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Drowning incidents across South Africa over the busy pre-Christmas weekend have once again highlighted the deadly risks of swimming at unprotected beaches and in flooded waterways.
Drowning incidents across South Africa over the busy pre-Christmas weekend have once again highlighted the deadly risks of swimming at unprotected beaches and in flooded waterways. While several fatalities were recorded elsewhere in the country, Cape Town avoided deaths at lifeguarded beaches — wit…
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What to expect in the weather over the next few days: Ongoing heavy rains and severe thunderstorms across South Africa have claimed at least five lives, with more flooding expected as weather warnings remain in place.
What to expect in the weather over the next few days: Ongoing heavy rains and severe thunderstorms across South Africa have claimed at least five lives, with more flooding expected as weather warnings remain in place. Provinces including KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and Gauteng have been hardest…
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The repatriation of 17 young South Africans allegedly lured to Russia to fight in Ukraine has been delayed by demands for payment from the military contractors involved in their recruitment, according to government insiders.
The repatriation of 17 young South Africans allegedly lured to Russia to fight in Ukraine has been delayed by demands for payment from the military contractors involved in their recruitment, according to government insiders. Guest: Willem Els: Senior Training Coordinator on terrorism and explosiv…
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A wave of public anger has followed revelations of extravagant ministerial travel costs in 2025, with parliamentary replies exposing millions of rand spent on flights, luxury accommodation and transport — even as South Africa faces rising unemployment, budget cuts and deepening economic hardship
A wave of public anger has followed revelations of extravagant ministerial travel costs in 2025, with parliamentary replies exposing millions of rand spent on flights, luxury accommodation and transport — even as South Africa faces rising unemployment, budget cuts and deepening economic hardship. …
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Why are we seeing empty stadiums at AFCON 2025?
Guest: Mpho Seopa: Coordinator of the National African Football Supporters Association
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Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 24 December 2025 1. Central African Republic - Bangui CAR Decides 2025 Distribution of voter cards underway ahead of the election In the Central African Republi…
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The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s confirmation of nominations to the National Dialogue Steering Committee, calling it a positive step toward inclusive, citizen-led engagement.
The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s confirmation of nominations to the National Dialogue Steering Committee, calling it a positive step toward inclusive, citizen-led engagement. However, the federation has cautioned that while dialogue is impor…
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The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has strongly criticised a recommendation to increase the salaries of public office bearers by 4.1%, arguing that the proposal is out of touch with the country’s economic reality.
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has strongly criticised a recommendation to increase the salaries of public office bearers by 4.1%, arguing that the proposal is out of touch with the country’s economic reality. The suggested increase, which would benefit politicians, senior gove…
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As search and rescue operations continue in Amanzimtoti for three people feared missing, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has begun oversight visits to flood-affected areas on the South Coast to assess the damage and coordinate government response efforts
As search and rescue operations continue in Amanzimtoti for three people feared missing, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has begun oversight visits to flood-affected areas on the South Coast to assess the damage and coordinate government response efforts. Guest: Thamsanqa Ntuli: KwaZulu-Nata…
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Rand West City Local Municipality has condemned a deadly mass shooting in Bekkersdal that left nine people dead and at least ten others injured.
Rand West City Local Municipality has condemned a deadly mass shooting in Bekkersdal that left nine people dead and at least ten others injured. The municipality says the attack underscores a growing wave of violent crime allegedly linked to illegal mining activities and is now calling on President…
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