South Africa
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ANC's decline management hampers South Africa's nation-building efforts
ANC's governance style shifted from nation-building to decline management, critics argue
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South African Residents Face Water Crisis Amid Elections
Residents in Kensington, Johannesburg, struggle with unreliable water supply as elections approach
South Africa
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Caf decides to return Afcon to taking place every two years
Caf president Patrice Motsepe says the decision to return the Africa Cup of Nations to a two-year cycle is in the best interest of African football.
South Africa
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Mkhwanazi Proposed as New Hawks Head Amid Calls for Him to Lead SAPS
South Africa's Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia proposes Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as the national head of the Hawks, sparking debate over his suitability for the role.
South Africa
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Durban Pier 2 Backlog to Take Months to Clear
Durban's Pier 2 container terminal faces a backlog that could take until February to clear, says Transport Minister Barbara Creecy.
South Africa
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African cities turn degraded land into infrastructure for more liveable growth
African cities are reclaiming degraded land, restoring wetlands and turning waste into resources to improve urban life.
South Africa
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Moscow calls, Africa answers
Forty-eight African countries attend the third Russia-Africa summit, with 22 heads of state, as Russia seeks to strengthen ties and challenge Western influence.
South Africa
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South Africans urged to focus on service delivery in local government elections
With local government elections approaching, voters are being urged to focus on service delivery rather than party loyalty or slogans.
South Africa
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Air Chefs CEO Seshibe Proposes Exit Deal After Guilty Finding
Air Chefs CEO Matshela Seshibe proposes mutual separation deal after being found guilty in internal disciplinary process
South Africa
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Less than 1% of Sassa budget aids legal foreigners
South Africa's Department of Social Development spent R1.27bn on Sassa grants for legal foreign nationals in 2025/26.
South Africa
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Pax College Alumni Association Signs Historic MoU with Limpopo Department of Education
Pax College in South Africa secures its future with a memorandum of understanding between its Alumni Association, the Limpopo Department of Education, and other stakeholders.
South Africa
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Cohen shoots his way to a second world title
South African shooter Joel Cohen, 74, defends his world title at the IPSC Shotgun World Shoot in Greece, winning individual and team gold medals.