South Africa
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Injuries and Cards Plague Sharks in Cape Town Match
Sharks rugby team faces setbacks with injuries and cards in United Rugby Championship match against Stormers
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The Dark Side of AI: How Technology May Exacerbate Inequality
Even if AI solves science's hardest problems, unequal access and ownership may deepen existing social and economic disparities.
South Africa
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Task team finds weapons on East Rand, but murder suspect goes missing
A task team from KwaZulu-Natal found weapons and ammunition while searching for a murder suspect on the East Rand, but the suspect evaded capture.
South Africa
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South Africa's 2026-27 Summer Crop Season Kicks Off Amidst Uncertainty
South Africa's 2026-27 summer crop season has begun, with farmers navigating strong soil moisture and looming threats of El Niño drought and rising input costs.
South Africa
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South Africa Braces for Extreme Heat as Super El Niño Arrives
Super El Niño brings record temperatures and health risks to South Africa
South Africa
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Three arrested six years after police colonel shot dead outside home
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of a police colonel who was shot dead outside his home six years ago.
South Africa
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South Africa's asylum crisis fueled by Home Affairs' procedural barriers
South Africa's asylum crisis worsens as Home Affairs' procedural barriers and closed refugee offices leave legitimate applicants unable to seek protection.
South Africa
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Johannesburg's Next Mayor: A Call for Unconventional Leadership
Johannesburg's next mayor must be ready to tackle the city's dire challenges, including a broken financial system and inefficient service delivery.
South Africa
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Anti-Foreigner Unrest in Durban Fueled by Distorted Court Ruling
A narrow Constitutional Court ruling on asylum applications was distorted online into false claims about citizenship, grants, jobs and voting.
South Africa
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ANC and DA Consider Coalition in Johannesburg Ahead of 2026 Local Elections
ANC and DA may form coalition in Johannesburg, but challenges remain
South Africa
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DA candidate hits back at PA over LinkedIn qualifications dispute
Questions over DA Ward 66 candidate Sebastian Petersen's academic qualifications have sparked a political row with the Patriotic Alliance.
South Africa
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Johannesburg Withholds R4bn Misconduct Records Despite Mayor's Transparency Vow
Johannesburg's mayor vows transparency on financial misconduct but city withholds R4bn records