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flag South Africa hosts major sustainability conference, faces cyber defense gaps, arms export concerns, and military mission shift.

flag The CSIR@80 | G-STIC Pretoria conference, held October 8–10, 2025, marked the first African hosting of the global sustainability event, spotlighting science and innovation for water security, green energy, and circular economies, with South Africa’s CSIR praised for its 30-year role in advancing tech and health. flag Meanwhile, South Africa’s military cyber defenses remain underdeveloped despite growing threats, with key strategies still under review and Cyber Command lacking transparency. flag Four retired Gazelle helicopters were secretly exported from South Africa to Libya, raising UN embargo concerns, while whistleblowers in South Africa continue to face severe risks despite legal protections. flag Lastly, three South African Air Force Oryx helicopters returned from the DRC after SAMIDRC mission termination, including one heavily damaged in combat, signaling a shift in regional military involvement.

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