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Leon Schuster defends Mama Jack and says he wants to unite South Africans
Leon Schuster opens up about his career, controversies, and plans in an exclusive interview with SABC.
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US midterm elections: High voter turnout and economic concerns may flip Congress to Democrats
US midterm elections see high early voter turnout, with Democrats likely to gain control of Congress amid low approval ratings for President Trump and rising inflation.
South Africa
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New Evidence Emerges in Dispute Over Apartheid-Era Prosecutions
Families of apartheid victims present hidden evidence to Khampepe inquiry, supporting claim that 2006 memo was forged.
South Africa
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Leon Bridges Releases Official Lyric Video for "Happiness Anytime"
Leon Bridges shares the title track of his album "Happiness Anytime", a warm and upbeat love song.
South Africa
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Inquest Opened into Death of 8-Year-Old Boy in Manenberg Fireworks Incident
An eight-year-old boy has died in a reported fireworks incident in Manenberg, prompting an inquest and renewed concerns about children's safety on the Cape Flats.
South Africa
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Spain Mourns After Deadly Train Crash Kills 68
Spain begins 3 days of mourning after 68 die in high-speed train crash
South Africa
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Rand Exchange Rates Today – Monday, 2 November 2026: Dollar, Pound and Euro in Rands
The South African rand exchange rates for Monday, 2 November 2026, including the dollar, pound and euro in rands.
South Africa
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Malema Appeals for Farm Killings to Stop, Denies Literal Meaning of Controversial Chant
EFF leader Julius Malema says "Kill the boer, kill the farmer" chant was never meant literally.
South Africa
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Australia face difficult questions after series loss to Proteas
Australia captain Pat Cummins says questions are fair after two heavy defeats to South Africa, losing the three-match series 2-1.
South Africa
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Bangladesh Garment Workers Demand Higher Pay Amid Violent Protests
Bangladesh sets up wage board to review garment workers' pay as protests force closure of over 500 factories
South Africa
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Nasa Mars mission simulation crew ends 378 days in isolation
Four-member crew emerges after 378-day isolation at US space agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston
South Africa
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The Crowded Room Limited Series Now Streaming on Apple TV
The Crowded Room, a thriller starring Tom Holland and Amanda Seyfried, now streams on Apple TV.