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UKZN doctoral student to represent South Africa at BRICS debate finals
UKZN's Melissa Sibanda wins national BRICS Debate Championship, to compete in Moscow.
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South Africa's Municipalities in Crisis as Elections Approach
South Africa's municipalities are plagued by poor service delivery, corruption, and infrastructure decay, issues that are likely to influence the upcoming elections.
South Africa
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The tragedies that shaped Mugabe
Zimbabwe's former president Robert Mugabe faced profound personal grief, including the death of his young son and a close revolutionary comrade.
South Africa
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Pitso Dladla Takes Over as Interim Coach of Young Africans in Tanzania
Pitso Dladla appointed as interim coach of Young Africans in Tanzania after Manqoba Mngqithi's departure
South Africa
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South African President Ramaphosa Vows to Crack Down on Xenophobic Violence
President Cyril Ramaphosa says his government will not tolerate xenophobic violence and intimidation in the name of protesting against illegal immigrants.
South Africa
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DA's Delivery Record Under Scrutiny as Cape Town Election Approaches
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis faces scrutiny of the DA's delivery record ahead of the 2026 local government election.
South Africa
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Ekurhuleni ANC Pledges to Address Metro's Financial Woes Ahead of 2026 Elections
ANC in Ekurhuleni vows to tackle financial challenges, including R2 billion missing in electricity revenue
South Africa
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SARS officials search Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi's office and residence
SARS officials have searched the office and residence of City of Tshwane Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi as part of an investigation into his financial affairs.
South Africa
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Corruption in South Africa's Police Force: Protecting Whistleblowers Vital
South Africa's police force is plagued by corruption, and protecting whistleblowers is crucial to addressing the issue, experts say.
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South Africa
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ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula Addresses Flagstaff Community
ANC SG Fikile Mbalula speaks to the community of Flagstaff, Ngquza Hill, in a live broadcast.
South Africa
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Misinformation and Disinformation Threaten Electoral Integrity in South Africa
Misinformation and disinformation campaigns are targeting institutions like the Electoral Commission of South Africa, threatening electoral integrity and human rights.
South Africa
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Five Tshwane polls give DA an edge in coalition negotiations
Recent polls in Tshwane show the DA in first place and the ANC in second, with smaller parties likely to be kingmakers in the upcoming local elections.