South Africa
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Joza lights up for after-school learning
Over 100 people attend The Learning Trust's Lights On After School celebration at Joza Youth Hub to showcase community programmes supporting learners.
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South Africa
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South African Parties Outline Plans for Makana Local Government
Six parties contesting the Makana local government election shared their visions for the municipality's future at a recent town hall meeting.
South Africa
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Gauteng Safety Committee Urges Tighter Security Ahead of Local Government Elections
Gauteng safety committee calls for increased security measures at high-risk voting stations ahead of local government elections.
South Africa
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ANC Makes Final Election Push as Ramaphosa Prepares to Address Siyanqoba Rally
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa to deliver keynote address at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane as party makes final push for local government election
South Africa
3 min
South Africa Faces Tough Road to Nations Championship Final
South Africa's Springboks must navigate a challenging schedule and conference system to secure a spot in the Nations Championship final.
South Africa
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Netball SA's Mami Diale on restoring dignity and aiming high for 2027 World Cup
Mami Diale, president of Netball SA, reflects on her first year in office, restoring the organisation's dignity and setting sights on the 2027 World Cup.
South Africa
3 min
Experts Warn of Urgent Need for New Food Plan in South Africa
South Africa's lapsed National Food and Nutrition Security Plan sparks concerns over food insecurity and malnutrition, with experts calling for urgent action.
South Africa
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Life sentence for girlfriend’s beheading, prosecutor highlights GBV crisis
A South African man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering and beheading his girlfriend, highlighting the ongoing crisis of gender-based violence and femicide in the country.
South Africa
3 min
Special schools in South Africa need more than donations to protect pupils
Special schools in South Africa require sustained intervention beyond once-off donations to protect pupils with intellectual disabilities from abuse and exploitation.
South Africa
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Two young Limpopo artists awarded R300,000 scholarships
Lethabo July Boshomane and Nhlawuleke Asher Shileng win 2026 Arts & Culture Trust Nyoloha scholarships
South Africa
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South African Dessert Favorite: Apricot Jam Roly-Poly Pudding
A classic South African dessert, Apricot Jam Roly-Poly Pudding, is a sweet treat that combines soft scone-style dough, apricot jam, and buttery vanilla syrup.
South Africa
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South African Police Arrest Suspect in Gruesome Murder of Mother and Daughter
South African police have arrested a suspect in the brutal murder of a 28-year-old woman and her 6-year-old daughter in Dumbe, KwaZulu-Natal.