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Iran war is exposing South Africa’s dependency on diesel: what went wrong

It is forgivable to think that an oil shock mainly hurts at the petrol pump. After all, that is where households feel it first. But when my colleagues and I at the Bureau for Economic Research started digging through South Africa’s fuel data, a different story emerged – one that…

The Conversation · May 24

South African Gaza flotilla activists allege they were shocked with electricity in Israeli detention

South African activists detained while trying to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza have alleged abuse by Israeli soldiers

The Independent UK · May 23

‘It’s as if Arya, my great dane, is contemplating time and memory’: Johan Van Aarde’s best phone picture

The South African photographer says this image of his ‘soulmate’ evokes feelings of sadness and longing in him

The Guardian - UK · May 23

Tharisa H1 Earnings Call Highlights

Tharisa (LON:THS) reported sharply higher first-half earnings and cash generation, supported by stronger platinum group metals prices and stable chrome production, while management said it continues to fund underground development in South Africa and advance the Karo Platinum project in Zimbabwe. C

MarketBeat · May 21

Trump admin finds space for 10,000 more white South African immigrants after gutting refugee program

Trump has slashed the intake of refugees to historic lows not seen since 1980

We Got This Covered · May 20

SA20 helped South Africa build squad depth like India: Faf Du Plessis

Faf du Plessis believes the rise of the SA20 has significantly strengthened South Africa’s cricket talent pool, helping the country develop squad depth comparable to India. The former Proteas captain said the league has created more opportunities for emerging players, expanded the national talent pipeline, and provided a global platform…

The Economic Times · May 20

Borthwick delays call on resting Itoje until final England squad announced in June

England’s head coach, Steve Borthwick, says he may rest some senior players including his captain, Maro Itoje, for all or part of the Nations Championship

The Guardian - UK · May 19

Trump Administration Plans to Admit up to 10,000 More White South African Refugees Into the United States

The administration claimed through an emergency notice to Congress that "unforeseen developments in South Africa created an emergency refugee situation"

Latin Times · May 19

Animal welfare groups say three South African zoo elephants are depressed

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The Independent UK · May 19

Aon Announces Regional Leadership Appointments to Advance Aon United Strategy

DUBLIN, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced that Kai-Frank Buechter and Tracy-Lee Kus will serve as co-CEOs of EMEA, effective June 1, with Buechter overseeing Continental Europe and North Africa and Kus responsible for the UK, Ireland, South Africa…

AAP · May 19