South Africa
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Steve Smith's Fielding Masterclass Piles Pressure on Proteas in First Test
Australia takes control of first Test against South Africa with Steve Smith's four catches, leaving Proteas trailing by 139 runs.
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South Africa
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Tensions and Transnational Tracks: Biker Shot Dead as SA Drug Busts Rev Up Global Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Fears
A biker was killed and another wounded in a Pretoria shooting as concerns grow about rising tensions in South Africa's biking community and the influence of international outlaw motorcycl...
South Africa
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Proteas collapse with reckless batting as Australia seize control
South Africa's batting collapse hands Australia advantage in Test match
South Africa
3 min
Tributes pour in for Khaba Mkhize, champion of community journalism
Veteran journalist Khaba Mkhize remembered for commitment to community journalism, integrity, and dedication to improving lives
South Africa
2 min
South African National Defence Force Deployed to KwaZulu-Natal Amid Protest Unrest
SANDF deployed to KZN as police arrest 30 amid protest unrest
South Africa
3 min
South Africa Proposes Changes to Stop Use of Driving Licences as ID
South Africa's Department of Transport proposes changes to stop using driving licences as general identification documents, amid concerns over abuse and immigration.
South Africa
2 min
Sassa explains stricter checks for social grant recipients
Sassa intensifies grant reviews, biometric enrolment, and life certification checks to prevent fraudulent payments.
South Africa
3 min
Banyana star Motlhalo calls for improvement despite Madagascar demolition
South Africa's Banyana Banyana thrash Madagascar 4-0 in Olympic qualifier
South Africa
3 min
Gwarube Criticizes Matric Pass Rate Obsession, Emphasizes Skill Development
South Africa's Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube criticizes the focus on matric pass rates, saying it undermines efforts to develop critical skills needed by the economy.
South Africa
3 min
South African Government Vows to Crack Down on Violence Amid Asylum Application Protests
South Africa's government has vowed to crack down on violence and intimidation following a Constitutional Court judgment on asylum applications, with 30 people arrested since Thursday.
South Africa
3 min
Sundowns hungry for more wins after MTN8 triumph
Mamelodi Sundowns clinch MTN8 title, coach Miguel Cardoso urges players to stay grounded
South Africa
3 min
South Africa Struggles Against Australia in First Test
South Africa faces an uphill battle in the first Test against Australia after a disappointing batting display.