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The week ahead: All systems go for the G20 Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief November 17, 2025 News
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Canned hunting or bad vibes: The curious case of George’s axing Two contradictory narratives are vying for primacy in the curious sacking of South Africa’s environment minister… by Rob Rose November 14, 2025 News·Politics 4
RAF’s Letsoalo swerves subpoena as fund’s financial crisis deepens With contingent liabilities set to rise to R422bn, the Road Accident Fund has hit a wall – and its ex-CEO is nowhere to be… by Tim Cohen November 14, 2025 News
How soaring gold prices gave National Treasury an extra R31bn South Africa’s fiscus has been saved by the incredible run in gold prices… by TJ Strydom November 12, 2025 Economy & Markets·News
Days of the undead: Treasury’s ghost staff headache National Treasury is on the warpath for almost 9,000 ghost workers on government’s books… by TJ Strydom November 12, 2025 Economy & Markets·News
Godongwana claims control of new 3% inflation target The finance minister made clear that lowering the inflation target to 3% was his call, in a move that could reset monetary policy for… by Vernon Wessels November 12, 2025 Economy & Markets·News
How my R58k CoJ rates bill became … R41 The City of Joburg’s billing crisis is alive and well. But a recent helpathon shows that it can be fixed when officials try… by Shirley de Villiers November 11, 2025 News·Opinion
The legend of Benjamin Mauerberger Benjamin Mauerberger – AKA ‘Ben Burger’, AKA ‘Ben Smith’ – and the life of an alleged criminal mastermind… by Simon Allison November 11, 2025 News
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