South Africa
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Ramaphosa vows ANC will defy critics at polls
President Cyril Ramaphosa dismisses suggestions that the ANC is on a downward spiral, saying the party is gaining momentum ahead of local government elections.
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South Africa
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John Legend and Clipse Release New Music Video "Bodies On The Floor"
John Legend teams up with Clipse for new single "Bodies On The Floor"
South Africa
3 min
Former MK Party Official Accuses Leaders of Betrayal and Deceit
Sigoqa Isonto: Ex-MK Party leader Sibonelo Nomvalo claims party leaders, including Pastor Mxolisi Phakathi and Zandile Gumede, plotted against him with false accusations.
South Africa
3 min
South African Actor Expresses Gratitude After Landing Role
South African actor Mpilo Mbatha thanks for opportunity to play Shobane Mnisi in Homecoming
South Africa
3 min
Liverpool v Arsenal: Iraola Urges Caution, Arteta Defends Dowman
Liverpool hosts Arsenal in a high-stakes Premier League match, with both teams vying for the top spot.
South Africa
3 min
Ster-Kinekor loses court bid over employee dismissed for tasting popcorn
Ster-Kinekor Theatres has lost its bid to overturn a ruling that found the dismissal of an employee accused of eating popcorn at work substantively unfair.
South Africa
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Willows Cricket Club edges out Rainbows by 21 runs in high-scoring thriller
Willows Cricket Club beat Rainbows by 21 runs in a high-scoring Grahamstown Cricket Board 1st Town League match at Station Hill Sports Ground.
South Africa
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Local ballroom instructor helps beginners find their rhythm
Francois "Frankie" van Eck's Dance With studio offers private tuition to ease anxiety for first-time dancers
South Africa
3 min
Senegal Hosts Africa's First-Ever Olympic Games
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye opens the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, marking a historic moment for the continent.
South Africa
3 min
KZN parties intensify campaigns ahead of local government elections
Several parties in KwaZulu-Natal hold final rallies to win over voters
South Africa
3 min
ANC's Nostalgia-Fueled Campaign Falls Flat in South African Elections
ANC's focus on past glories fails to resonate with voters as issues like service delivery, corruption, and unemployment take center stage.
South Africa
4 min
Cape Town's Tafelberg Social Housing Project Scaled Back After Heritage Assessment
Cape Town's Tafelberg social housing project reduced from 252 to 200 units due to heritage assessment