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Shareholder asks corporation’s lawyers for proof payment was made after arbitration. ebx.sh/9iGDGP

Debt to Eskom dominates creditor bill as analysts warn of mounting financial strain. ebx.sh/eBp3FV

The engagement is part of a wider diplomatic push to reassure African partners after recent xenophobic violence. ebx.sh/GCvVBl

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Inquiry examines whether affidavit gave Idac jurisdiction to investigate Khumalo. ebx.sh/kvIwKu

The South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) has launched a five-year initiative focused on developing the technical capabilities and supporting infrastructure required for an electric vehicle (EV) battery value chain. tinyurl.com/dnh3zcea

Social development minister Dina Pule said the country's social grants agency has flagged more than 420,000 beneficiaries for eligibility reviews in the 2025/26 financial year, a project that is expected to save the government about R1.5bn. tinyurl.com/4r6724sr

Consumer inflation accelerated to 5% year-on-year in June from 4.5% in May, data showed on Wednesday, all but sealing the case for another interest rate hike when the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) concludes its monetary policy meeting on Thursday. tinyurl.com/muejf5r8

The National Treasury says its latest $1.5bn (R24.67bn) loan agreement with the World Bank is in line with its borrowing strategy that aims for long-term debt sustainability and affordability by raising funding at the lowest cost. 🔗 Read the full story: tinyurl.com/4rc8t5mn

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It is not true the corruption case against police crime intelligence head Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo was meant to block investigations into serious organised crime, Investigating Directorate Against Corruption head Andrea Johnson told the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Tuesday.

Financial stress is tightening its grip on South African consumers, with 72% reporting money-related anxiety as they grapple with escalating living costs, mounting debt repayments and fears of running out of money before month-end. 🔗 Read the full story: tinyurl.com/5y3vpryj

A rapid rise in quick commerce has emerged as one of the biggest disruptions facing the liquor market, transforming consumer purchasing habits as on-demand alcohol delivery increasingly replaces a trip to the shops. 🔗 Read the full story online: tinyurl.com/46rt6fk8

The 204-page August ‘26 issue of @SAHomeOwner Magazine – available in print at retail outlets for R64-00 and digital copies online at The @SAHomeOwner Shop – includes our Celebrating Women feature, honouring the women who are shaping the home industry. bit.ly/36XIqVh

Inflation spikes to 5% in June, all but cementing case for rate hike ebx.sh/bd6JYr

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The number of South African children living with HIV who received treatment at sites supported by the US government almost halved in the year to September 2025, according to research due to be presented at the 26th International Aids Conference in Rio de Janeiro next week.

Four more board members have resigned from the embattled Public Investment Corporation (PIC), bringing to six the number of nonexecutive directors to quit the asset manager in the past week. 🔗 Read the full story online: tinyurl.com/2dtcppe7

Inside the governance allegations rocking small farmers’ association ebx.sh/MxMwvk