South Africa’s extravagant matric balls are the ‘Met Gala’ of high school dances

Before South African high school students complete their final exams, they first walk the red carpet, pulling out all the stops for their celebratory matriculation, or ‘matric,’ balls. The ...

South African President Talks Trump, Racism and That Oval Office ‘Ambush’

In an interview with The New York Times, President Cyril Ramaphosa opened up about the role of middle powers, relations with ...
Mining Weekly

Well-endowed South Africa has huge opportunity ‘right now’ to grow mining sector

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The Africa Report

Ramaphosa: South Africa’s economy in a ‘state of emergency’

President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa’s economy was “in a state of emergency” during his speech at a meeting of African National Congress (ANC) leaders in Johannesburg, calling the 30% US tariff ...
The New York Times

Simon Harmer and South Africa’s historic win in India: ‘If the grim reaper of cricket said it’s over, I’d be content’

South Africa's Simon Harmer (in the sunglasses) celebrates the wicket of India's KL Rahul Biju Boro/AFP via Getty Images The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join. Simon ...
U.S. News & World Report

South African Central Bank Lowers Inflation Goal Without Minister's Sign-Off

PRETORIA (Reuters) -South Africa's central bank said on Thursday it would now aim for 3% inflation, not 4.5%, despite the finance minister not yet signing off on a formal target change, as it lowered ...