South Africa
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Cosatu to Support Both ANC and SACP in Upcoming Local Elections
Cosatu national congress resolves to back ANC and SACP in November local elections
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Global Trade Realigns as Critical Minerals Reshape International Commerce
Global trade is fragmenting into ideologically aligned mineral blocs as demand for critical minerals reshapes international commerce.
South Africa
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Pirates' Mbuthuma Should Face Charges for Vicious Kick on Matthews - Hlungwani
Former referee Victor Hlungwani criticizes PSL for not taking action against violent incidents, urges charges against Orlando Pirates' Yanela Mbuthuma for kicking Mamelodi Sundowns' Tashr...
South Africa
3 min
Expert Shares Insights on Teaching Boys About Mental Health
Literacy advocate Tumisang Shongwe discusses her new book, 'Our Brothers' Voices,' which explores men's mental health and emotional suppression.
South Africa
3 min
Proteas Coach Shukri Conrad Seeks Answers After Crushing Defeat to Australia
South Africa's cricket team faces questions after a 214-run loss to Australia in the first Test at Kingsmead, with coach Shukri Conrad seeking solutions.
South Africa
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Exciting Masilela ‘one of the best I’ve seen’, says Pirates coach Ouaddou
Orlando Pirates midfielder Simphiwe Masilela impresses coach Abdeslam Ouaddou with his skills and potential.
South Africa
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Alleged Rape Victim Fears for Life if Accused is Granted Bail
An 18-year-old woman allegedly raped by former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has expressed fears for her life if he is granted bail.
South Africa
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Meet Navi Pillay, the South African judge who won the Nobel Prize
International human rights judge Navi Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
South Africa
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French student protests draw comparisons to 1968, but serve far-left and far-right interests
French student protests spark concerns about education and economy, drawing parallels to 1968 movements.
South Africa
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Kaizer Chiefs' Da Cruz falls ill after third straight Premiership draw
Kaizer Chiefs' head coach Fernando da Cruz fell ill after his team's 1-1 draw with Stellenbosch FC in the Betway Premiership.
South Africa
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Trump's Diesel Deal with Russia Sparks Concerns Over Ukraine and US-Europe Relations
US President Donald Trump has struck a deal with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to allow Russia to sell millions of tonnes of diesel, sparking concerns over Ukraine and US-Europe rela...
South Africa
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Ouaddou urges Simphiwe Masilela to ditch the 'circus'
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou challenges Simphiwe Masilela to adopt modern football standards.