South Africa
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Ramaphosa Warns Against Anti-Immigrant Violence in Durban
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visits Durban amid heightened tensions, warns against anti-immigrant violence and urges unity.
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Two separate farm attacks in North West leave one dead and one critically injured
A woman was killed and a farmer critically injured in separate attacks on farms in North West, South Africa.
South Africa
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South Africa's CIDB Removes 13 Construction Companies Over Alleged Registration Misrepresentation
South Africa's Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has removed 13 construction companies from the National Register of Contractors for allegedly misrepresenting information in ...
South Africa
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The Gambia Wins Jollof Rice Title for Second Year in a Row
Gambia takes top spot at 2026 West Africa Food Festival, beating Nigeria and Ghana
South Africa
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Numsa Suspends Regional Leaders Amid Union Power Struggle
South Africa's National Union of Metalworkers suspends regional leaders who held unauthorized meeting
South Africa
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Ramaphosa not summoned to TRC inquiry on apartheid cases
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has not been summoned to appear before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases inquiry.
South Africa
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Soweto Derby Security Tightened Amid Threats and Legal Developments
Security beefed up at Soweto derby with warnings of arrest for ticketless fans
South Africa
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Joburg Residents Face Trash Pileup Amid Samwu Protest
Joburg plunged into service delivery crisis as municipal workers protest over unfulfilled wage agreements
South Africa
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Netflix Series Bass X Machina Set to Premiere on November 3, 2026
Netflix series Bass X Machina, an action fantasy animated show, is set to premiere on November 3, 2026, featuring Brian Tyree Henry and Janelle Monáe.
South Africa
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Suzuki True Value hits 6.5 million used car sales milestone in India
Suzuki's True Value certified pre-owned car business marks 25 years in India with over 6.5 million cumulative sales.
South Africa
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Floods linked to mental health issues in quarter of Africans studied
Study finds floods lead to mental health problems in 25% of people in four African countries
South Africa
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KZN Transport Cracks Down on Traffic Offenses After Actress's Arrest
KZN transport vows to apply traffic law without fear or favour after arresting actress Asavela Mqokiyana for speeding.