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Monyakeng learners march against drugs, gangs and school dropouts
Learner leaders from three schools protested against drug abuse, gang involvement, and school safety, demanding better support and infrastructure.
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Record 142 000 candidates to contest local government elections as two-month countdown begins
The Electoral Commission received 142 072 candidate nominations for 10 526 council seats, representing a 43% increase from 2021 polls.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo claims more than 3,000 lives
More than 3,000 people have died in DR Congo’s deadliest Ebola outbreak, with 6,186 confirmed cases and a 48.6% fatality rate.
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Siviwe Gwarube suspends new foundation phase catalogue for 2027 school year
Basic education minister suspends new foundation phase textbook catalogue after controversy over tender awarded to newly established publisher Lighthouse Publishers.
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Government pushes for zero percent alcohol limit for drivers
South Africa is moving towards a zero percent blood alcohol policy for drivers to reduce road deaths and improve safety.
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Government pledges drought support as El Niño threatens summer rainfall
Minister pledges government support as weather service warns of below-normal summer rainfall linked to El Niño climate pattern returning.
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Trump puts face on new $1 coin and floats renaming Strait of Hormuz
US Treasury issues $1 coins bearing Trump’s face whilst president proposes renaming Strait of Hormuz, continuing campaign to personalise national institutions.
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Hansen off DA list amid Ward 111 fallout over school road infrastructure
The forum called for an immediate disciplinary investigation into Hansen over her handling of the Brackenfell High School infrastructure project.
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SAPS confirms dismissal of controversial crime intelligence boss Feroz Khan
The South African Police Service has dismissed Major General Feroz Khan after he failed to appear before a disciplinary hearing.
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UN expert calls on Zambia to release opposition detainees amid election crackdown
A UN rights expert has demanded Zambia release political prisoners following disputed elections and the arrest of opposition leader Brian Mundubile.
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