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.
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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.
South Africa
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Evaluating Thabo Mbeki's Legacy in South Africa
Thabo Mbeki's presidency strengthened governance but blurred lines between state and party
South Africa
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IPID searches KZN Hawks officer Deena Govender’s home and workplace
IPID executes search warrant at KwaZulu-Natal Hawks officer Lieutenant-Colonel Deenadayalan “Deena” Govender's premises amid allegations aired at Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
South Africa
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Political killings spread to new provinces ahead of South Africa’s 2026 local elections
A new report by the Global Initiative against Transnational Organised Crime highlights a worrying trend of political assassinations migrating into provinces historically considered safe a...
South Africa
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Stigma stops Uganda's children from getting mental health help
Socio-cultural beliefs and stigma hinder Ugandan children from seeking mental health support, despite new school guidelines.
South Africa
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SASSA steps up grant reviews as beneficiaries urged not to ignore verification requests
SASSA reviews 105,508 grants in first quarter, urges beneficiaries to respond promptly to verification requests
South Africa
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Radical economic policies in Argentina offer lessons for South Africa
Argentina's President Javier Milei implemented radical economic policies, offering lessons for South Africa.
South Africa
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MK Party Cancels Rally Amid Candidate List Dispute and Zuma Health Concerns
MK Party cancels Siyathatha rally due to candidate list discrepancies and Zuma's ongoing medical care
South Africa
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Joseph Kabila Takes Helm of New Political-Military Front in DR Congo
Joseph Kabila, former DR Congo president, leads new front amid rebellion
South Africa
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South Africa's Agriculture Sector Shows Resilience Ahead of El Niño
South Africa's agriculture sector is well-prepared for the upcoming El Niño event, with high water dam levels and favourable grain stocks.