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546 political parties to contest 2026 local government elections

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has confirmed that 546 political parties and over 142,000 nominated candidates ...
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Pitso Mosimane returns as Bafana Bafana head coach

The South African Football Association has officially reappointed Pitso Mosimane as Bafana Bafana head coach, bringing back ...
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Where women lead, doors open

The inaugural Diplomatic Women's Forum in Pretoria brought together female ambassadors, business leaders, and policymakers to ...
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Manana returns to Pretoria, where the music feels personal

Singer-songwriter Manana reflects on growth, emotional honesty, and the vibrant space for alternative sounds in South Africa ...
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AmaZulu King gives nod to Zungu’s Safa presidential ambition, commands KZN regions to toe the line

AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has backed businessperson Sandile Zungu's bid for the Safa presidency, urging all 11 ...
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Enos Mafokate: South Africa’s King of Horses sadly reaches the finish line

Pioneering South African show jumper and founder of the Soweto Equestrian Centre, Enos Mafokate, has passed away at the age ...
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Lebeya ‘can’t recall’ being told where 541kg cocaine haul was stored

Former Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya testified before the Madlanga commission, stating he cannot recall being told where a 541kg ...
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Ilembe finally set to get government psychiatric facility after years of waiting

The KwaZulu-Natal government has launched a R148 million project to build the Ilembe district's first dedicated public ...
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El Niño set to strengthen into very strong event, WMO says

The WMO and SAWS warn that El Niño is intensifying into a potentially record-breaking event, bringing severe heatwaves, low ...
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SAPS needs urgent vetting, says organised crime expert

Organised crime expert Mark Shaw has urged the Madlanga commission to recommend an urgent integrity reassessment and vetting ...
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Former Hawks head denies knowing Big Five cartel

Former Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya has told the Madlanga Commission that he had no knowledge of the 'Big Five' cartel or its ...
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Collective action needed to rebuild trust in digital communication

South Africa ranks among the world's most spam-targeted markets, with 17.47 billion spam calls recorded in early 2026. Industry leaders and regulators discuss how technology, regulation, and ...