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Despite heightened uncertainty caused by the elections (above), South Africa’s financial system has remained resilient. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Financial system coped with pre-election jitters, but risks remain

The Financial Stability Review highlights resilience, but warns of geopolitical risks and high government debt exposure This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

Gauteng has recorded the highest road fatalities to date during the 2023 festive season, Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga said on Friday.
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Gauteng records South Africa’s highest festive season road crash fatalities so far

Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga urged drivers to stop and rest during long-distance trips This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

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Hail, floods and fires: Insurers in the eye of the storm

Extreme weather events are a key risk to insurers as the climate crisis threatens to ratchet up the price of cover