1,500 South African businesses shut their doors in 2025

More than 1,500 businesses shut their doors in South Africa in 2025, new Stats SA figures show.
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Scammers steal millions from elderly victims in five countries

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Small South African businesses wait months for payment

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Families must buy staple food even when prices rise

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