War in Iran scuppers SA’s GDP forecasts
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Factionalism and power struggles have eroded voter confidence, causing fragmentation
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Absa on why it hired non-traditional banker as personal banking chief
Sitoyo Lopokoiyit appointed to head the bank's personal and private banking division
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Unions reject Treasury’s early retirement fund allocation
Cutting public sector workforce by 30,000 could further disrupt service delivery
By Luyolo Mkentane and Linda Ensor
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HomeChoice owner's customer base expands with focus on women and younger generations
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Carrim testifies that he invested R10m in company and paid Maumela R750,000 as a loan
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Oil prices drop amid mixed signals on Strait of Hormuz
US energy secretary retracts claim navy escorted oil shipment out of key shipping route
Disappointment as GDP grows 1.1% annually, missing Treasury’s target
Meanwhile, the conflict in the Middle East poses risks for 2026
Johann Rupert leads donors’ charge against Stellenbosch University chair
Donors wield influence in Stellenbosch leadership dispute
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