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SACP condemns Israel's approval of 19 New West Bank Settlements
THE Israeli government has approved the construction of 19 new settlements in the West Bank, a move the South African Communist Party (SACP) described as a blatant violation of international law and a serious setback for peace in the region.
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December 29, 2025
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COSAFA rivals set for knockout clash
THE COSAFA rivalry between Bafana Bafana and Zimbabwe will intensify when the two teams lock horns at Stade de Marrakesh tonight for a place in the AFCON knockout stage.
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December 29, 2025
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ANC warns coalition partners against undermining government
THE ANC has warned that one or two parties within the Government of National Unity (GNU) are acting more like opposition than coalition partners.
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December 29, 2025
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Cape Town distances itself from Kaapse Klopse parade reroute
THE City of Cape Town has moved to clarify its role in the 2026 Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade, stressing it is not the organiser and does not decide the parade route.
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December 29, 2025
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Hakimi to feature in Morocco’s final group game
AFRICAN
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December 29, 2025
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Family appeals for help as man swept away in Toti floods missing
THE family of Siyabonga Patrick Mzulwini is appealing to the public for assistance after he was swept away by floodwaters in Amanzimtoti during severe storms on December 21 and remains missing.
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December 29, 2025
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Arteta salutes Arsenal's survival spirit
MIKEL Arteta praised Arsenal's refusal to let their Premier League title challenge be derailed by injuries after they survived another debilitating 24 hours to beat Brighton 2-1 on Saturday.
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December 29, 2025
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Former MEC's family says he fought to clear his name amid graft allegations
THE family of former Gauteng health MEC Brian Hlongwa says he fought very hard to clear his name until his death, according to SABC News.
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December 29, 2025
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EFF condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland as independent state
THE EFF has slammed Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent nation as nothing but a ploy to destabilise Somalia in order to exert Israeli influence and control in strategic positions in Africa and the Middle-East.
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December 29, 2025
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$110m lawsuit exposes Transnet's 'negligence'
TRANSNET National Ports Authority (TNPA) is facing a $110 million (over R1.83 billion) lawsuit over the running aground of a cargo vessel at its Richards Bay harbour more than a decade ago.
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December 29, 2025
The Star
Heavy thunderstorms expected in Gauteng, other provinces
HEAVY downpours and severe thunderstorms are set to lash northern parts of South Africa, with Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga placed on a yellow level 4 warning by the South African Weather Service.
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December 29, 2025
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GEMS' 9.8% medical aid increase ignites fury
THE Government Employees' Medical Scheme (GEMS) has informed angry public servants' representatives that it cannot unilaterally reverse the 9.8% increase in 2026 member contributions without approval from the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS).
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December 29, 2025
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Former deputy minister Dikeledi Magadzi dies at 75
FORMER Deputy Minister of Transport and Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, as well as Limpopo MEC for Public Works, Agriculture, Health and Safety and Security, Dikeledi Magadzi has died.
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December 29, 2025
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MCG curator in ‘state of shock’ after Test carnage
Melbourne Cricket Ground head curator Matt Page said yesterday he was in a “state of shock” watching the carnage unfold during the two-day fourth Ashes Test, which has left Cricket Australia facing millions of dollars in lost revenue.
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December 29, 2025
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Why South Africa could face a power crunch before 2030
SOUTH Africa is under sustained pressure to abandon coal.
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December 29, 2025
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There’s still a lot left in the tank, warns Nortje after four-wicket comeback
SUNRISERS Eastern Cape fast bowler Anrich Nortje has issued a warning that he is only starting up his engine after a four-wicket burst in his Betway SA20 comeback game.
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December 29, 2025
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Stalled water projects cannot be normalised
SERVICE DELIVERY
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December 29, 2025
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Probe into EMS workers caught sleeping on duty
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched into a video seen by IOL that shows emergency workers in Nelson Mandela Bay sleeping on duty, raising serious concerns about public safety and the standards of emergency services.
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December 29, 2025
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Bolsonaro treated for hiccups
FORMER Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro underwent a medical procedure at the weekend to treat recurrent hiccups he has been dealing with for months, according to his medical team.
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December 29, 2025
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Stormers face race against time to keep Dylan Maart from returning to Griquas
NEW Stormers sensation Dylan Maart could, in fact, head back to Griquas early in the new year if the Stormers do not move swiftly in their negotiations with the Kimberley-based union.
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December 29, 2025
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Ceiling section collapses at Northgate Mall after heavy rain
NORTHGATE Shopping Centre in northern Johannesburg has confirmed that a small section of its ceiling collapsed following heavy rainfall, but no injuries were reported.
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December 29, 2025
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Zelensky, Trump: A pivotal meeting for Ukraine's peace efforts
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was to sit down yesterday with Donald Trump and seek to secure the US president's stamp of approval for a new proposal to end the nearly four-year conflict with Russia.
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December 29, 2025
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BMW demands R1.6m for car buyer says he never drove
A GAUTENG businessman is in a financial nightmare as BMW Financial Services have taken him to court to demand R1.6 million over a luxury vehicle he never collected.
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December 29, 2025
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SA Rugby’s Bulls intervention raises questions over support for other franchises
GOVERNING body SA Rugby have confirmed that Springbok assistant coaches Felix Jones and Jerry Flannery, SA Rugby Mobi-Unit coach Duane Vermeulen, and Head of Athletic Performance Andy Edwards will provide
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December 29, 2025
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Bafana must keep clean sheet to seal last-16 spot, says Sibisi
NKOSINATHI Sibisi might have been stating the obvious when he said Bafana Bafana must stay tight at the back to progress to the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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December 29, 2025
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'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' - Trailer reveals Grace’s continuing nightmare
HORROR fans have a new reason for excitement following the release of the Ready or Not 2: Here I Come trailer, building on the success of the first film.
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December 29, 2025
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Bafana brace for familiar test against Zimbabwe
BAFANA Bafana are ready to navigate familiar territory with a slightly tweaked squad in their bid to reach the AFCON knockout stage at the expense of neighbours Zimbabwe at Stade de Marrakesh tonight (6pm kickoff).
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December 29, 2025
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What the US ambassador-designate plans to push for in Pretoria
BRENT Bozell III, the US ambassador-designate to South Africa, has previously warned that Washington is deeply concerned about what he describes as Pretoria's drift toward the People's Republic of China and other global rivals.
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December 29, 2025
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Forget about the World Cup, just have fun in the SA20, says Markram
IT’S the festive season, so go out there and have fun.
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December 24, 2025
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SIU freezes property linked to late actor Presley Chweneyagae
THE Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has frozen a high-value property in Hesteapark, Pretoria, connected to the late actor Presley Chweneyagae, his spouse, and other corespondents as part of a high-profile National Lotteries Commission (NLC) corruption probe.
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