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CAF Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso is under intense pressure in the richest African club clash, defending a 1-0 lead over FAR Rabat in the second leg of the final, with a record $6m prize plus more if they win the CAF Super Cup and qualify for the 2029 Club World Cup. Sovereign Credit Boost: Moody’s upgraded South Africa’s outlook to positive, citing improving fiscal discipline and reforms—its first upward outlook change since 2007—while keeping ratings at Ba2. Learner’s Licence Shock: Only 40% pass SA’s computerised learner’s licence test, down from 68% in 2021, as RTMC links the drop to a crackdown on fraud but many applicants complain the questions are confusing. Governance & Justice: The Madlanga Commission faces fresh allegations that SAPS lost control of its own software in a R50bn deal, while shareholders at Amaanat Investment demand release of a long-delayed forensic report. Social Protection: SASSA confirms May 2026 SRD grant payment dates and launches a WhatsApp self-service channel. Migration Tensions: Anti-immigrant protests are flaring again ahead of June 30, with Human Rights Watch warning of intimidation and service denials.

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LABUSA Travel updates Echoes of Africa Tour 2027 with four-country itinerary

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Corporate event market seen reaching $730.7 billion by 2035

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Faucet market seen reaching $118.4 billion by 2035

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Astrology market seen reaching $22.8 billion by 2031

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South Africa’s citrus gains expanded China market access through a new phytosanitary deal 

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South African storytelling in the spotlight at Cannes Film Festival

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