Plans in place for major Gautrain expansion: Lesufi

A Gautrain train is pictured on 30 August 2025. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says plans are afoot for a major expansion of the Gautrain system to areas including Soweto, Fourways, Roodepoort and Mamelodi, amongst others. Lesufi was speaking during a media feedback session in Johannesburg where he shared the key outcomes of the recent Executive…

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Sabalenka through to Australian Open fourth round

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in action against Coco Gauff of the United States in the semi-final of the women’s singles at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on January 25, 2024. 1 minute World number one and defending champion, Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus has made it through to the fourth round of the Australian…

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South African rand slips as investors eye inflation data

Source: Reuters. At 0706 GMT, the risk-sensitive rand traded at 17.64 against the dollar, 0.3% weaker than its previous close. The dollar index was last up about 0.15% against a basket of currencies as bets rose of another potential Donald Trump presidency. “The South African rand whipsawed last week as the USD gained across the…

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IFP pledges to boost economy in Government of National Unity

IFP leader, Velenkosini Hlabisa on the podium at an IFP event. 1 minute Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to revitalizing South Africa’s struggling economy through its role in the government of national unity. Speaking at the IFP’s 50th anniversary celebration in KwaMzimela, KwaZulu-Natal, where the party was founded…

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