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The National has officially launched. 🇿🇦
A new voice in South African journalism, bringing depth, context and perspective to the stories that matter.
This is just the beginning.
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Household hunger in South Africa reached its highest level since 2010, with 12% reporting hunger in 2025. Despite easing food inflation, rising living costs continue to strain budgets.
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South Africa’s economic recovery remains fragile. This week’s economic wrap examines a 12.7% mining output decline, elevated fuel prices and tentative signs of third-quarter growth.
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New York. London. Milan. Paris. How are the world's biggest fashion weeks connected?
As Fashion Month concludes, attention turns to South Africa, with MaXhosa Africa's Paris debut and the upcoming SAFW in Johannesburg.
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Gwede Mantashe’s walkout from Cosatu’s congress has renewed focus on tripartite alliance tensions, as the SACP prepares to contest the November 4 elections independently.
Read more: https://t.co/aFmVnb74Op
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Fatal falls and wildlife encounters have highlighted the risks of extreme travel. Experts examine how social media, overconfidence and poor preparation can influence decisions.
Read more in The National’s Sunday print edition.
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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s mid-term budget on Wednesday will put a proposed R10bn fuel relief package and stronger-than-expected tax collections in focus.
Read more in The National’s Sunday print edition.
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Former president Jacob Zuma has been discharged after 11 days in hospital. The MK Party attributes his admission to fatigue and says he is back home, attending to party matters ahead of the November 4 elections.
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Could the MK Party sustain itself without Jacob Zuma’s active leadership? In this opinion piece, Prof Bheki Mngomezulu examines the party’s succession planning and long-term future.
Read more in The National’s Sunday print edition.
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Rising living costs are reshaping retirement plans in South Africa. New research shows just 23% of surveyed pre-retirees believe their savings will be sufficient, while 41% report supplementary income sources.
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Physical and emotional changes during midlife can affect intimacy. Drawing on Harvard Medical School guidance, experts share ways couples can adapt through communication, comfort and mutual understanding.
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Higher borrowing costs are putting pressure on South Africa’s property market, with prime at 10.75%. Industry representatives say the market remains resilient but urge buyers to reassess affordability and sellers to price realistically.
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Strauss & Co previewed 126 lots from 30 countries ahead of its October 20 international art auction in Cape Town, featuring works by Irma Stern and Erik Laubscher, alongside historic jewellery and silverware.
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South Africa could face a 17% gap between water demand and supply by 2030. Shorter showers, fixing leaks and smarter garden watering can help households conserve water, alongside improved infrastructure and municipal maintenance.
Read more at https://t.co/zCUCO8Gw4a

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South Africa’s vehicle sales rose 18% in September, but industry leaders warn that rising imports threaten local manufacturing. The components sector reports 15 plant closures and at least 7,000 job losses over three years.
Read more: https://t.co/30HKsdvRgO
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South African consumers are more optimistic about their finances, with 73% of survey respondents confident about the year ahead. However, 97% remain concerned about inflation, while borrowing costs weigh on credit decisions.
Read more: https://t.co/4A65wBItpS

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Food waste can put added pressure on household budgets. This World Food Day, better fridge storage, understanding food date labels and using leftovers can help South Africans reduce waste and save money.
Read more: https://t.co/yh8xvcnbe5
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Elon Musk has unveiled Tesla’s next-generation Roadster, with a rocket-assisted prototype reportedly hovering, flipping and performing aerial manoeuvres.
Production is targeted for 2028, with pricing unconfirmed.
Read more: https://t.co/ZkNv7auxgK
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South Africa plans to phase out semi-knocked-down vehicle assembly and end support for new facilities to boost local manufacturing. Economists warn that high costs and infrastructure constraints remain challenges.
Read more: https://t.co/EcGrvygUbC
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Navi Pillay’s 2026 Nobel Peace Prize offers Africa an opportunity to strengthen justice, accountability and women’s leadership in peacebuilding, argues political analyst and author @kimheller3 in this thought piece.
Read more: https://t.co/VqljyEH2UN
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Why do barriers to economic inclusion persist decades after apartheid?
In her latest Kasi Brief column, @vusivokwana reflects on racial discrimination in the property market and the need to bridge township communities and the formal economy.
Read more: https://t.co/ZR7yqZUJSg