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Johann Maarman's Call for Accountability
South African commentator Johann Maarman criticizes ANC's Ronald Lamola
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Oil prices subside after Trump hails 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine
Oil prices fall as Trump announces an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
South Africa
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Manchester City's Financial Charges Cloud Premier League Season
Manchester City's 3-0 win over Liverpool did not ease concerns over the club's 100+ financial rule breaches.
South Africa
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South Africa's Class of 2026 Ready for Matric Exams
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube declares record cohort of nearly 963,000 candidates ready for National Senior Certificate exams
South Africa
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Residents urged to report impala sightings near Higginson Highway in Chatsworth
Residents in Chatsworth, South Africa, are being urged to report sightings of two impalas seen near Higginson Highway, while rangers search for the animals and investigate their origin.
South Africa
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Today's weather: Thunderstorm warning for Eastern Cape, heatwave in KZN
A Yellow Level 2 warning has been issued for severe thunderstorms over the Eastern Cape, with a heatwave expected in parts of KwaZulu-Natal from October 11 to 13.
South Africa
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South African Police Face Dilemma in Arresting SANDF Special Forces Members
Police warned that arresting six SANDF Special Forces members could trigger an armed confrontation, amid high-profile kidnapping and murder charges.
South Africa
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South African Company Develops Natural Products for Skin Care
JUSTBLiSS offers a range of natural products made with hemp seed oil.
South Africa
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Global poverty rises for first time since 2010
UN report shows 1.2 billion people now facing acute hardship
South Africa
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South African Media Personality Zimdollar Biyela Criticizes Online Trolls
Zimdollar Biyela slams online trolls for criticizing her skin care products
South Africa
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Nobel laureate Navanethem Pillay: ‘Justice is integral to peace’
South African lawyer Navanethem Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
South Africa
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Supreme Court of Appeal Rules Private Racist WhatsApps Can Constitute Hate Speech
South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal rules private racist WhatsApp messages can be considered hate speech, even if shared between people of the same race.