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Why is the South African Civil Aviation Authority grounding planes? The regulator has grounded 3,000 aircraft, claiming their engines are old. It risks gutting the industry it is supposed to develop… by Guy Leitch July 3, 2025 News·Opinion 1
Hotel group’s collapse leaves trail of decay Switched off lights, mounting debts and decaying buildings. Bin Otaiba’s hotel empire in South Africa is crumbling, dragging its brands down with it… by Ash Müller June 30, 2025 News 1
The R74bn MTN lawsuit – a litmus test for corporate accountability It’s vital that allegations of MTN’s corruption in securing its Iranian telecommunications contract be finally tested in a court of law… Jane BormanRa’eesa Pather June 30, 2025 News·Opinion 1
The week ahead: GNU pressure, US snubs and more Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days ahead… by The South Africa Brief June 30, 2025 News
How the UAE stonewalled South Africa’s Gupta probes Emirati officials rebuffed at least five legal petitions to pin down the Guptas, all the while accusing South African media of maligning their country… by Khadija Sharife June 27, 2025 News
Dirty money fuels climate crunch The Bezos wedding in the climate-sensitive city of Venice is an out-of-control display of the power of the wealthy. And ecologically tone-deaf too… by Ann Crotty June 27, 2025 News·Opinion
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