Trump holds off resuming Iran war, Ebola cases grow, and Gauteng schools funding model questioned

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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

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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

Challenge to reach inflation goal, unemployment rate up, outcome-based accountability for public sector

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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

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“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

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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

“Conference of the Left” due soon, Trump says ceasefire still holds, and WHO assures hantavirus outbreak not a pandemic

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SACP invites ANC, MK and EFF to join concerted “left” initiative The SACP has invited the ANC, MK and EFF, which together secured 64.28% of

China’s zero-tariff regime boon for SA, Iran considers US memorandum, and crackdown on illicit trade looms

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China tariff cut seen as boon for SA agriculture South Africa’s agricultural exporters are being projected as the ones to benefit most from China’s slashing

Business says BEE undermining competitiveness, oil prices ease after Trump announcement, and digital ID a step closer

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New BEE rules, regulatory complexity a worry to business – BLSA Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has sounded the alarm about BEE rules and growing

Concern grows over xenophobia, surge in SA arms exports, factories see increased activity

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Government responds to anti-immigrant marchesGovernment is moving to contain rising tensions following anti-immigrant marches, as protests against undocumented migration gain momentum and risk escalating into

Attack reported in Strait of Hormuz, top economist warns of recession risk, and High Court judge speaks up for investigative journalism

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Vessel reportedly hit by “unknown projectiles” as Iran warns US A tanker reported being hit by “unknown projectiles” in the Strait of Hormuz soon after