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White Paper review proposes sweeping fiscal and governance changes ahead of the 2026 local government elections

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Debt issuers pivot to private placements on Trump tariffs

Total issuances in the second quarter leap to R39.5bn from R26.6bn in the first quarter,  Futuregrowth says

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JUANITA DU PREEZ: Design a police system that does not depend on politicians’ honesty

Real reform of the police will not come through reshuffles or inquiries, but through decentralisation

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MPs to seek legal opinion on allegations against auditor-general

Parliament revisits former staffer’s misconduct claims against Tsakani Maluleke amid calls for transparency and closure

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ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD: Mining output expected to shrink for seventh month

Logistics constraints and soft demand are likely to have weighed down production

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Cartel watchdog announces centralised procurement for preferred provider list

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Legal action mooted against medical schemes over racial profiling

Council for Medical Schemes head of legal affairs John Letsoalo tells MPs findings were ‘quite distasteful’

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Glencore purchased 77% of Glencore’s Elk Valley Resources from Canada’s Teck Resources for nearly $7bn a year ago

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High court gives regulator nod to fine Viceroy over Capitec report

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Cofounder bought nearly R200m worth of shares in group

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Chinese brands shake up SA tech market

The brands have captured market share in smartphones and TVs

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