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Spain to investigate possible war crimes in Gaza, supporting international...
The Spanish Prosecutor’s Office will investigate whether Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza, the Attorney General confirmed on Thursday. They will also be cooperating with cases already opened at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the...
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SA tourism recovery lags global and regional competitors despite rising international arrivals
South Africa welcomed 5.85 million international tourists between January and July 2025, a 14% increase on the same period last year. While the figure brings the country within 1% — or just 33 000 visitors — of its 2019 pre-pandemic peak, analysts...
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Home Affairs launches new visa system for South Africa
Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber today unveiled South Africa’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) at the Tourism Business Council of South Africa’s Leadership Conference. The ETA marks a major step in the Department of Home...
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Millions eligible for free electricity in South Africa, but most remain without access
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South Africa’s energy affordability crisis has taken another spotlight after Eskom confirmed that nearly 10 million households qualify for free basic electricity (FBE) but only a fraction are receiving it. Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane...
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2026 HotelPlanner Tour’s Road to Mallorca to begin in South Africa
The HotelPlanner Tour’s 2026 Road to Mallorca season will get underway in South Africa, with four co-sanctioned events with the Sunshine Tour. The four back-to-back events will see the HotelPlanner Tour begin the season for a sixth successive year...
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Coronation Street legend rumoured for I'm A Celebrity's All Stars series in South Africa
Corrie legend Beverley Callard is rumoured to have joined the cast of I'm A Celebrity... South Africa. The actress, 68, is said to have already headed off to South Africa to film the ITV reality series. Bev, known for her role as Liz McDonald in...
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ATNS signs contract with Embraer Group company to modernise air traffic flow management in South Africa
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South Africa's State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has signed a two-year contract with Embraer Group company Atech to replace ATNS's current air traffic flow management (ATFM) system. The solution will be deployed at the main...
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DA defector Jacobs set to shake up cape town — PA picks 24-year-old star
ape Town – Former DA MP Liam Jacobs, 24, has been named the Patriotic Alliance’s (PA) mayoral candidate for Cape Town in the 2026 local government elections. PA leader Gayton McKenzie praised Jacobs as a strategic asset and highlighted his role as...
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One week to kick-off: Tricky start to season for South Africa’s URC teams
All four South African franchises look set for a tricky start to the 2025-26 URC season which kicks off next weekend. South Africa’s United Rugby Championship (URC) teams are set for a tricky start to the 2025-26 season, which kicks off next...
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SADC Mission Raises Concern Over Low Representation of Women in Malawi’s 2025 Elections
SADC Mission Raises Concern Over Low Representation of Women in Malawi’s 2025 Elections September 18, Lilongwe, Mana: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission has voiced serious concern over the continued...
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Family feud erupts over late SA Former Deputy President David Mabuza’s R44.7 million pension with two women claiming to be his lawful spouse.
Family feud erupts over late Deputy President David Mabuza’s R44.7 million pension A legal dispute has emerged over the R44.7 million pension of the late former Deputy President David Mabuza, with two women claiming to be his lawful spouse. The...
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Understanding the importance of Wills: a guide for South African families
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A will is an act of love rather than a legal process. It is what you leave as your legacy for your children and your spouse. Many are quite intimidated and don't really like to think about the possibility of passing away, but this is something...
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O’Sullivan calls out Mkhwanazi’s lawsuit as attack on whistleblowers
O’Sullivan calls out Mkhwanazi’s lawsuit as attack on whistleblowers Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan has hit back at KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who is suing him for R5 million over alleged...
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NEW: Zimbabwe, South Africa commit to increased cooperation in disaster management
Gabriel Masvora in KOBE, Japan ZIMBABWE and South Africa have made a commitment to increase cooperation in disaster management as the two neighbouring countries share common challenges, especially those related to climate-induced disasters....
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South African poet Julia-Beth Harris found her voice in the silence of Dutch villages
Julia-Beth Harris doesn't just write poetry; she invites her audience to experience her truth and her explorations, whether it be family, diasporic identity, religion, or urban tension, often inspired by her experience as an immigrant in the...
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Adding Another Governmental Seat for Africa: Amplifying Voices, Enhancing Health Outcomes
In the global health arena, Africa stands at a paradoxical crossroads. Despite bearing a disproportionate share of the burden from diseases such as AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, the continent remains severely underrepresented in the...
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Massive Attack remove music from Spotify to protest against CEO Daniel Ek’s investment in AI military
Massive Attack have become the latest act – and first major-label one – to pull their catalogue from Spotify in protest at founder Daniel Ek investing €600m (£520m) in the military AI company Helsing. In June, Ek’s venture capital firm Prima...
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8 Trends at the forefront of street lighting in South Africa
South Africa’s street lighting landscape continues to evolve, with energy efficiency, improved infrastructure and safety underpinning this drive to roll out projects in particularly underserved areas. This is exemplified by the City of Cape Town’s...
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Navigating the challenges of higher education for South African matriculants
Professor Vimolan Mudaly|Published 1 hour ago 5min FOR matriculants, the choice of higher education and career pathways are more intimidating than any other challenge they will ever face. The landscape of tertiary education is undergoing rapid...
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Two additional Election Commissioners elected ahead of 2026 elections
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 18: The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile elected two seasoned Tibetan women leaders as Additional Election Commissioners ahead of the 2026 general elections on Friday during the last day of the parliamentary session....
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