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Tharisa meets full-year production guidance, progresses Karo project
Tharisa reports annual production in line with guidance for 2026 financial year
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School protests in France highlight contentious public order policing history
Hundreds of thousands of French students protest over high school conditions, sparking debate on police tactics
South Africa
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Nigeria faces world's highest projected death toll from super El Niño heat
Researchers project 451,000 additional heat deaths worldwide, with Nigeria facing the highest toll in Africa.
South Africa
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Tigray faces a double catastrophe: War and worsening hunger
Renewed conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region exacerbates a severe food crisis, with 3.9 million people requiring emergency food assistance.
South Africa
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Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize is a vote of confidence in a global legal order under fire
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to distinguished South African jurist and international judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, recognising her exceptional contributions to global jus...
South Africa
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South Africa's Deputy Police Commissioner Dishonorably Discharged
Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, once second-in-command of South Africa's police force, has left the force with a dishonorable discharge.
South Africa
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The only place left is the moon: A Sudanese journey through a world of closed borders
Sudanese nationals face increasing difficulty traveling abroad due to stricter visa rules and border controls, leaving many feeling isolated and without a sense of belonging.
South Africa
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Legal Aid SA faces R729m funding squeeze, threatening access to justice
South Africans who cannot afford private lawyers face growing uncertainty over access to state-funded legal representation.
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Five Restaurants Announced for Taste of Cape Town Festival
The Taste of Cape Town festival has announced its first five participating restaurants, featuring top chefs from around the city.
South Africa
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Asylum Chaos Exposes South Africa's Governance Crisis
Anti-immigrant protests erupted in Soweto, Johannesburg, and Durban after the Department of Home Affairs issued directives in response to a Constitutional Court ruling on asylum seekers.
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Cape Town Officials Deny Anaconda Sighting in Zeekoevlei
Fears of a mysterious creature in Zeekoevlei water resurfaced after a community activist claimed two boys witnessed a suspected snake drag a person into the deep.
South Africa
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Two March and March activists granted bail in Durban; parolee remains in custody
Two alleged March and March activists granted R1,000 bail each in Durban, while a third accused, a parolee, remains in custody pending a further bail application.