South Africa
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Shadrack Sibiya’s resignation from SAPS classified as dishonourable discharge
Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya resigns from SAPS amid disciplinary proceedings
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South Africa
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Zverev makes history as first German to clinch ATP Year-End No.1 spot
Alexander Zverev becomes first German to clinch ATP Year-End No.1 spot after Carlos Alcaraz's shock defeat in Shanghai.
South Africa
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French schools remain closed amid ongoing protests
About 130 French high schools remained closed on Monday as authorities hope the protest movement will subside before the upcoming school break.
South Africa
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South Africa Launches Opt-Out Registry to Curb 17.47 Billion Spam Calls
South Africa introduces a national opt-out registry to block unwanted marketing calls and messages, following a surge in spam calls and messages.
South Africa
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New Restaurants and Upgrades Coming to Kruger National Park
SANParks announces new restaurant operators and upgrades at several popular Kruger National Park rest camps
South Africa
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Proposed Rules to Restrict Use of TRNs and Driving Licences as ID
South Africa's Department of Transport proposes amendments to restrict use of traffic register numbers and driving licences as general identification documents.
South Africa
3 min
Stryd oor waterheffings verder gevat
Regsvrae oor verjaring van uitstaande waterheffings onbeantwoord ná hooggeregshof se uitspraak
South Africa
3 min
‘Period Paper’ campaign turns period poverty into Loeries-winning idea
The "Period Paper" campaign, created by Joe Public for Independent Media, has won a Grand Prix at the 2026 Loerie Awards for its portrayal of period poverty.
South Africa
3 min
Peace activists warn against violent anti-migrant protests in South Africa
Peace activists reject calls for Indians to join violent protest marches against migrants in South Africa, citing risks of xenophobia and violence.
South Africa
3 min
Cosatu Conference Postponed Amidst Internal Disagreements
Cosatu's national conference postponed due to internal disagreements and failure to meet quorum requirements.
South Africa
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South African musicians in the running for Grammy Awards
South African musicians, including DJ uDBN Gogo and jazz musician Nduduzo Makhathini, have been nominated for the 69th Grammy Awards.
South Africa
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Five in court after alleged R100m drug lab found near Krugersdorp
Five South African nationals arrested and charged with manufacturing and dealing in illegal drugs