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China opens cherry market to South African exporters
Growers gain access to lucrative country as SA diversifies
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Economy
How economic contraction puts the Reserve Bank in a bind over rates
Reserve Bank could weigh interest rate pause as GDP shrinks for first time in six quarters
By Stella Mapenzauswa
Law
Last-ditch Mandela auction battle turns on R21m prison key
Constitutional Court hears final bid to stop sale of disputed Robben Island key and Mandela items
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Coalition prospects with DA offer hope amid party infighting
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Treasury plans new funding to fix border infrastructure
Plan includes damaged fencing and deteriorating roads as part of a broader migration control plan for 2026-30
SCA upholds Western Cape introduction of new public schools models
Supreme Court of Appeal ruling paves the way for other provinces to take similar steps
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Dreams of socialism and ethnic separation resurface in contesting narratives
Zambia taps Altron Security to roll out national digital ID system
System featuring electronic signatures and secure online government services enables citizens to authenticate digital transactions and access e-government offerings
Standard Bank and Java Capital join forces on property deals
Collaboration aims to unlock capital for real estate and infrastructure growth
Adtech company Naritive takes a bet on attention over online impressions
Studio is the first of four connected 'attention intelligence tools' for clients' use
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