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Basic Education audits expose uneven financial controls across provinces
A R35,1 billion closing balance of irregular expenditure remained unresolved across South Africa’s basic education sector.
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Belowende toekoms wink vir jong Vrystaatse entrepreneur
‘n Gr. 10-leerling aan die Voortrekker Hoërskool in Bethlehem het nuwe hoogtes bereik met haar entrepreneurssuksesverhaal.
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SASSA moves November 2026 grant payments forward for local elections
Social grant recipients will receive November 2026 payments earlier than usual to prevent disruption during the local government elections.
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Conflict forces Saudi football halt as Al Nassr fixture postponed
Three Saudi Pro League fixtures postponed, including Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr clash, as Houthi missile strikes force security rethink.
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McIlroy backs DP world tour’s hardline LIV Golf ultimatum
Rory McIlroy supports DP World Tour’s ultimatum forcing players to choose between European circuit and LIV Golf, impacting Ryder Cup eligibility.
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Four ANC youth members shot dead at memorial service in Katlehong
Four ANC Youth League members shot dead at memorial service as political violence claims record 43 lives before local elections.
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Shortages of vital chronic medication at Western Cape public hospitals
Chronic medication for hypertension and asthma is out of stock at Western Cape public hospitals, leaving patients frightened about interrupted care.
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Food security deteriorates as hunger climbs, despite easing food prices
Food security in South Africa deteriorated in 2025, and hunger remains stubbornly high even as food inflation has eased
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Sentence of up to 798 years in prison after copper cable theft
In a significant ruling, 25 members of the copper cable syndicate were sentenced, marking a major victory for law enforcement.
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National Nutrition Week: Make healthy eating part of your routine
Locals are implored to embrace affordable, practical healthy eating habits during National Nutrition Week, from dietary swaps to screening.
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