South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
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Economist condemns South Africa’s silence on Iranian regime brutality
South Africa’s failure to condemn the Iranian government’s violent crackdown on its own people represents a moral failure that betrays the country’s constitutional commitment to human rights, says economist Iraj…
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Over 2 000 troops deployed to combat illegal mining, gangsterism
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 2 200 SANDF troops to assist police in tackling illegal mining and gang violence.
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Government establishes crisis committee to tackle water shortages
South Africa is creating a National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency and crisis committee to combat water shortages and infrastructure issues.
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WATCH | Motoring adventurers drive length of Africa in three-wheeled car
Would you drive from London to Cape Town in a three-wheeled car? No! Well, these guys did.
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US ambassador summoned over ‘undiplomatic remarks’ on South African policies
South Africa has formally called in the new American ambassador to explain controversial comments on the country’s racial policies and court decisions, escalating diplomatic tensions between Pretoria and Washington.
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LIV Golf to pump R1bn into SA economy with Steyn City showdown
South Africa secures LIV Golf tournament expected to generate R1bn, plus VAR implementation for football and F1 government guarantee confirmed.
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SA and New Zealand unlikely to host another Rugby World Cup
South Africa’s financial constraints will make it impossible for the country to host another Rugby World Cup, SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer has said at a recent press briefing.
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National Arts Council opens major arts funding call worth R350 000 per project
NAC launches 2026-27 arts funding with grants up to R350,000. Seven disciplines covered. Applications close March 13. Transform communities.
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South Africa accepts controversial US ambassador amid strained relations
South Africa has accepted conservative media critic Brent Bozell as the new United States ambassador, despite his outspoken criticism of Pretoria’s policies.
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Could South Africans get an extra public holiday in 2026?
South Africans could get an extra day off if the President declares municipal election day a public holiday.
