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Taiwan: Xi-Trump Call will ‘stabilise’ regional security
TAIWAN welcomed US President Donald Trump’s call with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, saying yesterday it will help “stabilise” the region as China increases military pressure on the island.
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February 06, 2026
Cape Times
A subtle haunted house story about family, memory, and unease
PLAY Nice by Rachel Harrison is marketed as a haunted house novel, but it relies more on psychological tension than traditional scares.
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February 06, 2026
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Flat opening schedule will leave 2027 World Cup stalling at gates
THE Rugby World Cup, over the last couple of editions, has established a tradition of matches that immediately set the tone and remind fans why the tournament is the pinnacle of the sport.
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February 06, 2026
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Former top cop Phahlane’s dismissal from SAPS upheld by Labour Appeal Court
THE Labour Appeal Court has upheld the 2020 dismissal of former acting national police commissioner Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane, dealing a decisive blow to his bid to return to the South African Police Service.
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February 06, 2026
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Chief Justice under pressure to deliver delayed Phala Phala judgment
CHIEF Justice Mandisa Maya has promised to expedite the delivery of the much-anticipated judgment on the Phala Phala farm scandal.
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February 06, 2026
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How the Three-Bucket framework secures your succession journey
SUCCESSION planning is rarely just a technical exercise.
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February 06, 2026
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Six Milnerton High school 'bullies' expelled
SIX Milnerton
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February 06, 2026
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THE WINELANDS PARTY CRASHERS
GAVIN
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February 06, 2026
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What my grandfather's cup of water taught me about innovation in Africa
I GREW up in Dutyini, rural Eastern Cape, under the vigilant supervision of my grandparents, where water did not come from a tap but from a river, carried in buckets on women’s heads with the precision of a surgeon, careful not to spill a drop of this precious commodity.
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February 06, 2026
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BLSA reform tracker shows steady gains but flags electricity and governance setbacks
SOUTH Africa's reform programme continues to make measurable progress, although momentum has slowed and key setbacks have emerged, particularly in the electricity sector, according to the second Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) Reform Tracker review released on Thursday.
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February 06, 2026
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Breakthrough or prelude to attack?
What we Know about Iran-US talks
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February 06, 2026
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DA’s Kohler-Barnard refutes Mkhwanazi’s allegations: ‘Information was already public’
DA MP Dianne Kohler-Barnard says KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegation against her arose from his erroneous understanding that she disclosed classified information.
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February 06, 2026
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NPA confirms investigation into 1 055 parents over R126m in unqualified NSFAS funding
THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed it has received referrals from the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) following the recovery of more than R126 million from parents and unqualified National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) beneficiaries for possible prosecution.
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February 06, 2026
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Rees-Zammit at fullback for Six Nations return against England
WALES star Louis Rees-Zammit has been moved to fullback from the wing for his Six Nations return against England at Twickenham tomorrow.
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February 06, 2026
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Ad Hoc Committee hears how officers were pressured to apologise to Phahlane
DEPUTY national commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has been accused of asking three officers to apologise to former divisional commissioner for forensic services Khomotso Phahlane when they reported criminal activities at the SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), in order to make a \"breakthrough\" in their careers.
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February 06, 2026
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South Africa's new Budget reality: what to expect in 2026/27
THE delayed, amended, and politically charged tabling of the 2025/26 Budget represented a first in South Africa's fiscal history.
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February 06, 2026
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Ramaphosa calls for enhanced protection of whistleblowers after attempted hit
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the urgent need for enhanced protection measures for whistleblowers and witnesses in high-profile cases.
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February 06, 2026
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New Stellies striker Wonderboy Makhubu was outstanding against Kaizer Chiefs, says Hunt
STELLENBOSCH FC coach Gavin Hunt was full of praise for new striker Wonderboy Makhubu for his role in the 2-1 Nedbank Cup victory over Kaizer Chiefs.
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February 06, 2026
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Transforming Mining
Smart partnerships key to sustaining growth
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February 06, 2026
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NEW ZEALAND PM HECKLED BY MAORI AT GATHERING
NEW Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was heckled by a Maori crowd yesterday during a speech marking national Waitangi Day celebrations, an annual political gathering that gives Indigenous tribes a chance to air grievances.
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February 06, 2026
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Mkhwanazi saga is a failure of governance
It should not require bravery to reveal the truth
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February 06, 2026
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ECONOMIC EXCLUSION OF YOUTH WILL ONLY TRANSLATE TO CHAOS, INSTABILITIES
THE increasing number of young people classified as Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET) signals a profound structural crisis in our country.
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February 06, 2026
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Murder witness killed in Athlone shooting
A WITNESS in a murder case was shot dead in a suspected gang-related attack in Athlone on Wednesday night.
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February 06, 2026
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HILL-LEWIS EYES SECOND TERM AS MAYOR
Cape Town mayoral race still open as DA unveils first tranche of Western Cape candidates
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February 06, 2026
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A girlhood shaped by silence and survival
NINA McConigley's \"Postcolonial\" is a loaded term.
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February 06, 2026
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Mandela’s warning is echoing again: Are we investing in South Africa's future?
IN 1996, Nelson Mandela issued a warning that now reads less like history and more like a message sent forward in time: “We are spending more on yesterday than tomorrow.’
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February 06, 2026
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MISA rejects proposed 50% tariff on Chinese and Indian vehicles, warns of job risks
Communications manager for MISA says the sector of 300 000 workers was not consulted over 50% tariff for vehicle imports
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February 06, 2026
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Liverpool vs Man City: Anfield showdown could shape EPL run-in
LIVERPOOL welcome Manchester City to Anfield on Sunday and, while the fixture may not be the decisive title showdown of recent seasons, it still promises to be a defining moment in this season's title race - as well as the battle for Champions League football next term.
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February 06, 2026
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FASSET and AGSA launch women leading in the public sector programme
THE Finance, Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET) has partnered with the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) to launch the Women Leading in the Public Sector programme, aimed at building a sustainable pipeline of women leaders across all spheres of the public sector.
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February 06, 2026
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Pokemon theme park opens in Tokyo
The first permanent Pokemon theme park opened in Tokyo yesterday, featuring cute rides and a woodland area where visitors can try and “catch ‘em all”.
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