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THE READINESS REPORT: Watch – Redi Tlhabi has advice for America’s new ambassador to South Africa

🇿🇦 THE READINESS REPORT: Watch – Redi Tlhabi has advice for America’s new ambassador to South Africa

South Africa infrastructure Pending · 13/03/2026

In this solo episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi discusses newly appointed US Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, and the recen...

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ISS TODAY: Agoa extension offers little relief as US trade chaos rattles African exporters

🇿🇦 ISS TODAY: Agoa extension offers little relief as US trade chaos rattles African exporters

South Africa trade Pending · 13/03/2026

Agoa was designed to give investors predictability – yet its benefits are now threatened by the turmoil of shifting US trade rules....

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ELECTRICITY CRISIS: Nelson Mandela Bay councillors walk out of critical electricity meeting amid widespread blackouts

🇿🇦 ELECTRICITY CRISIS: Nelson Mandela Bay councillors walk out of critical electricity meeting amid widespread blackouts

South Africa energy Pending · 13/03/2026

Nelson Mandela Bay’s electricity committee collapsed after ANC councillors walked out when the department head left, amid ongoing citywide power outag...

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PEDAL POWER: Time parity for women introduced at iconic 2026 Cape Epic

🇿🇦 PEDAL POWER: Time parity for women introduced at iconic 2026 Cape Epic

South Africa tech Pending · 13/03/2026

After previously matching the elite women’s and men’s races over the same distances, the Absa Cape Epic has shifted its approach. This year it will al...

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MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: US intervenes to defend Israel in SA's genocide case at the ICJ

🇿🇦 MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: US intervenes to defend Israel in SA's genocide case at the ICJ

South Africa tech Pending · 13/03/2026

In its 11-page declaration, filed to the World Court, the US rejected South Africa’s accusations of genocide against Israel....

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ANALYSIS: Iran’s probable ‘withdrawal’ from 2026 World Cup opens up a legal minefield for Fifa

🇿🇦 ANALYSIS: Iran’s probable ‘withdrawal’ from 2026 World Cup opens up a legal minefield for Fifa

South Africa tech Pending · 13/03/2026

As the war in the Middle East continues to escalate, it appears increasingly likely that the Iranian men’s team won’t be able to compete at the 2026 F...

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JOBURG NEWSLETTER: Women’s Power, jazz at Hugh’s and honouring Ufrieda Ho

🇿🇦 JOBURG NEWSLETTER: Women’s Power, jazz at Hugh’s and honouring Ufrieda Ho

South Africa energy Pending · 13/03/2026

This is our Women’s Power edition. Inside, you’ll find Maria McCloy’s top picks and the best jazz at Hugh’s. We are dedicating this edition to our col...

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US issues 30-day sanctions waiver for purchase of Russian oil at sea

🇿🇦 US issues 30-day sanctions waiver for purchase of Russian oil at sea

South Africa energy Pending · 13/03/2026

The United States issued a 30-day waiver for countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products currently stranded at sea, in what Treasur...

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Japan to join Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ project, expects missile requests

🇿🇦 Japan to join Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ project, expects missile requests

South Africa tech Pending · 13/03/2026

Japan will inform the US next week that it intends to join the ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence initiative and expects that Washington may seek its help ...

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Poland's Tusk vows to use EU defence loans despite president's veto

🇿🇦 Poland's Tusk vows to use EU defence loans despite president's veto

South Africa tech Pending · 13/03/2026

Poland will use a European Union programme to fund defence despite a presidential veto of the scheme, the prime minister said on Friday, as he condemn...

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HEALTH INEQUITY: Red Cross Children’s Hospital doctor using donated ‘miracle’ cystic fibrosis drug to save lives

🇿🇦 HEALTH INEQUITY: Red Cross Children’s Hospital doctor using donated ‘miracle’ cystic fibrosis drug to save lives

South Africa health Pending · 13/03/2026

Trikafta, a ‘miracle’ cystic fibrosis drug, has the potential to radically improve lung function and life expectancy for patients living with the cond...

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Trump claimed in G7 call that Iran is ‘about to surrender’, Axios reports

🇿🇦 Trump claimed in G7 call that Iran is ‘about to surrender’, Axios reports

South Africa tech Pending · 13/03/2026

U.S. President Trump told G7 leaders in a virtual meeting on Wednesday that Iran is "about to surrender," Axios reported on Friday citing three offici...

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BUSINESS REFLECTION: Loaded for Bear: Religious extremism and oil — the toxic mix roiling world markets

🇿🇦 BUSINESS REFLECTION: Loaded for Bear: Religious extremism and oil — the toxic mix roiling world markets

South Africa tech Pending · 13/03/2026

Extremists on all sides effectively see this as a “Forever War” because it is literally a struggle for souls and eternity. And only one faith can be l...

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🇿🇦 STRESS TEST: The battle for women’s rights in an under-strain multilateral UN system

South Africa tech Pending · 13/03/2026

The Commission on the Status of Women faces a critical moment as activists strive to uphold global standards for women’s rights amid rising anti-right...

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A.B.I

🇿🇦 One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, SnapChat after social media ban

South Africa tech Pending · 13/03/2026

SYDNEY, March 13 (Reuters) - One-fifth of Australian teenagers under 16 were still using social media two months after the country banned platforms fr...

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A.B.I

🇿🇦 US carrying out rescue effort after military aircraft crash in Iraq

South Africa tech Pending · 13/03/2026

WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) - A US military refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, in an incident US Central Command said involve...

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A.B.I

🇿🇦 South Africa: 2 200 Soldiers Deployed to Five Provinces

South Africa General Pending · 13/03/2026

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces of his decision to deploy 2 200 mem...

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A.B.I

🇿🇦 South Africa: Cogta Committee Flags Key Issues Ahead of Tabling of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders Bill

South Africa tech Pending · 13/03/2026

[Parliament of South Africa] Members of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) on Friday on Friday...

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A.B.I

🇿🇦 South Africa: Media Statement - Deployment of Soldiers Assures Safety to Victims Against Inhumane Crime, Committee Chair

South Africa tech Pending · 13/03/2026

[Parliament of South Africa] The Select Committee on Security and Justice has noted with appreciation the speedy deployment of the South African Natio...

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