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Ethiopia conflict reignites with heavy fighting in Tigray and Afar regions
Rebels in the northern Tigray region of Ethiopia seized local airports and launched attacks into the neighbouring states of Afar and Amhara, saying they were once again in a “full-blown war” with the federal government.
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Fraud victim recovers R21 million after sophisticated WhatsApp banking scam
Approximately R21 million stolen from a local company in Mpumalanga through a sophisticated online banking scam has been recovered.
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Kovsies netball team fumbles the ball in pursuit of title
The University of the Free State netball team lost 54-57 to the University of Johannesburg in the semifinal, missing their sixth title.
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Skills race to keep up with Western Cape construction boom
In 2025, construction created 57 341 jobs in the Western Cape, while the value of completed buildings grew by nearly 34%.
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Two Macassar men arrested in early-morning Strand abalone bust
Two men were arrested in Strand after Law Enforcement had intercepted a vehicle carrying 856 units of illegally harvested abalone hidden in the boot.
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Former nun sentenced to 20 years in Argentine clerical abuse case
Former Catholic nun Kumiko Kosaka sentenced to 20 years for sexual abuse and cover-up at Argentine boarding school for hearing-impaired children.
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Trump and Xi address AI threat but rule out new restrictions
Trump welcomes Xi Jinping to the White House for high-profile summit, with both leaders agreeing no new AI controls are needed for the fast-evolving technology.
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Drug threat: Mexican cartels set up base in South Africa and Nigeria
Nigeria’s fourth methamphetamine lab bust since May raises alarm over Latin American cartels potentially establishing drug production bases in Africa.
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Meta launches camera-free AI glasses amid privacy concerns
Meta unveils camera-free smart glasses and AI assistant Muse amid global privacy concerns over filming without consent and child safety challenges.
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Reserve Bank hikes interest rates amid global supply shocks
Reserve Bank raises repo rate to 7.25% as global oil shocks intensify, pushing prime lending to 10.75% despite economic contraction and warnings.
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