South Africa
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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.
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South Africa
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Record 268 inmates set to write matric exams in South Africa
South Africa's Department of Correctional Services reports a 56.7% increase in inmate matric candidates, with 268 set to write the 2026 National Senior Certificate exams.
South Africa
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Gwarube warns against matric pass rate ‘obsession’ as record number prepare to write exams
South Africa's Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has warned against an excessive focus on the matric pass rate, citing unintended consequences such as schools keeping weaker pupils ...
South Africa
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R12m: The cost of fixing 16 substations vandalised in Roodepoort in 6 months
City Power reports 16 mini substations vandalised in Roodepoort between January and June 2026, at a replacement cost of R11.2-12.8 million.
South Africa
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Orlando Pirates Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou Warns Team to Adapt to Physical Demands
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou demands more aggression within rules from players after 2-0 MTN8 final loss to Mamelodi Sundowns.
South Africa
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Spaza shop owners absent after violent protests in Orlando West
Spaza shop owners in Orlando West, Soweto, have not been seen since Thursday evening when violent protests erupted following a Constitutional Court decision on asylum applications.
South Africa
3 min
‘Wildwood’ Official Trailer Released for Upcoming Animated Fantasy Film
The official trailer for 'Wildwood' has been released, showcasing the animated dark fantasy film from director Travis Knight.
South Africa
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61-year-old grandmother sets new record for longest plank
A 61-year-old South African grandmother has set a new record for holding a plank position for five hours.
South Africa
3 min
Max Verstappen Claims First Win at Singapore Grand Prix
Max Verstappen secures his first win at the Singapore Grand Prix, marking a significant milestone in his racing career.
South Africa
3 min
Netflix Unveils 2026 Holiday Lineup with New Titles
Netflix releases teaser for holiday titles, including A Dog's Perfect Christmas and Guarding Stars.
South Africa
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Mamelodi Sundowns' Teboho Mokoena played through pain to help team win MTN8 title
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena played through pain to help his team beat Orlando Pirates 2-0 and win the MTN8 title.
South Africa
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South African Man Flees to US After Racist Remarks
An Indian man in South Africa faced backlash after making racist remarks, prompting him to flee to the US.