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Elon Musk Accuses South Africa of Racism Over Starlink Licence Refusal
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO claims Pretoria is blocking Starlink because he is not Black, reigniting fierce debate about BEE policy, foreign investment and digital inclusion.
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Big Tech in Africa 2026: How Google, Meta and Huawei Are Reshaping the Continent’s Digital Future
From data centres and 5G networks to mobile apps that reach hundreds of millions, the world’s biggest tech giants are accelerating their African expansion — and fundamentally changing how the continent connects, works and grows.
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Julius Malema’s Bold 2029 Strategy: EFF Leader Eyes Kingmaker Role in Next Election
From fiery opposition to calculated coalition builder — Malema is repositioning the EFF as a potential decisive force in South Africa’s 2029 political landscape.
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Inside Pretoria’s Forgotten Taxi Routes: Where Daily Crime Statistics Hide a Decade of Unreported Violence
Commuters and drivers on Pretoria’s minibus taxi routes have endured years of hijackings, shootings and robberies that rarely appear in official police figures — a hidden epidemic of violence that statistics simply ignore.
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Eastern Cape TVET Graduates: Why Thousands Still Can't Find Jobs Despite Training
April 8, 2026
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NSFAS Funding Gaps Exposed: Why Over 100,000 Matriculants Remain Stranded Despite Record Approvals
April 2, 2026
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Higher Education
SA University Placement Crisis Deepens: 100,000+ Matriculants Stranded as Demand Outstrips Spaces
April 2, 2026
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Basic Education
UNESCO GEM Report Warning: 273 Million Out of School Globally – Sub-Saharan Africa Hardest Hit
April 2, 2026
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Security & Conflict
Sahel Security Crisis 2026: Jihadist Gains, Russian Influence and West Africa’s Forgotten War
Three years after the wave of military coups, the Sahel has become Africa’s most volatile region, with jihadist groups expanding, Russian forces filling the vacuum left by France, and millions displaced.
Why the Sahel Crisis Keeps Spreading Across Borders
From Mali and Burkina Faso to Niger, Nigeria and the coastal states, the Sahel’s instability is no longer a contained regional emergency. It is evolving into a wider cross-border security crisis.
Why JNIM’s Violence Surge Matters Beyond Burkina Faso
The militant offensive is not just a Burkina Faso story — it signals a wider regional threat stretching from Niger to Benin and the Gulf of Guinea.
Why Maiduguri’s Bombings Signal a Dangerous Return to Mass-Casualty Tactics
The coordinated blasts in northeast Nigeria were not just another attack — they suggest insurgents may be reviving a strategy designed to spread fear, overwhelm responders and test the state’s security grip.
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