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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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country in southern Africa
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South Africa’s auto industry risks losing future vehicle production to Asian rivals as automakers choose sites for electric-vehicle manufacturing. A new 150% tax deduction may attract investment, but executives say reliable electricity, charging infrastructure, policy certainty, consumer demand and export competitiveness will also determine whether the country remains in global supply chains.
Stats SA set South Africa August inflation at 4.4% on 23 September 2026, up from 4.3%, with CPI flat month to month and fuel 20% dearer year on year.
The newly discovered species, Brachiomya ducentiunus, crawling on a sea urchin spine. CRAIG FOSTER VIA SWNS “> A species of clam that spends its entire life crawling between the spines of sea urchins has been found off…
Elon Musk claimed Friday that Starlink, his satellite internet company, is unable to operate in South Africa because he is “not black.” SpaceX, the satellite service’s parent company, is prohibited from entering the…
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South Africa Withdraws Asylum Directive After Violent Protests
Home Affairs withdrew its Sept. 28 asylum directive on Oct. 9 after offices were overwhelmed; rioters had torched 14 vehicles in Durban and 10 in Soweto.
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