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SA wine industry welcomes China zero-tariff access
South African wine producers are set to benefit from the removal of all import tariffs on exports to China.
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South Africa secures vaccine deal with Argentina to combat foot and mouth disease
John Steenhuisen has secured agreements with Argentina to strengthen South Africa’s response to foot and mouth disease and ensure continued vaccine supply.
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Petition launched to reopen Parklands Satellite Police Station
Growing safety concerns in Parklands have sparked calls to reopen the satellite police station, with residents warning that low visibility is fuelling crime.
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South African soccer fans offered chance to win World Cup trip
South African soccer fans can win a World Cup trip to see Bafana Bafana play at the 2026 World Cup in America.
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School textbook scandal: ‘State capture in new guise’
The education department’s textbook scandal reveals state capture, limited choices for schools, and potential quality declines in education.
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World Press Freedom Day highlights strains on media in South Africa and beyond
South Africa highlights media freedom challenges on World Press Freedom Day, emphasizing risks from external pressures and evolving technology.
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Thousands of Eastern Cape learners miss school amid scholar transport disruption
The Eastern Cape Department of Education says over 12,000 learners missed school due to scholar transport disruptions linked to a Santaco protest.
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Trump warns Iran blockade could last months as oil prices soar
President Donald Trump said a US naval blockade against Iran could last months, leading oil prices to spike.
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Extinction threat looms over African penguins in Cape Town
Cape Town has warned that African penguins face extinction, with fewer than 10 000 breeding pairs left.
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London police investigate terror incident after two Jewish men stabbed
Two Jewish men were wounded in stabbings in north London on Wednesday in another antisemitic attack.
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