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South Africa’s population reportedly hits 63.1 million — but beneath the headline is a deeper shift in who’s moving, where they’re going, and what it means for the economy. New US tariffs could hammer local exporters, but Pretoria is doubling down on Africa-wide trade as a long-term play. Johannesburg secures the biggest sports payday since 2010, with LIV stars and local legends teeing off at Steyn City. Pilots extend their strike over working conditions, demanding more predictable rosters. And in the Wildcard: a diamond-smuggling outlaw who once charmed the Kalahari.

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South Africa’s borders are heating up with alleged Lesotho-linked militias accused of training for “land reclamation” campaigns, just as the country declares a national disaster over brutal US tariffs. Meanwhile, airport security failures are exposed after two training grenades were cleared and flown to Ethiopia. On the markets, the JSE hits a record 100,000 points but beneath the surface, the number of listed companies is shrinking fast.

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South Africa’s Treasury faces a chilling cyberattack - with malware slipping through a Microsoft flaw, raising alarms about national security and digital defences. Parliament narrowly passes the national budget after Ramaphosa fires a minister under pressure, exposing cracks in the GNU. In business, Panado-maker Adcock Ingram gets a surprise R4 billion buyout offer from India’s Natco Pharma. On the sports front, Tadej Pogačar closes in on a historic fourth Tour de France win, while Brevis and Pretorius headline the Proteas squad. And finally, is Joburg sitting on R450 billion in invisible gold? One PhD student might’ve just cracked it.

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South Africa is borrowing R7 billion from the BRICS Bank to fix major highways - but with potholes still everywhere, will this money really fix anything? Meanwhile, the JSE has just smashed through the 100,000 mark for the first time ever, driven by global interest in local commodities and relative political 'calm'. In media, DStv is being taken over by French giant Canal+, shaking up the local streaming scene and raising questions about SA content control. And in today’s wildcard: the secret story of how apartheid South Africa built nuclear bombs — and then dismantled them all.

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Ramaphosa fires his higher education minister just days before a crucial budget vote - now the DA wants more. Dis-Chem pulls a skincare line after regulators crack down on its CeraVe copy. Meanwhile, Steinhoff’s ghost finally fades as Ibex cashes out R28 billion in Pepkor shares, Telkom rebrands after a major profit rebound, and ABSA faces internal leaks. Matt Pearce also returns to the Bok commentary box as SuperSport looks to shake up its on-air team.

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The SABC wants to keep your VAT in a bold move to boost its cashflow without raising licence fees. Meanwhile, FlySafair is facing turbulence of its own, as pilots go on strike and flight cancellations mount. In business, the Starlink policy storm heats up with over 19,000 public submissions and growing concern from local telcos. Capitec names a new CEO, and gas prices keep climbing in the Western Cape. In sport, the Proteas defeat Zimbabwe, Scheffler wins the Open, and Sundowns striker Ribeiro bags Goal of the Tournament.

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FlySafair pilots have launched a two-week strike, escalating a standoff over pay and rest rights, while the airline insists it’s business as usual. In a landmark move, Meta is handing over user data in a South African court case involving explicit content of school children. Meanwhile, the Junior Boks defeat New Zealand to end a 13-year title drought and claim the U20 World Cup. And in today’s wildcard, we meet the Croatian man who survived seven near-death experiences — then won the lottery.

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South Africa’s latest intelligence report has named a coup among a list of potential national threats, sparking political jitters and raising  questions about state stability. Eskom, meanwhile, warns it can’t meet emissions targets, risking billions in climate funding. In business, Woolworths and Engen hit 100 co-branded stores as petrol stations pivot to retail. On the pitch, the Junior Boks storm into their first U20 final in a decade — while the Springboks gear up for Georgia.

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FlySafair faces a possible pilot strike, throwing travel plans and management into turbulence. Meanwhile, Shell’s offshore oil plans return, sparking fresh backlash from coastal communities. South Africa looks to China as US tariffs threaten auto exports, with new car plant deals on the table to protect jobs. On the pitch, the Boks test new talent against Georgia, with Siya Kolisi back in action. And in the Free State, a new dinosaur museum blends fossils and ancient folklore.

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Police trust in South Africa has collapsed, with just 22% of citizens saying they believe in SAPS - the lowest figure in 27 years. Meanwhile, Meta has been ordered to shut down anonymous Instagram and WhatsApp accounts targeting schoolchildren with explicit content. In sport, the Junior Springboks gear up for a massive U20 final against New Zealand after crushing Argentina. And at the G20 Finance Talks, the US is a no-show as BRICS grows louder.

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