South Africa
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Congo's former president Kabila forms new group to replace M23 insurgency
Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila launches new politico-military coalition.
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Donald Trump's Nobel Peace Prize Outburst Echoes Thomas Bernhard's Exploration of Vanity
Donald Trump's response to the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to Navi Pillay has drawn comparisons to the works of Austrian writer Thomas Bernhard, who explored the absurdity of hum...
South Africa
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Family Disappointed as Plumber Gets 28 Years for Girlfriend's Murder
A 41-year-old plumber has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for murdering his 19-year-old girlfriend, but the victim's family believes the sentence is too lenient.
South Africa
3 min
South Africa's Constitutional Court Weighs ANC's Exclusion from Local Government Elections
South Africa's Constitutional Court is deciding whether the ANC's failure to click a final button on the IEC's online system will keep 181 of its candidates off the ballot.
South Africa
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Atletico consistency highlights Man United instability since Ferguson
Manchester United's struggles since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure contrast with Atletico Madrid's stability under Diego Simeone.
South Africa
3 min
Zille Vows to Lead or Oppose in Joburg Council
DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille says she will go into opposition if her party doesn't secure a workable coalition in Johannesburg.
South Africa
3 min
Zheng Qinwen Makes History as First Chinese Winner of China Open
Zheng Qinwen wins China Open, first Chinese champion in tournament history
South Africa
3 min
Three Suspects Appear in Court Over Elizabeth 'Tsontso' Moselakgomo's Smartwatch
Three men appear in Kempton Park Magistrates' Court over possession of Elizabeth Moselakgomo's smartwatch, but search for her killer continues.
South Africa
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Verstappen Wins Singapore Grand Prix Amid Software Glitches and Track Criticisms
Max Verstappen claims first Singapore GP win, criticizes complex car regulations and software issues.
South Africa
3 min
Outgoing NSFAS Boss Carrim Reflects on Gains and Leadership Turmoil
Waseem Carrim, outgoing acting CEO of NSFAS, discusses performance gains, student engagement, and chronic governance churn hindering long-term stability.
South Africa
3 min
Pongoma retains Border Athletics presidency
Sicelo Pongoma re-elected as Border Athletics president for a second four-year term
South Africa
3 min
South Africa's Mining and Land Reform Framework Enters Pivotal Period
South Africa's mining sector faces uncertainty as new legislation and court rulings redefine land rights and mining operations.