South Africa
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Life in Tembisa's Kanana Extension 5: Three Years of Neglect and Frustration
Residents of Kanana Extension 5 in Tembisa face ongoing struggles with inadequate sanitation, sewage, and waste management.
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South African Court to Decide on March and March Protest Restrictions
A South African court is set to decide on restrictions imposed on the March and March anti-immigration group.
South Africa
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Durban High Court bars March and March protests ahead of local elections
The Durban High Court has interdicted the March and March movement from protesting during the election period, citing concerns over public safety and potential violence.
South Africa
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Bo-Kaap Resident Hopes Vote Brings Community Improvements
Aunty Kubra, a 67-year-old Bo-Kaap resident, plans to vote in the 2026 local government elections, hoping to see improvements in her community.
South Africa
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NW businessman Suliman Carrim set to join employees in the dock
South African businessman Suliman Carrim to appear in Musina Magistrates Court on collusion charges
South Africa
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Nations adopt biodiversity agreements after COP17 talks run into overtime
Nearly 200 countries adopt agreements at UN biodiversity summit in Yerevan after negotiations run into overtime.
South Africa
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US approves Voceryq to reduce repeat surgery for rare airway disease
US regulators grant accelerated approval to Voceryq, a treatment for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, a rare disease causing growths in airways.
South Africa
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Book Excerpt: The Seeker Effect Imagines an African Dystopia Shaped by Climate Chaos and Control
Anne Schlebusch's new book, The Seeker Effect, explores a dystopian future where Earth's orbit has shifted, and climate chaos has taken hold.
South Africa
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South Africa's Beauty Retail Landscape Shaken by Upscale Alternatives
South Africa's beauty retail landscape is evolving with the emergence of upscale, premium goods specialists.
South Africa
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Penny Streeter transforms English golf course into a top vineyard
South African entrepreneur Penny Streeter has transformed a golf course in England into a top vineyard, garnering international recognition.
South Africa
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Film Review: 'Primetime' Exposes Blurred Lines Between Justice and Exploitation
New film 'Primetime' examines the personal and professional concessions people make in pursuit of success through a sharp examination of a grim and grubby world.
South Africa
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South Africa's Local Government Elections: Will Social Media Frustration Translate into Real Change?
South Africa's local government elections approach, with citizens expressing frustration on social media, but will it translate into real votes for change?