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Data currents: South African trade With Trump tariffs on the cards, South Africa’s trade is in the spotlight. How has it shaped up over the past 15 years? Here’s… by The South Africa Brief July 22, 2025 Economy & Markets
Slow clap for South Africa’s president-by-commission That Ramaphosa has appointed a commission of inquiry to look into the police is a good thing. But you can’t blame the public for… by Shirley de Villiers July 14, 2025 Opinion·Politics
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The week ahead: Tariffs, baby, tariffs Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days ahead… The South Africa BriefPaul Berkowitz July 7, 2025 News
This is fine (please floss) In a land where nothing works quite the way it should, Jono Hall finds surprising comfort in the chaos… by Jono Hall July 4, 2025 Opinion·Pleasure 3
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