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South Africa and the Netherlands: together for equal ...
Netherlandsandyou
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We support many projects and efforts that contribute to this goal. Some of the projects are: 1. Centre for Human Rights - Promoting LGBTIQ+ Rights in Africa The overall aim of this project is to advance the rights of LGBTIQ+ people in Africa...
Good governance will not transform South African universities by itself
University of Nottingham
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July 8, 2025
In an age of mounting crises within South African higher education, it is tempting to take comfort in legal compliance. Even as the sector is rocked by governance failures, student exclusion and underfunded innovation ecosystems, most universities...
Microplastics act as ‘rafts’, increasing the threat to environmental and public health
Mail & Guardian
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July 9, 2025
African countries, including South Africa, have limited waste infrastructure and uneven water treatment systems, which exacerbates the problem of antibiotic resistance. Photo: Sustainable Seas Trust While antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is commonly...
Securing South Africa’s supply chains: How CGIC empowers resilient trade
Cape Business News
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July 9, 2025
IN a world of constant economic shifts and unforeseen disruptions, a robust supply chain is the lifeline of every successful business. Yet even the strongest supply networks are vulnerable to risks beyond control—from late payments and client...
South Africa’s Banyana Banyana assert dominance with convincing WAFCON opener against Ghana
TV47
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July 8, 2025
Reigning champions South Africa’s Banyana Banyana commenced their 2025 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a perfect start, securing a commanding 2-0 victory over Ghana’s Black Queens in their Group C opener at the Stade d’Honneur...
Dogs kill rare Caracal in Cape Town
Cape Town ETC
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July 8, 2025
A male caracal weighing approximately 11.4kg was killed by a pack of off-leash dogs in a restricted wildlife corridor near Cape Town, an incident conservationists warn reflects a growing threat to urban biodiversity, Cape {town} Etc reports. The...
NIQ Consumer Tech Trends: The consumer’s hunt for value reshapes the South African market
South Africa Today
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July 8, 2025
NielsenIQ (NIQ), a leading consumer intelligence company, has recently released its Consumer Tech Industry Trends 2025 report, forecasting global Consumer Tech & Durables (T&D) sales will reach $1.29 trillion—driven by emerging markets,...
Danone, CAF Partner for Morocco’s Africa Cup Tournaments
Morocco World News
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July 8, 2025
Danone has signed an official partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) ahead of two major tournaments to take place in Morocco: the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in July and the 2025 Men’s Africa Cup of Nations...
The Cost of Capital Is a Public-Health Emergency for Africa
Project Syndicate - New York
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High borrowing costs mean that African governments often must choose between making debt payments and investing in health. This November’s G20 summit – the first to be held in Africa, and the second with the African Union as a permanent member –...
South Africa unveils program to plant 1 mln trees on Sept. 24
Xinhua News Agency
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JOHANNESBURG, July 7 (Xinhua) -- South Africa launched an ambitious program on Monday to plant 1 million trees in one day, aiming to mitigate climate change, boost employment, and enhance food security. At the launch of the program at the National...
South Africa begin WAFCON title defence with victory over Ghana
Graphic
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July 7, 2025
Next article: Full results as Egypt, Mauritius dominate Africa AirBadminton Championships 2025 in Accra Next Featured Graphic.com.gh Sports News Jul - 07 - 2025 , 18:15 2 minutes read South Africa’s Banyana Banyana kicked off their 2024...
New R14 million CT scanner at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital promises faster patient care
IOL
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July 10, 2025
Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital patients will receive faster and more efficient care now that the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has procured a CT scanner worth approximately R14 million. On Thursday, Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane and several...
Top 10 stories of the day: Ramaphosa disputes 30% tariff claim | Ex-Cape Town mayor dies | MaMkhize lives it up
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 8, 2025
Here’s your daily news update for Tuesday, 8 July 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. News today includes President Cyril Ramaphosa has contested the United States’ justification for imposing a 30% trade tariff on South African...
South Africa start Wafcon defence with win over Ghana
BBC
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July 7, 2025
Questions had been asked of how the holders would fare at the start of their title defence amidst some behind-the-scenes rows in the South Africa camp over non-payment of player salaries and the decision of star Thembi Kgatlana to miss the...
South Africa’s top spas: The 2025 Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Awards winners announced
IOL
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July 7, 2025
The Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Awards 2025, hosted recently in Cape Town, brought together the best of South Africa’s spa and wellness industry for an evening of recognition and celebration, acknowledging standout spas that are redefining...
Medical expert calls for increase in measles vaccinations in Gauteng
Eye Witness News
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CAPE TOWN - A medical expert has called for an increase in measles vaccinations in Gauteng, as the province continues to deal with an outbreak Gauteng recently recorded 181 laboratory-confirmed cases, with hotspots identified in Tshwane,...
South African AI startup, Cerebrium secures $8.5m seed funding
Technext
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July 7, 2025
Cerebrium, a South Africa-based AI infrastructure startup, has raised $8.5 million in a seed funding round led by Gradient Ventures, Google’s AI-focused venture capital fund. The round also welcomed participation from prominent investors such as Y...
LeeMcKrazy survives brutal attempted hijacking in Johannesburg, pepper-sprayed and rushed to hospital
Briefly
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July 10, 2025
Amapiano star LeeMcKrazy reportedly survived a brutal hijacking attempt in Johannesburg The Kokotela hitmaker was rushed to the hospital after getting pepper-sprayed and was treated LeeMcKrazy's friends narrated how the story unfolded, saying the...
Saving and investing choices of the South Africa consumer class
Zawya
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South Africa’s national savings month arrives this July, in another year with the economy still grinding in low gear and unrelenting global uncertainties. For those managing to save and invest, the challenge is staying the course to ensure...
South African REIT sector experiences modest pullback in June
IOL
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July 7, 2025
The South African REIT sector experienced a modest pullback in June, declining by 1%, trailing both equities (+2.4%) and bonds (+2.3%) for the month, following a really strong April. However, analysts caution against interpreting the decline as a...