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The former deputy president’s daughter from a previous marriage has gone to court to lay claim to funds from his estate in a battle with his widow
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Global cities call for $800bn in climate finance at first African Urban20 summit
Urban leaders call for multilevel governance, affordable housing and zero-emission transport to drive sustainable urban futures
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Livestock farming under pressure as SA balances food security, emissions
Livestock farming feeds millions of South Africans, but it also leaves a carbon footprint, which needs to be addressed.
MBDA records historic 81% performance
For the first time since establishment, the entity achieved 81% overall performance, supported by strong financial performance with capital expenditure at 85%, says Anele Qaba, CEO of MBDA.
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SA’s great municipal experiment
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Africa
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Malawi on a knife’s edge as it awaits presidential election result
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Mpina’s removal from Tanzania’s presidential race boosts Samia’s reelection chances
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US Republicans propose bill on removal of Zimbabwe sanctions
Education
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New science hub bridges lab-skills gap for underprivileged students
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Gauteng needs 200 more schools, says education MEC Chiloane
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Calls grow to address marginalisation of boys in education system