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CMF pulls out of IDT EPWP programme
THE Collen Mashawana Foundation (CMF), an influential humanitarian organisation, has formally withdrawn from the Independent Development Trust's (IDT) Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).
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November 17, 2025
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Survivors recount horror of Free State N8 crash during Premier's visit
PREMIER MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae and MEC for Community Safety, Roads and Transport Jabu Mbalula visited survivors of a devastating multi-vehicle crash on the N8 between Botshabelo and Bloemfontein, hearing firsthand accounts of the horror that unfolded.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
SA NOT RATTLED BY TRUMP G20 SUMMIT BOYCOTT
US's decision reportedly over allegations of white farmer persecution
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November 17, 2025
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Concerns grow over Palestinian arrivals in SA
A GROUP of Palestinians arrived at O. R. Tambo International Airport on November 13 on a chartered flight, sparking questions about how they travelled and whether they were forcibly displaced.
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November 17, 2025
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IRP will reshape SA's coal industry amid modest production gains
SOUTH Africa's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025 is set to significantly reshape the country's coal industry, the Minerals Council of South Africa has said, even as coal output rose 1.5% in September amid a broader mining recovery.
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November 17, 2025
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Matlosana fraud case in court as Maserati and Mercedes are seized
SUSPENDED Matlosana Local Municipality chief financial officer (CFO) Mercy Phetla and her co-accused will face fraud, corruption, and money laundering charges after losing three luxury cars worth millions of rand linked to their alleged crimes.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Missing Polish tourists found safe after extensive search in Mpumalanga
TWO missing Polish tourists have been found following an extensive search by Mpumalanga police, Hoedspruit farmers and MTPA Rangers.
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November 17, 2025
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South Africa expands nuclear ambitions as it seeks to compete in growing SMR market
SOUTH Africa is accelerating its nuclear energy ambitions as it positions itself to compete with China in the fast-growing African market for nuclear fuel and Small Modular Reactors (SMRS), Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said on Sunday.
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November 17, 2025
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Nersa approves 6% decrease in Sasol Gas maximum price for Q3 2025/26
THE National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved an adjustment to Sasol Gas's maximum gas price for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, resulting in a 6% decrease from the previous quarter.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Skipper Bavuma’s clutch knock ends drought
PROTEAS captain Temba Bavuma may be a little man, but he certainly is the one for the big moments.
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November 17, 2025
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Labat Africa sells cannabis healthcare business to CEO and director
LABAT Africa's share price ended 20% higher on the JSE on Friday after it announced that it is selling its cannabis healthcare sector businesses to its CEO and a director.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Clashes erupt in Mexico City anti-crime protests, injuring 120
MORE than 100 people were injured and 20 arrested during a massive protest on Saturday in Mexico City against the president's handling of violent crime, local government officials said.
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November 17, 2025
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UN confirms Israeli decision to reopen third aid crossing
AMID continuing calls for greater aid access, UN humanitarians said last week that Israel has announced it is reopening the Zikim crossing into the north of the Gaza Strip.
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November 17, 2025
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Deadly police operation in Cosmo City: Manhunt for cop killer, Jabulani Moyo
ONE person has been shot dead as a manhunt for Jabulani Moyo, wanted for killing two police officers in Roodepoort, led to a deadly operation in Cosmo City.
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November 17, 2025
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Richemont's share price surges following strong sales in volatile global environment
THE share price of luxury goods group Compagnie Financiere Richemont surged 4.8% on the JSE on Friday after it reported strong global sales in the six months to September 30, with sales accelerating in the second quarter.
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November 17, 2025
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The MTBPS’ proposed adjustments are not aggressive enough to grow the economy - Cosatu
THE Minister for Finance, Enoch Godongwana, tabled government's Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) at Parliament.
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November 17, 2025
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Port efficiency improves as private operators and reforms unlock investment: Godongwana
MINISTER of Finance Enoch Gondongwana said in his 2025 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement on Wednesday that in recent years, port efficiency is improving, with vessel waiting times down 75 per cent, while container handling is faster.
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November 17, 2025
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Between pride and perception: South Africa’s new test of maturity
THIRTY years after its democratic dawn, South Africa remains one of the most scrutinised societies on Earth.
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November 17, 2025
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Adele makes bold acting debut in Tom Ford's 'Cry to Heaven'
AFTER taking a break from her singing career, Grammy Award-winning British singer Adele is ready to make her mark in acting.
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November 17, 2025
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Kolisi: We could see the hurt in Franco's eyes
WHILE Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and coach Rassie Erasmus are in awe of their team's fighting spirit, they are at their wits' end regarding the red-card plague that has beset the team.
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November 17, 2025
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South Africa embarks on new nuclear energy era with ambitious developments on PBMR
SOUTH Africa is stepping into a new era of nuclear energy, with Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, announcing significant developments in the country's nuclear programme, including the lifting of the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) from care and maintenance and the extension of Koeberg Unit 2 operations.
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November 17, 2025
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China’s commitment to SA G20 presidency: Insights from the Global South Forum
CHINA this week expressed its support for South Africa's G20 presidency ahead of the global G20 Summit of the bloc.
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November 17, 2025
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School principal's dismissal upheld following sexual harassment claims
AN INAPPROPRIATE hug and a request for a \"baby kiss\" to a volunteer acting as his personal assistant resulted in a Gauteng school principal losing his job.
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November 17, 2025
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'Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers' exposes crucial detail
THE story of serial killer Aileen Wuornos is well known, especially to South African audiences as Charlize Theron played her in the 2003 movie Monster, but that Hollywood production failed to mention one crucial detail which was revealed in the Netflix documentary Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Proteas reaffirm SA's resilience
'HULLE weet nie wat ons weet nie'. The iconic phrase from South Africa's former UFC champion Dricus du Plessis has become the undisputed theme for the country's national sports teams. It represents a form of resilience that only South African teams possess, born from players having faced countless challenges on the way to their ultimate goals.
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November 17, 2025
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De Bruin expands Bok Women’s talent pool
SPRINGBOK Women’s head coach Swys de Bruin has cast his net wide, inviting a mix of rising talent and household names from the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England in September to a 42-player alignment camp in the Western Cape.
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November 17, 2025
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Zuma appoints Des van Rooyen as acting parliamentary leader of MKP
FORMER president Jacob Zuma has appointed Des van Rooyen as uMkhonto weSizwe Party's (MKP) acting parliamentary leader, the post held by suspended party deputy president, Dr John Hlophe.
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November 17, 2025
The Star
Sweeney's 'Christy' fails to make a lasting impression
FOR all those wondering: Sydney Sweeney gives a perfectly competent performance in the new sports drama Christy.
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November 17, 2025
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Ratings agencies see SA’s medium-term growth rebounding above 1.5%
S&P expects SA's real GDP growth to rise 1.1% after a subdued 0.5% in 2024
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November 17, 2025
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Parliament sounds alarm over Northern Cape health facilities
A THREE-DAY parliamentary oversight visit has exposed deep-rooted problems across Northern Cape health facilities from crumbling infrastructure and medicine shortages to chronic understaffing - prompting urgent calls for intervention.
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