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News South Africa » Eastern Cape » Economy: Mandela Bay Welcomes Progress On Proposed Nuclear Power Plant

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Published on: Thursday 22 October 2026

Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Babalwa Lobishe has welcomed the acceptance of the final scoping report for Eskom's proposed 5 200-megawatt nuclear power plant at Thyspunt in the Kouga Local Municipality, ...

News South Africa » Eastern Cape » Economy: South Africa lowers 2026 growth forecast, cuts fuel levies to ease cost pressures

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Published on: Wednesday 21 October 2026

CAPE TOWN, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- South Africa has lowered its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 1.2 percent and announced temporary fuel levy cuts to ease cost-of-living pressures, Finance Minister ...

News South Africa » Eastern Cape » Economy: South Africa Regions and Provinces Explained

News channel or source: https://www.riotimesonline.com/south-africa-regions-provinces-explained-2026/

Published on: Wednesday 14 October 2026

South Africa regions explained: the nine provinces, where people, money and power sit, and how jobs differ, with official data as of October 2026.

News South Africa » Eastern Cape » Economy: UCT study puts South Africa’s celebration economy at more than R500bn

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Published on: Wednesday 07 October 2026

A UCT study estimates that weddings, funerals, religious gatherings and other milestones generate more than R500bn in annual spending, despite mounting pressure on household finances.

News South Africa » Eastern Cape » Economy: South Africa Must Confront the Enduring Legacy of Migrant Labour

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Published on: Sunday 18 October 2026

Former University of Fort Hare vice-chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu has argued that South Africa must confront the enduring legacy of migrant labour by rebuilding rural economies, rethinking ...

News South Africa » Eastern Cape » Economy: UCT study puts South Africa’s celebrations economy above R500bn

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Published on: Wednesday 07 October 2026

A new UCT Liberty Institute study estimates that weddings, cultural ceremonies, religious gatherings and other celebrations contribute more than R500bn a year to South Africa’s economy, despite ...

News South Africa » Eastern Cape » Economy: Who Runs South Africa in 2026, Coalition and Business

News channel or source: https://www.riotimesonline.com/south-africa-power-structure-explained-2026/

Published on: Monday 12 October 2026

South Africa power explained: the coalition, business families, provinces, unions, the army and the 33.6% jobless who are left out, as of October 2026.

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