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SA braces for inflation surge, Trump willing to talk to Taiwan’s leader, and Ebola latest
Rate hike unlikely to curb inflation – report Economics have cautioned that an inflation surge caused by the Middle East conflict will not likely be
Putin and Xi meet in Beijing, next phase due in SA rail network reform, and economic outlook “clouded” by Iran war
Xi hails “comprehensive strategic partnership” with Russia In Beijing this morning, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping signed a joint statement on further strengthening strategic coordination
Trump holds off resuming Iran war, Ebola cases grow, and Gauteng schools funding model questioned
Trump holds off resuming war with Iran, polls show low support for hostilities US President Donald Trump’s latest statement that he is holding off a
Trump warns Iran to “get moving”, Ebola outbreak declared international emergency, and HRC to investigate Gauteng water crisis
Trump’s warning to Iran reflects mounting tension over stalled talks News of his discussions with national security officials, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has
Polling on healthcare reveals desire for quality, choice – IRR
Just under 60% of respondents in a 2025 survey by the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) said they would opt for private healthcare if they
IRR’s blueprint for faster growth, more jobs, and rising living standards
“Concrete ways” to stimulate faster economic growth, generate jobs and lift living standards are the substance of an address this morning by Dr John Endres,
Challenge to reach inflation goal, unemployment rate up, outcome-based accountability for public sector
SARB faces challenge in reaching 3% inflation goalThe South African Reserve Bank will face a difficult path in sustainably achieving a lower 3% inflation target,
Ramaphosa speaks, JHB electrical bill, Prasa retrenchments
“I will not resign” – Ramaphosa “I will not resign. I fully intend to continue serving the people of South Africa and to advance their interests.
Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala options, textbook reform, COSATU targets Spar
Ramaphosa considers legal response after Phala Phala rulingPresident Cyril Ramaphosa is considering his legal options after the Constitutional Court ruled that Parliament must revisit the
News Focus: Putin defiant
Vladimir Putin presided over the first, though scaled-back, Victory Day parade to be held since Russia’s war against Ukraine has outlasted the Soviet Union’s entire