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Jose Flores spends his days napping, eating meals prepared by his granddaughter, and arm-wrestling with her

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9 September 2026

Fifty Chinese nationals convicted in Madagascar for crimes deported

Chinese nationals convicted in Madagascar for their involvement in online fraud networks have been transferred to their country of origin to continue serving their sentences.

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9 September 2026

Ramaphosa calls vote-buying in ANC conferences an ‘unacceptable’ rumour

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed allegations of vote-buying at party conferences as rumours, maintaining that money politics is unacceptable and must be rooted out of the ANC.

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9 September 2026

Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors

The proceedings have reportedly been postponed to 19 October.

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9 September 2026

Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant

WATCH | SA household resilience improves but job losses raise concerns

Business Day TV speaks to Johan Gellatly, MD of Altron FinTech, about what the latest data shows about the state of household finances in South Africa

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9 September 2026

Sissi urges de-escalation as Israel attacks Gaza, Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday wounded at least nine people and reduced buildings to rubble in various areas

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9 September 2026

The Rwandan eyeing Champions League history against Man Utd

Rwanda forward Joy-Lance Mickels has helped Azerbaijan's Sabah reach the Champions League proper on their competition debut, and is now looking to down the team he supports.

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9 September 2026

Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant

Zambian businessman Willah Joseph Mudolo and his wife, Zethu, intend to apply for the judge presiding over the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church’s highly anticipated racketeering trial to recuse himself, claiming he was biased.

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9 September 2026

Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant

The Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa) has called for the national minimum wage (NMW) to increase from R30.23 to at least R33 per hour from March 1 2027

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9 September 2026

UN reports surge in Ukrainian civilian casualties amid intensified Russian strikes

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9 September 2026

‘We've actually closed the year with more than R6 billion cash in the bank,’ says Acsa chief financial officer Luzuko Mbotya.

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9 September 2026

Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions

News24 | MPs go to war over evidence leader as Ramaphosa impeachment inquiry stalls

The parliamentary impeachment committee has voted 19-9 to oppose an urgent interdict brought by the EFF seeking to overturn its decision to rescind the nomination of advocate Thandazani Madonsela, SC, as evidence leader of the landmark inquiry.

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9 September 2026

Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions

News24 | ANC vows to defend the IEC from attacks. Even while taking it to court

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has pledged to defend the Electoral Commission of SA against political attacks even as the party takes it to court over its candidate registration crisis, drawing a sharp distinction between legal disagreement and public undermining of democratic institutions.

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9 September 2026

Western Cape Govt, Mossel Bay Agree On Interim Diaz Beach Measures

[SAnews.gov.za] The Western Cape Government and Mossel Bay Municipality have agreed on interim emergency measures to address the serious and ongoing coastal erosion risks at Diaz Beach.

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9 September 2026

Should the Electoral Commission bend the rules when parties fail to comply?

Can the Electoral Commission of South Africa bend the rules for the registration of political parties when they do not publish notice of their applications? Should they also be allowed to register with fewer supporters’ signatures than the required number? Or pay a rand or two less than the prescribed deposit with their candidate nominations?

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9 September 2026

MoneywebIndependent

Major Reits post solid earnings growth, boosted by SA property

V&A remains Growthpoint's standout performer, while Hyprop saw a double-digit rise in line with the upper end of its guidance.

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9 September 2026

[spotlight] For years, hospitals have relied on the unpaid, unprotected labour of trainee-specialists to fill their rosters, but these doctors are reaching a breaking point.

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9 September 2026

'We are tired': Gambians struggle after months of power outages

After months of electricity outages which have recently grown more severe, residents of The Gambia are becoming desperate. Thousands took to the streets on Monday in protest over the blackouts, burning tyres and chanting against the president.

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9 September 2026

High court hears allegations of payments from military contractor

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9 September 2026

Fraud Trial of Komani Cop Hits Bizarre Legal Snag

[Daily Maverick] A Komani police captain faces a possible criminal conviction after allegedly defrauding the police of R1,800 in a dodgy accommodation reimbursement. But on the eve of her judgment, her case was left in limbo when it turned out her attorney did not have the right to argue her case before the regional court.

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9 September 2026

'You're not alone in the darkness': Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests

The country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say.

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9 September 2026

Durban Conference 25 Years On - Racism and Xenophobia Persist - Act Now

[Daily Maverick] The third UN Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance in 2001 was a watershed moment for millions worldwide. The Durban Declaration and Programme of Action became foundational for the global fight against racism. What we need now is for states to use the plan to take clear, concrete actions and turn the promises into reality.

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9 September 2026

South Africa Has New Electricity Pricing Rules After 18 Years - What It Gets Right and Wrong

[The Conversation Africa] The South African government has released a new electricity pricing policy for the first time in 18 years. The policy sets rules that the national energy regulator, the state-owned electricity utility Eskom and municipalities must follow when working out electricity prices.

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9 September 2026

Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions

News24 | Bad faith and abuse of process: Inside latest legal action in Phala Phala saga

The EFF has filed papers in the Western Cape High Court to set aside the parliamentary impeachment committee’s decision to rescind the nomination of advocate Thandazani Griffiths Madonsela, SC, as evidence leader.

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8 September 2026

Kenya cracks down on foreign traders

In tonight's edition, Hundreds of Burundians flocked to ⁠their embassy in Nairobi to get travel documents to return home. Also, in his first speech to the National assembly, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo slams the rise of xenophobic rhetoric on the continent. Also, FRANCE 24's Georja Calvin Smith speaks to the founder of an AI surgical non-profit about the work being done in Tanza

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8 September 2026

Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions

News24 | Mbalula confirms 252 ANC candidates’ ID numbers were recorded incorrectly by the party

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has revealed that the party submitted incorrect identity numbers for 252 candidates, but insisted that technical glitches at the Electoral Commission of South Africa were the main cause of the party’s candidate list woes.

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8 September 2026

Nepal marks 1 year since Gen Z-led violent revolt against corruption

Tuesday marked a year since Gen Z-led violent protests against widespread corruption in Nepal forced the then prime minister, K.P. Sharma Oli to resign.

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8 September 2026

Mbalula: I won’t resign unless the ANC tells me to

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says he will not step down voluntarily following internal backlash over missed candidate submission deadlines with the Electoral Commission.

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8 September 2026

Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions

News24 | IEC’s Disinformation Code cracks down on false content in local elections

The Electoral Commission of South Africa wants to enhance election integrity and promote free, fair, and orderly local government elections ahead of the 4 November municipal elections.

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8 September 2026

The African Union cannot afford neglecting Africa’s healthcare System

Africa shoulders 25% of the global disease burden while navigating systemic underfunding. As the African Union gathers to address critical health priorities, Dr Nthabiseng Makgana outlines why leadership, domestic financing, and local manufacturing are vital for sustainable healthcare reform.

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8 September 2026

‘The factory is the ultimate weapon’

As drones increase in importance to military operations, African tech entrepreneurs want to show that they can build an industry [...]

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8 September 2026

Safa election erupts as Zungu cries foul

Safa presidential candidate Sandile Zungu has launched explosive allegations of financial inducements, regional victimisation, and electoral fraud against incumbent Danny Jordaan ahead of Saturday’s elective congress.

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8 September 2026

Social workers left penniless by Gauteng government

“Social work is all about care, but nobody cares for us,” says SANCA Thusong employee

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8 September 2026

DIRCO’s ICJ claims give a false impression of a ruling that hasn’t been made

The recent submission by South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) of dossiers to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), alleging Israel's non-compliance with the Court's provisional measures orders, creates the misleading impression that the Court's proceedings have been concluded and that final verdicts have already been issued, but are being disregarded by

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8 September 2026

Egyptian influencer faces death penalty over drug charges

In tonight's edition: An Egyptian TV presenter is among a dozen people a court has sentenced to death on drug charges. But first: a South African high court rejects a former defence minister's bid to have a corruption case against her dropped. Plus the very first Pan-African Architecture Biennale opened its doors on Monday in the Kenyan capital Nairobi.

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7 September 2026

Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions

News24 | Ex-CI analyst lays complaint against Ramaphosa’s security chief over Phala Phala

A former Crime Intelligence officer has filed a complaint against President Cyril Ramaphosa’s security chief, Major General Wally Rhoode, over his claim that he disclosed the break-in at the president’s Phala Phala game farm to the late Lieutenant General Sindile Mfazi, who ordered him to investigate.

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7 September 2026

Kimi Antonelli: From the Shadows of the Grid to Immortality at Monza

In the multi-storied history of Formula 1, few moments shine with the pure unfiltered brilliance of what unfolded at the Temple of Speed on Sunday afternoon. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the 20-year-old Italian prodigy driving for Mercedes, delivered a performance that will be etched into the sport’s folklore forever.

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7 September 2026

Foreign state media. Funded and controlled by the Russian state. Sanctioned or banned in the EU and UK. Included deliberately, as a contrast case — read it to see how a foreign state frames South Africa, not for facts

South African president weighs court action against electoral commission

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said the ANC could go to court over candidate list problems ahead of local elections Read Full Article at RT.com

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7 September 2026

Prisoners of poverty: unaffordable bail keeps thousands behind bars

Newly launched Bail Fund has assisted 154 people so far

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7 September 2026

From Mozambique to the Red Sea: EU defence council weighs seven active missions

Africa, by way of three naval operations and a military assistance mission, was on the agenda of last month’s informal [...]

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7 September 2026

Nigerian academic on rags to riches: 'Nothing good was supposed to come out of me'

David Etor grew up in poverty in Nigeria, but now teaches engineering at the University of Bristol

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7 September 2026

A local government design that is fit for purpose

Although largely absent from public conversation, the proposals contained in a recent white paper on local government could herald the most far-reaching set of changes in South African governance since the 1990s. Published in May, it is largely a response to the dysfunctional realities confronting the country's local sphere. The post A local government design that is fit for purpose appeared first

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7 September 2026

Tony Richmond obituary

My father, Tony Richmond, who has died aged 82, was a journalist, amateur naturalist, winemaker, Scottish country dancer and committed Christian. While studying English, political theory and government at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), in Johannesburg, South Africa, in the 1960s, he became profoundly affected by apartheid and the injustices it imposed. He joined marches and protests,

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4 September 2026

South Africa recovers over $500 million in corruption proceeds

South Africa’s Asset Forfeiture Unit has recovered $519 million in corruption-linked assets as the government pushes for prosecutions Read Full Article at RT.com

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4 September 2026

Tunisia water crisis deepens as temperatures approach 50°C

In Tunisia, powerful heatwaves are driving power cuts and water shortage. While the country has been dealing with structural water scarcity and recurring drought for years, the current crisis is fuelling anger against the government, even as authorities attempt to coordinate water distribution efforts to quell the crisis.

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3 September 2026

‘We continue to suffer’: victims of apartheid-era Sharpeville massacre demand compensation

Claim relating to 1960 attack on hundreds of protesters part of wave of litigation over apartheid crimes in South Africa The day dawned brightly on 21 March 1960, as residents of the South African township of Sharpeville gathered to protest against pass laws, which forced “Black, Indian and Coloured” South Africans to carry documents at all times specifying where they were allowed to be. Abraham M

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3 September 2026

South African airline behind low-level flyby stunt cancels repeat display

Forecast of unfavourable weather cited as reason Aircraft passed less than ‌50 feet above stadium The South African airline Airlink has cancelled a planned flypast before Saturday’s Springboks v All Blacks rugby Test as the country’s aviation regulator reviews a similar display conducted by the airline last week. Airlink said on Wednesday it had withdrawn its application for a formation flyby at

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3 September 2026

IMF reaches historical loan agreement with Senegal

The IMF and Senegal have agreed on a new 2.2 billion-dollar loan programme to support financial reforms, a relief for the country after a huge amount of unreported debt recently came to light. The president has accused his predecessor of hiding the true state of the country's imbalanced budget deficit.

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2 September 2026

Women behind the lens: ‘The women are moving towards the church, but it is not the final destination’

South African artist Puleng Mongale explores how her childhood church still connects her to the women of her family, not through religion but shared history and memory This image, called Holy Gang, combines an image of a church in my mother’s home town, Fateng-tse-Ntsho, in Free State province, South Africa, with self-portraits of me, multiplied to form a group of women. Although at first glance t

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2 September 2026

UPDATE: Eskom admits to R3-billion in payments “outside of contractual terms”

In a seven-page press release on Thursday night, Eskom conceded it had made R3-billion in irregular payments to its diesel suppliers. It stopped short of calling these prepayments – as amaBhungane’s investigation has alleged – instead referring to “advanced payments”... The post UPDATE: Eskom admits to R3-billion in payments “outside of contractual terms” appeared first on AmaBhungane Centre for I

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28 August 2026

Corruption WatchCivil Society

Eskom paid hundreds of millions for diesel that ‘didn’t exist’

Last month, a group of investigators turned up at the gates of Burgan Terminal, a massive fuel import and storage depot in Cape Town harbour. They were looking for diesel: not to buy it, but to locate 39 million litres... The post Eskom paid hundreds of millions for diesel that ‘didn’t exist’ appeared first on AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism.

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21 August 2026

Bribery: The biggest corruption risk facing SA businesses

Today’s bribes are often hidden in what appear to be perfectly legitimate business transactions, says Elani Vogel of Loxton Forensics. Technological developments and anti-money laundering laws require more sophisticated methods of corruption, and modern bribery can be more difficult – but not impossible – to detect, meaning companies must be alert and informed. The post Bribery: The biggest corrup

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4 August 2026

Corruption WatchCivil Society

CW report delves into illicit financial flows from South Africa

Corruption Watch recently undertook research aimed at shining the spotlight on illicit financial flows from Africa. The research, published in mid-2026 in a report titled Addressing Illicit Financial Flows, took place under CW’s recent project Countering Cross-Border Corruption and Illicit Finance to Advance Development, which fell under Transparency International EU. The post CW report delves int

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3 August 2026

State broadcaster; legally required to be impartial but historically is not

Every year on 23 June, designated as World Whistle-blower Day, Corruption Watch joins the world in honouring the brave patriots who have risked their lives and their livelihoods in pursuit of the truth. We also reflect on what we, as a society and as individuals, are doing to make the environment for blowing the whistle more enabling and encouraging. The post World Whistle-blower Day a sober remin

Republican party insiders express concern over turnout as key candidates face tight races

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9 September 2026

Trump admin spends billions to deport Black and brown people while doubling dollars for white ‘refugees’ | Heba Gowayed

‘Where the wealthiest country in the world allocates money has always been a question of political will over political way’ The United States once led most other nations on resettling refugees from all over the world. But in the fiscal year 2025- 2026, except for three people from Afghanistan, all of the 10,258 people admitted through resettlement were white South Africans. But admitting en masse

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2 September 2026

Eleven years on, the Department of Agriculture’s R26m mobile vet clinics remain undelivered – and accountability has stalled

In July 2015, Centurion Bus Manufacturers (CBM) scored a R31-million contract to buy and convert seven buses into mobile veterinarian clinics for the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD). Eleven years later CBM has delivered not one... The post Eleven years on, the Department of Agriculture’s R26m mobile vet clinics remain undelivered – and accountability has stall

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5 August 2026

General News(189)

Safe Haven: Limpopo care centre helps vulnerable children rebuild their lives through love and stability

Located near Tzaneen, the Holy Family Care Centre provides a safe haven with dedicated staff and restorative love for 75 orphaned and vulnerable children. Under the direction of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, the home offers holistic support to help youth heal from trauma and reconnect with their childhoods.

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9 September 2026

Morena Ramoreboli’s national-team experience and knowledge of southern African football could give Pitso Mosimane a valuable perspective as Bafana Bafana begin their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign.

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9 September 2026

Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions

News24 | Eastern Cape records more than 1 000 murders in 3 months

A total of 1 026 people were killed in the Eastern Cape between April and June this year, an 8.1% increase from the 949 people killed in the province between January and March.

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9 September 2026

TimesLive⚠ Pro-Gov

Times Media; historically soft on ANC accountability

Germany’s Merz accuses far-right AfD of calling for ‘ethnic cleansing’

Right-wingers surge to victory in an election on a platform to curb migration and restore ties with Moscow

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9 September 2026

‘SPCA needs to investigate’: Mixed reactions as Grace Mondlana shares how her puppy died

The puppy died just a few weeks after Grace hosted a luxurious birthday party for her other dog, Kai.

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9 September 2026

From AKA’s murder case to Cat Matlala: The high-profile clients of Adv Annelene van den Heever

She is a prominent defence lawyer with controversial clients, the likes of Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala and Radovan Krejcir.

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9 September 2026

Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors

Own the dust at Gravel Kings 3.0 — Worcester's wildest weekend is almost sold

Gravel Kings 3.0 is bringing three days of high-octane gravel racing, live entertainment and overlanding action to Worcester this September.

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9 September 2026

Weather alert: Partly cloudy and cool conditions with isolated showers possible

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for Thursday, 10 September 2026.

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9 September 2026

Hawks nab nine suspects in R23 million illegal precious metals bust in Greenstone [PICS]

Officers found about 20kg of palladium, 11kg of osmium and specialised machinery used to process unwrought gold with an estimated value of R23 million.

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9 September 2026

Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors

Durban was an ambush, not an achievement

Twenty-five years after the Durban World Conference against Racism, Mary Kluk recalls how optimism turned to shock when antisemitic material surfaced at the parallel NGO Forum — and why its legacy still matters.

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9 September 2026

Afrika Mayibuye mayoral candidate apologises after TV blunder

Skeem GP was announced as a mayoral candidate for the City of Ekurhuleni on Saturday.

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9 September 2026

Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions

A Woolworths customer has expressed shock and disgust after noticing what appeared to be maggots on shelves at the retailer’s Bel Air store in Gauteng.

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9 September 2026

Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors

Family grudges: Pick up the phone, one call today may prevent a lifetime of regret

Family grudges can last for decades, but death makes reconciliation impossible. One call today may prevent a lifetime of regret, writes Sanjith Hanuman. This piece is inspired by “The Flowers Can’t Hear Your Apology”, by Sam The Motivator.

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9 September 2026

Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors

Your guide to the 2026 South Africa Fashion Awards nominees

The second South Africa Fashion Awards will take place at Hotel Sky in Sandton on October 3, with public voting open across 21 categories.

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9 September 2026

Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions

News24 | Businessman was sent by police to steal R216m cocaine haul in KZN, court hears

A businessman accused of stealing 541kg of cocaine worth more than R216 million in street value was allegedly sent by police officials to carry out the theft from Hawks offices in Port Shepstone, the State has told the court.

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9 September 2026

Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant

Increasing liquor excise duties is one of most cost-effective public health measures available to reduce harmful drinking, says doctor

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9 September 2026

Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant

UK police investigate Reform over alleged donation breaches

Farage aides resign amid claims of illicit foreign funding and electoral law violations

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9 September 2026

Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors

Japan's luxury ice revered in bars worldwide

In the historic Japanese city of Kanazawa, craftsmen painstakingly shape and slice blocks of ice destined to chill negronis in some of the world's trendiest bars.

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9 September 2026

Independent Media; majority-owned by politically connected investors

From Upington with punch: Jasper Wiese's brutal carrying powers Springboks' series surge

Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese opens up on the physical toll of facing the All Blacks, his love for hard carrying, and preparing for New Zealand's final effort in Baltimore.

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9 September 2026

Springboks say their set-pieces still have room to improve

Assistant coach Deon Davids said he's enjoying the fruits they've reaped from their hard labour. But there's more to do.

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9 September 2026

Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions

News24 | Diesel crunch threatens lasting price pain

The global refining sector’s diesel crunch is likely to result in tight supply for the coming months, keeping prices high and weighing on demand, according to analysts and traders.

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9 September 2026

Redefining “ Mama’s Boy ”: From an Insult to a Compliment

Society often uses the term "mama's boy" to mock men who share close bonds with their mothers, equating affection with weakness. It is time to challenge outdated stereotypes and reclaim the phrase as a symbol of emotional strength and mutual respect.

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9 September 2026

Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant

Rising Middle East tensions lift oil above $100

Global stocks slide ahead of several major central banks' interest rate decisions

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9 September 2026

Witness D murder suspect allegedly found with cellphone in prison

Matipandile Sotheni had allegedly been communicating with an individual about the murder case.

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9 September 2026

Speaking after the judgment, Biko’s eldest son, Nkosinathi, said the family remained deeply concerned about delays, but was equally concerned about the possibility of a process that was merely performative.

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9 September 2026

South African rock fans have something seriously loud to look forward to.

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9 September 2026

Workers, migrants focus of documentaries by Oscar winners at Venice

Fifty years after Barbara Kopple first tackled labour rights, workers in the United States are still struggling to get their due as her latest film premiered in Venice.

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9 September 2026

Here’s why you should not go to Diaz Beach in Mossel Bay anytime soon

Mossel Bay municipal manager, Colin Puren, said that the beach will remain closed until it is considered safe.

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9 September 2026

Witness D murder accused found with cellphone in custody

Matipandile Sotheni, the former police officer accused of assassinating state witness Marius van der Merwe ('Witness D'), was found with a cellphone in custody allegedly used to discuss his murder case.

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9 September 2026

Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions

News24 | Top cop orders probe into death of police dog Sky after SAPS ‘ignored warnings’

Acting national police commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has appointed a senior officer to investigate how a former police dog was so severely injured while left unattended overnight at its Roodeplaat veterinary facility that it had to be put down.

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9 September 2026

Israel tells Britain to close East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days, sources say

Israel has told the United Kingdom that it must close its consulate in East Jerusalem within 30 days, two Israeli officials and two sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

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9 September 2026

Malaysia PM’s coalition says graft convicts should serve full terms amid reports of Najib clemency bid

Malaysia's ruling coalition on Wednesday said people convicted in high-profile graft cases should serve their sentences in full, amid media reports that jailed former premier Najib Razak has made another bid for a royal pardon.

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9 September 2026

US accuses Chinese AI firms of ‘malicious’ copying of AI technology

The US government on Tuesday accused Chinese artificial intelligence companies of maliciously copying technology from American AI firms, potentially complicating relations ahead of a planned meeting between leaders of the world's two biggest economies later this month.

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9 September 2026

Holocaust survivor ‘appalled’ by prospect of far-right in power in German state

Eva Umlauf was two years old when she and her mother were freed from the Nazi death camp Auschwitz in January 1945. She says she is horrified to see that more than 80 years later, the far-right is once again on the rise in Germany

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9 September 2026

Egypt air show spotlights drones and military hardware

Dozens of exhibitors from several countries are taking part in the El Alamein International Air Show, held this week at the airport in Egypt's northwestern Mediterranean coast.

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9 September 2026

TimesLive⚠ Pro-Gov

Times Media; historically soft on ANC accountability

Ash-covered shoes and a president in crisis: Reuters reporter remembers 9/11

From Florida classroom to Air Force One: how crisis reshaped a presidency

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9 September 2026

Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions

[Scrolla] Advocate Sandile Khumalo has been repeatedly named in threatening messages sent from several cellphone numbers to senior advocates and their families. Advocates for Transformation says the threats stem from an unrelated disciplinary matter, not from Khumalo's work on the Madlanga Commission.

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9 September 2026

Concerns over wildlife, water supply, as wildfire rages across Mount Kenya

A wildfire has burned about 8,700 hectares of vegetation on Mount Kenya since the fire was first reported on Sept 1, Mount Kenya Trust, an environmental conservation group, said.

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9 September 2026

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9 September 2026

Uncertainty for Burundians in Kenya after president orders foreign-owned businesses closed

Burundians in Nairobi flocked to their embassy on Monday to get travel documents, days after Kenyan president William Ruto ordered the closure of small businesses run by foreigners.

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9 September 2026

Over 55,000 People Initiated On Groundbreaking Lenacapavir

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Health (DoH) has reported "significant progress" in the rollout of the twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention medication, Lenacapavir.

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9 September 2026

Strong Winds Damage More Than 20 Schools in North West

[SAnews.gov.za] The North West Department of Education has been left devastated after strong and destructive winds damaged roofs and destroyed mobile classrooms at more than 20 schools.

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9 September 2026

Fake Toys Raise Safety and Job Concerns - South African News Briefs - September 9, 2026

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9 September 2026

Ex-Defence Minister Mapisa-Nqakula Denies Asking for R2m to Promote General

[Daily Maverick] Mapisa-Nqakula says she never asked Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu for money and told the court her husband was 'unappointable' for the position he wanted despite serving in the SANDF for almost three decades.

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9 September 2026

Foreigners in Kenya given 90 days to regularise documents

The Kenyan government on Tuesday gave foreigners running businesses in the country 90 days to obtain or update required documents, including work permits and business licenses. The move followed remarks by the president about foreign-owned businesses that sparked panic in immigrant communities.

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9 September 2026

Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions

News24 | IMC on migration draws up plan, funding model to reclaim hijacked buildings

The inter-ministerial committee on migration management has adopted a consolidated report identifying 2 400 hijacked buildings across South Africa’s eight metros, many of them housing immigrants, and has assembled a team to develop a funding model to reclaim them.

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9 September 2026

Birdwatch: the avian equivalent of a catwalk model, blue cranes are under threat

Numbers of the exquisitely graceful species are falling amid loss of food supply and habitat Few birds are quite as elegant as the blue crane. As I watched a pair feeding alongside a busy road in South Africa, against the rather incongruous backdrop of a herd of cows, I was struck by their sheer beauty. With a slender body, curved neck, long legs, elongated tail plumes and a subtle, dove-grey plum

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9 September 2026

Babies born to anaemic mothers have smaller brains, study finds

Key regions of the brain linked to movement, learning and emotions were affected and may lead to cognitive problems Babies born to mothers with anaemia have smaller brains, particularly in key regions linked to movement, learning and the regulation of emotion, according to a study. Researchers said the differences, first detected at the age of one, could lead to cognitive problems when children st

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9 September 2026

The broken system behind our worst cattle epidemic

The state neglected its duties and this led to foot and mouth disease spreading across the country

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9 September 2026

Without deep reform, forget about a big boost to business confidence

Business confidence has rarely been at high levels in SA, but since about 2010—bar a few short periods—has been in the doldrums. But in the last few months, it has taken a serious hit and has yet to emerge from this. The post Without deep reform, forget about a big boost to business confidence appeared first on Daily Friend.

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9 September 2026

What SA can learn from Meloni’s coalition

As Giorgia Meloni's party gathered for a rally in Bari on 4 September, her government marked 1,413 consecutive days in office, one day longer than Silvio Berlusconi's second government between 2001 and 2005. It is a milestone in a republic that has run through 68 governments in 80 years, not one of which completed a full five-year term without interruption. The post What SA can learn from Meloni’s

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9 September 2026

WFP says Ebola response in Congo must include food aid

World Food Programme Country Director David Stevenson said the response to Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo must go beyond health care alone.

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8 September 2026

Man wanted over killing own family in UK pleads guilty to gun offenses in South Africa

A man wanted by British police over the killings of his wife and two daughters pleaded guilty Tuesday to firearms offenses in South Africa, where he was arrested in July while on the run.

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8 September 2026

When will Africa get its next Ballon d'Or winner?

Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or - but when will an African claim football's top individual prize for the first time since 1995?

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8 September 2026

Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions

News24 | Elections 2026: ActionSA aims for 15 seats in debut Cape Town elections

With less than 60 days to go before the 4 November polls, ActionSA’s Cape Town mayoral hopeful, Dereleen James, says the party can win 15 council seats in its debut showing in the DA-run metro.

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8 September 2026

Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions

News24 | State cannot assign police protection to refugees on Durban’s Che Guevara Road – Kubayi

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi reiterated on Tuesday that the government cannot provide dedicated police protection for hundreds of refugees who have camped outside the Durban Refugee Reception Centre on Che Guevara Road for months in fear of xenophobic violence.

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8 September 2026

Sudan's healthcare system on brink of collapse after cuts, medical charity warns

Médecins Sans Frontières is urging world leaders to increase funding to help the millions who need aid.

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8 September 2026

African communities need climate services that combine science and local knowledge

A study led by the University of Cape Town reveals a significant gap between available climate services and the practical needs of African communities, urging the integration of science with Indigenous knowledge.

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8 September 2026

Naspers-owned; editorially sympathetic to ANC positions

News24 | Correction and apology to Bojane Segooa

News24 apologises to Bojane Segooa for inaccuracies contained in the following articles regarding her appointment to NSFAS and her previous role at Daybreak Farms, after a finding made by the acting Press Ombud, Dr Johan Retief.

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8 September 2026

Two years into her tenure, Gwarube faces a R140-billion school infrastructure crisis

Learners are moving from rural to urban areas

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8 September 2026

This water project started 20 years ago. But taps are still dry

Eastern Cape villagers say at least four contractors have worked on the Buthongweni Water Supply Scheme

Some corroboration — no independent outlet found on this story

8 September 2026

One year later, sewage is still running through these Cape Town streets

“We have seen people living in sewage, and that is not acceptable,” says Human Rights Commissioner after visit to Bloekombos and Wallacedene

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8 September 2026

Algeria seeks death penalty for child abusers

Algeria’s president has ordered penal code changes allowing executions for people convicted of abducting or severely abusing children Read Full Article at RT.com

Corroboration18%

Poorly corroborated — no independent outlet found on this story

8 September 2026

A low wage is not immoral; forbidding it is

The National Minimum Wage Commission will soon determine next year's mandatory wage levels. The exercise rests on a persuasive but perverse moral claim. The post A low wage is not immoral; forbidding it is appeared first on Daily Friend.

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8 September 2026

Tunisians tell the story of their summer of shortages

Frequent water and power cuts, long queues for bottled water, poultry farms destroyed by the heat: these have been the scenes across Tunisia this summer as millions of people were affected by shortages in electricity and water. Our Observers say this is the result of years of underinvestment in infrastructure while the Tunisian president, for his part, blames "deliberate and planned acts of sabota

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7 September 2026

In June, soldiers from Mali and Niger graduated from special forces training in Isparta, Türkiye, becoming the latest example of [...]

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7 September 2026

Armscor puts out request for information as SA Army considers replacing R4/R5

Armscor, South Africa’s state arms procurement agency, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) as it explores the available options [...]

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7 September 2026

UN approves true-size Africa map with sole dissent

The UN has adopted a resolution promoting world maps that show Africa at its true relative size following objections to Mercator Read Full Article at RT.com

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7 September 2026

3 SAI ready for historic MSDS passing out parade

This Friday (11 September) is an auspicious one in the training calendar of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) as [...]

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Automotive firm courts informal-market mechanics with loyalty programme as it eyes smaller Midas store formats

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7 September 2026

We have the taps, but we don’t have the water

For the past two decades, South Africa has made significant progress in improving access to water. Data from the recently published Living Conditions chapter of the Socio-Economic Survey of South Africa from the Centre for Risk Analysis indicates that in year 2002, about 8.9 million households in South Africa had access to piped water. The post We have the taps, but we don’t have the water appeare

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7 September 2026

Is bigger always better?

Africa is much bigger than the Mercator projection makes it look. Correcting that makes sense, but turning the size of a continent on a map into a question of dignity and justice is another matter. The post Is bigger always better? appeared first on Daily Friend.

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7 September 2026

“Durban V” versus moving beyond racial politics

Just as "war is politics by other means," racial politics can offer paths to power via coercive means. "Durban V" refers to a conference later this month in New York City commemorating the Anti-racism conference held in Durban in 2001. The post “Durban V” versus moving beyond racial politics appeared first on Daily Friend.

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7 September 2026

Bus plummets from cliff in Cabo Verde killing at least 25, mostly children

A bus carrying children on an unauthorized field trip fell off a cliff in Cabo Verde, leaving at least 25 people dead Read Full Article at RT.com

Corroboration18%

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6 September 2026

Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant

Dangote Refinery gets Nigeria regulator’s nod for $1.6bn IPO

The public offering will be one of Africa’s most ambitious industrial projects

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6 September 2026

Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in drug case

Sarah Khalifa, a well-known Egyptian TV presenter, has been sentenced to death for her involvement in a drug ring, state media reported over the weekend. Eleven others were also convicted in the case and handed a death sentence. Khalifa is best known for her program “Mission Impossible”.

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6 September 2026

Times Media; business focus with pro-government editorial slant

Angola regulator backs sale of 34% stake in Standard Bank unit

Commission approves sale of shares seized by the state from tycoon Carlos Sao Vicente

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6 September 2026

What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong

As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.

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6 September 2026

TimesLive⚠ Pro-Gov

Times Media; historically soft on ANC accountability

Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Alana Moceri, International Relations Professor at IE School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs. The migrant crossings at Ceuta have become both a domestic and international political lightning rod. At home, Pedro Sánchez faces opponents who can cast migration in existential terms, with Spain's far right amplifying the rhetoric of "invasion." Internation

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4 September 2026

Kenya's chai lovers are not happy as the nation's cows run dry

Supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.

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4 September 2026

Tunisia top court upholds long sentences in mass trial of opposition figures

Tunisia's top court on Thursday upheld prison sentences of up to 45 years for opposition leaders, lawyers and businessmen convicted in a major conspiracy case, in a ruling opponents said further entrenches President Kais Saied's authoritarian rule.

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3 September 2026

Shady surgeons and Nigeria organ harvesting

In tonight's edition: Legal loopholes and gaps about specialised medicine may be driving illegal organ harvesting in Nigeria. Also, South Sudan may be moving closer to delivering on elections scheduled for December. Finally, on the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, six colonial-era plantation estates have just been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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3 September 2026

Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa

At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.

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3 September 2026

Bring on the drones: how a technology revolution is being rolled out across Africa’s nature reserves

As graduates of an online training course gather from across the continent, the consensus is overwhelming: computers and saving animals go together On a bitingly cold night in Lapalala Wilderness nature reserve in South Africa’s Limpopo province, Duncan Kanyakera watches as instructor Jacques Viljoen deploys a thermal drone in search of a lone cheetah. Once the drone has disappeared into the inky

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3 September 2026

'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social media

More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.

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3 September 2026

Kenyan editor found safe after abduction

In tonight's edition: Media rights groups in Kenya call for an investigation after a top journalist is abducted overnight by heavily armed men. Also, trials for three potential vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola are due to start over the next couple of months. Plus Senegalese consumers who are frustrated by the rising cost of living have launched a new campaign.

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2 September 2026

Spanish report flags Moroccan police's 'total permissiveness' in Ceuta migrant rush

Moroccan security forces displayed "total permissiveness" during last month's massive wave of migrants who crossed into the Spanish North African territory of Ceuta, according to a Spanish police report seen by a French news agency on Wednesday.

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Some young people are teaching in countries like South Korea as education funding is gutted and recent grads face a tough job market in their own countries A year ago, Arianna Marie, 25, was struggling to control the students in her Florida elementary school classroom. She was living with her parents to save on rent and quickly feeling her passion for teaching dry up, even though it was her first

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30 August 2026

Which countries have citizens killed or missing after Nepal-Tibet flash flood?

Hundreds of foreigners were in area to work, take guided treks or make pilgrimages when disaster struck Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Flash floods at the Nepal-Tibet border have killed at least 543 people and more than 1,500 are missing. Hundreds were foreigners in the area to work, take guided treks or make pilgrimages. Thousands have been rescued, with some of the injured taken to hos

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28 August 2026

'If you started running, they shot you' - inside Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisis

Many communities are living in fear of being kidnapped for ransom as the crisis spreads further south.

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27 August 2026

‘I am so tired’: Jillian Edelstein’s devastating portraits of apartheid and more – in pictures

The South African photographer documented her country’s harrowing Truth and Reconciliation Commission. These pictures form part of a new exhibition – alongside intimate images of actors, artists and friends Continue reading...

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27 August 2026

South African police arrest two Thai men for allegedly smuggling parrot eggs

Bird eggs intercepted in homemade incubators at Johannesburg airport as officials try to halt wildlife trafficking South African police have arrested two Thai nationals in separate incidents for allegedly attempting to smuggle endangered parrot eggs out of the country as authorities try to stem the tide of wildlife trafficking. A 50-year-old Thai national was arrested at OR Tambo international air

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26 August 2026

State broadcaster; legally required to be impartial but historically is not

SABC NAMED OFFICIAL BROADCAST PARTNER OF TASTE OF CAPE TOWN

Cape Town – Wednesday, 19 August 2026 – Taste of Cape Town and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) today announced a landmark partnership that places the country’s public broadcaster at the heart of South Africa’s return to the global Taste Festival stage. The SABC joins as the official broadcast partner of Taste of Cape […]

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19 August 2026

Daniélle Schaafsma

Daniélle Schaafsma completed her BA Honours in Journalism at Stellenbosch University in 2025 before working as a Food Justice reporter for Daily Maverick. Now, as an editorial intern, she hopes to broaden her skills and cultivate strong journalistic instincts. The post Daniélle Schaafsma appeared first on AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism.

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18 August 2026

Online gambling: Look who’s knocking at the door

In February this year a regulator, the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB), announced the planned sale of a bookmaker license to a newly formed company called Bet777. Six months down the line, the regulator told us that this... The post Online gambling: Look who’s knocking at the door appeared first on AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism.

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14 August 2026

Inside the SAPS investigation into former PRASA security chief Alexio Papadopulo

An urgent application by former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) security chief Alexio Papadopulo has lifted the veil on details of a Commercial Crime Unit investigation into his dealings with alleged gang boss Ralph Stanfield. On 20 July... The post Inside the SAPS investigation into former PRASA security chief Alexio Papadopulo appeared first on AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative

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7 August 2026

State broadcaster; legally required to be impartial but historically is not

SABC+ Surpasses 3 Million Registered Users

Johannesburg, South Africa – Monday, 03 August 2026 – SABC+ has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 3 million registered users, reinforcing its position as one of South Africa’s leading digital streaming platforms. The achievement reflects the growing demand for accessible, locally relevant digital content and marks another important step in SABC’s digital transformation journey. Unlike […

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3 August 2026

State broadcaster; legally required to be impartial but historically is not

SABC CELEBRATES 90 YEARS

Johannesburg, South Africa – Saturday, 01 August 2026 – Today, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) celebrates its 90th anniversary, marking nine decades of its establishment since 1936. The SABC has grown alongside the nation, evolving from traditional radio broadcasting into a dynamic multimedia organisation that is currently serving audiences through its 6 television channels, […]

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3 August 2026

State broadcaster; legally required to be impartial but historically is not

MEDIA RELEASE: SABC UPDATE REGARDING THE BROADCAST OF BETWAY PREMIERSHIP MATCHES

Johannesburg – Friday, 31 July 2026 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) regrets to inform its audiences that it will not broadcast the opening fixtures of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season, scheduled for Saturday, 1 August 2026. The negotiations regarding the PSL sub-licensing agreement remain ongoing, and while discussions with CANAL+ continue to progress […]

Some corroboration — also reported by Daily Maverick, Africanews, BBC Africa +3

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31 July 2026

Right of reply | Minister Senzo Mchunu: I referred matters to IGI in lawful exercise of statutory authority, without any ulterior purpose

On 20 July 2026, an article was published under the title: “Explosive affidavit by IGI shows how Mchunu drew him into Crime Intelligence wars.” The article originated from AmaBhungane. I write to place on record my objections to the article,... The post Right of reply | Minister Senzo Mchunu: I referred matters to IGI in lawful exercise of statutory authority, without any ulterior purpose appeared

Well corroborated — also reported by Daily Maverick, Africanews, BBC Africa +3

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23 July 2026

Explosive affidavit by Inspector General of Intelligence (IGI) shows he was drawn into fight over Crime Intelligence by then police minister Senzo Mchunu

An explosive high court application by suspended Inspector General of Intelligence (IGI), Imtiaz Fazel confirms how central former police minister Senzo Mchunu’s office was to the series of investigations and leaks that led both to the Madlanga Commission and to... The post Explosive affidavit by Inspector General of Intelligence (IGI) shows he was drawn into fight over Crime Intelligence by then

State broadcaster; legally required to be impartial but historically is not

SABC PROUD TO BROADCAST THE 2025–26 FIH HOCKEY MEN’S NATIONS CUP

Johannesburg – Wednesday, 03 June 2026 – The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), through SABC Plus is proud to be a media partner for the 2025–26 FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup, taking place at Hartleyvale Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, from 11 to 20 June 2026. The FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup is […]