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Niger junta says control restored after mutiny at capital military base
Military mutineers attacked Niger’s presidential palace and airport base before being repelled by forces loyal to the ruling junta.
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Investigations continue into lameness cases among kudu at Addo Park
Veterinary authorities continue to investigate the underlying cause of lameness among kudu in the Addo.
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Motorist killed, 12 police officers injured in fiery N1 crash
Twelve police officers were injured and a motorist killed in a fiery head-on collision on the N1 freeway near Polokwane on Friday evening.
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Robben Island visitors return safely after ferry suffers mechanical failure
A mechanical failure on the Jester ferry left Robben Island visitors stranded at sea on Friday, delaying their return to Cape Town’s harbor.
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Six South Africans among nearly 3 000 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods
Six South Africans among 2 980 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods. Rescuers drill to reach 100 trapped in tunnel as death toll reaches 633.
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Three men receive four life sentences each for murder of Free State police officers
A Lesotho national is among the three suspects who were each handed four life sentences for killing two police officers.
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Cape Town wins double honours at World Travel Awards Africa
Cape Town named Africa’s Leading City Destination and Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination at World Travel Awards Africa 2026.
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Pack of 20 endangered African wild dogs poisoned near Okavango Delta
A total of 20 endangered African wild dogs have been killed in Botswana in what is suspected to be a poisoning incident.
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Former EMPD deputy chief and businessman in court over alleged blue lights fraud
Former Ekurhuleni Metro Police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and businessman Vusumuzi Matlala face corruption charges over alleged illegal use of blue lights on security vehicles.
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Electricity tariff credits on the cards for Nelson Mandela Bay residents
Nelson Mandela Bay has applied to restore its tiered electricity tariff, which could mean credits or adjustments for qualifying customers.










