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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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Ramaphosa suspends Police Minister Senzo Mchunu after explosive claims of sabotage inside SAPS, but critics aren’t convinced the cleanup is more than political theatre. Meanwhile, Eskom continues to drag its feet over key reforms as South Africa pushes for a more open electricity grid. Over in e-commerce, Temu speeds up delivery through local third-party partners without ever setting up shop in SA. Brad Binder survives a crash-filled MotoGP in Germany, while Chelsea walks away with £111 million after their Club World Cup triumph.

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South Africa’s Grade R mandate will be kicksing in — but provinces are left scrambling without a cent of extra funding. Cigarette giants warn of a black market takeover as billions in tax go up in smoke, with Polaris caught in the middle. On the field, the Springboks silence critics with a dominant and unorthodox win over Italy, bending the rules and maybe rewriting them.

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SA is facing a surge in cyberattacks, from deepfake investment scams to ransomware leaking sensitive state information. Vodacom’s R13 billion fibre deal gets the nod from the Competition Commission, but only after agreeing to strict price caps and oversight. Treasury is rolling out a R9 billion guarantee fund to unlock private grid investment. Fast food giants like KFC and Col'Cacchio are scrambling to adapt as costs rise and competition heats up. And South Africa’s SA20 T20 league is back this December, drawing global eyes.

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Lesotho has been hit hard after Trump’s brutal tariffs threats brought its textile industry to its knees, with AGOA’s expiry looming like a hammer. Back home, car giants are scrambling to fix faulty brakes, belts, and bolts in a wave of urgent recalls that could affect thousands. Home Affairs just got an R11 billion upgrade — promising digital IDs, faster queues, passport delivery, and face scans — but can it really deliver? And in sport, the Boks ring 11 changes for the Italy Test, as Willie le Roux eyes his 100th cap.

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Trump hits South Africa with a 30% tariff, sparking concern across export sectors as Pretoria’s trade proposal gets ignored. At home, SARS’s eFiling system crashes on day one, locking out thousands of taxpayers, while Joburg’s new CCTV by-law draws backlash over surveillance and red tape. In healthcare, top medical schemes face scrutiny over racial bias in audit practices, and in the Eastern Cape, one hospital has lost a third of its doctors to working conditions. Meanwhile in sport, the Bulls part ways with Jake White as a couple of veteran Springboks return to Loftus, setting up a potential major power shift in rugby.

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