Lise Beyers
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President Ramaphosa appointed a commission to investigate why military leaders ignored his order to exclude Iran from naval exercises in South Africa.
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Hillary Clinton criticized the Republican-led Epstein investigation and urged questioning of Donald Trump’s links to Epstein, as Bill Clinton prepared for his own testimony.
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At least two South Africans have died fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola revealed, as 15 men were repatriated to South Africa.
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Residents from Pearly Beach voiced strong opposition to the proposed Bantamsklip nuclear plant, citing environmental concerns, potential unemployment, and risks to tourism and community safety.
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South Africa captain Aiden Markram led from the front with an unbeaten 82 as his side moved to the brink of a T20 World Cup semi-final berth with a crushing nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
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Democrats accused Trump’s administration of a major cover-up over withheld Epstein-related documents, alleging that essential records of interviews with an abuse accuser are missing.
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Iran and the United States began indirect talks in Switzerland, a last-ditch bid to avert war following the biggest American military build-up in the Middle East in decades.
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Bill Gates acknowledged a “huge mistake” in associating with Jeffrey Epstein, expressing regret and confirming two extramarital affairs during a staff meeting.
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The 2026 Budget is a pragmatic blueprint that prioritises debt stabilisation and middle-class relief over populist spending.
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Dam levels across the Western Cape have recorded a further decline as the province experiences sustained dry conditions.
