South Africa
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Orlando Pirates Extend Winning Streak to Seven League Matches
Orlando Pirates continued their impressive form, beating arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in the 186th Soweto derby.
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Three arrested after farmers help track down bank robbers in South Africa
Police arrest three suspects following armed bank robbery in North West town Sannieshof
South Africa
3 min
Zuma to address MK Party supporters at KZN rally after lengthy absence
Former South African President Jacob Zuma is set to address MK Party supporters at a rally in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, marking his return to the political campaign trail after a nearly mo...
South Africa
3 min
Kaizer Chiefs Coach Fernando da Cruz Urges Patience After Soweto Derby Defeat
Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz has called for patience following their 2-1 Soweto derby loss to Orlando Pirates, citing the need for sustained hard work and consistency to turn thei...
South Africa
3 min
Family fears for SA man arrested in Djibouti
Family of Johannesburg businessman Winston Cliff, 65, fears for his safety after his arrest in Djibouti two months ago amid unclear charges and demands for money from people claiming they...
South Africa
3 min
South African Siblings Break Powerlifting Records
Miela and Andre Smit, 18 and 14, set multiple records in powerlifting, including a world bench-press record for Andre.
South Africa
3 min
South African Designer Craig Jacobs Transforms Discarded Clothing into Contemporary Fashion
South African designer Craig Jacobs presents The New Earth collection, reworking pre-owned garments into stylish pieces while challenging the fashion industry's consumption habits.
South Africa
3 min
Childline KZN Celebrates 40 Years of Service with Gala Dinner
Childline KZN marks 40 years of providing child welfare services with a gala dinner in uMhlanga.
South Africa
3 min
US Judge Blocks Justice Department from Threatening Election Officials
US judge issues restraining order against Justice Dept over election directives
South Africa
3 min
Oman Rescues 25 from Burning Ship as Iran Halts Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Oman rescues 25 sailors from burning merchant ship as Iran halts three oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
South Africa
3 min
Why the best-laid plans to fix Joburg won’t work — and what will
Fixing Joburg requires more than listing infrastructural failures; it demands structural debt relief, national-level support, and clear operational strategies.
South Africa
3 min
Choosing the Right Candidate in South Africa's 2026 Local Elections
As South Africa prepares for the 2026 local elections, citizens are faced with the daunting task of selecting the right candidates to represent their wards and municipalities.