bank

All 66 bank branches where you can get a smart ID card in South Africa
Byadmin March 14, 2026

South Africans applying for a smart ID card now have 66 bank branches to choose from, including the first branches in the Free State and North West Provinces.

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anti-apartheid struggle | Bloemfontein | Congress Of The People | COPE | Funeral | National

Mourners gather in Bloemfontein to honour struggle veteran Mosiuoa Lekota
Byadmin March 14, 2026

Mourners gathered in Bloemfontein to bid farewell to veteran politician and anti-apartheid activist Mosiuoa Lekota, who will be laid to rest in a Special Official Funeral Category 2. The ceremony brought together political leaders, struggle veterans, and community members who came to honour a man remembered as both a fierce leader and a deeply human…

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Garden Route | Plettenburg Bay | Property | Seeff

The small town in South Africa where millionaires are rushing to live
Byadmin March 14, 2026

The Garden Route coastal town of Plettenberg Bay experienced a boom in 2025, with property sales breaking records and topping R2.8 billion.

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Banking | Discovery Bank | fraud | Security

Major security upgrades for Discovery Bank customers
Byadmin March 14, 2026

Discovery Bank recently rolled out a raft of new security features to better protect customers from fraudsters.

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anime | Broadcasting | Eiichiro Oda | Emily Rudd | Iñaki Godoy | Jacob Romero

Netflix show made in South Africa hits number 1 worldwide — renewed for another season
Byadmin March 14, 2026

The second season of the live-action One Piece series has proven popular among Netflix audiences globally.

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Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) | Gender Equality | inclusive growth | Justice | Opinion | Thought Leader

Justice cannot be optional: Why access to justice for women and girls is the foundation of equality
Byadmin March 14, 2026

At the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), South Africa joined the global call to make access to justice a lived reality for all women and girls — not a distant promise captured in declarations. Justice is not abstract. It is the difference between safety and fear; between economic inclusion…

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