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Geordin Hill-Lewis backs Steenhuisen amid FMD crisis
DA LEADER Geordin Hill-Lewis has thrown his support behind Minister of Agriculture and former leader John Steenhuisen, who is facing mounting criticism over the handling of a national foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, describing the situation as a “national emergency” and urging unity behind the government’ response plan.
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April 15, 2026
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Best route planned for Hazy Dazy
THE winner of the Gr 2 Wilgerbosdrift SA Oaks, the Tyrone Zackey-trained Littlemissmillion, will be put away for the rest of the season, but the horse whose Triple Tiara party she ruined, the Corne Spies-trained Hazy Dazy, will be nominated for the Hollywoodbets Durban July on Monday and the yard will then work out her best route into the big race.
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April 15, 2026
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King Misuzulu lobbies political parties to relocate Ingonyama Trust operations to KZN
KING Misuzulu kaZwelithini has initiated a renewed push to reshape the governance of the Ingonyama Trust, dispatching a high-level royal delegation to engage political parties in Parliament on proposed legislative reforms.
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April 15, 2026
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PIC pushes for public-private partnership strategy to transform TVET sector
SOUTH Africa’s struggling Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector is being repositioned as a cornerstone of inclusive growth, with a new policy proposal placing public-private partnerships (PPPs) at the heart of a sweeping reform agenda aimed at tackling youth unemployment and unlocking long-term investment.
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April 15, 2026
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North Korea's Kim oversees missile test
NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw new tests of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles launched from a naval destroyer, state media reported yesterday.
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April 15, 2026
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James Nxumalo's potential return to ANC leadership in KwaZulu-Natal
FORMER mayor of the eThekwini Municipality, James Nxumalo, could make a dramatic comeback to the top structure of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal.
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April 15, 2026
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Ithala SOC Limited Board resigns amid governance failures
Provincial government initiates reforms to restore stability and public confidence in the financial institution
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April 15, 2026
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'Politicians have come and gone without any changes' - Soweto responds to DA campaign visit
FRESH from the conclusion of the DA Federal Congress, the party’s newly elected leadership descended on the streets of Soweto on Monday to engage directly with residents ahead of the critical November elections.
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April 15, 2026
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National Lotteries Commission acknowledges missing records on R9.59bn investment approvals
THE National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has admitted that it has no records of whether or not the Minister of Finance approved over R9.59 billion in investments in financial institutions made over a four-year period.
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April 15, 2026
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Zuma and Mbeki appeal ruling that keeps Justice Khampepe at TRC inquiry
FORMER presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki will take their legal challenge for Justice Sisi Khampepe to recuse herself from the TRC inquiry to the Constitutional Court.
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April 15, 2026
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Family takes on energy drink firm after teen's death
A FAMILY is pursuing legal action after a 17-year-old died from an enlarged heart, reportedly after consuming large amounts of caffeine-laced energy drinks.
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April 15, 2026
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Allende wants Downs to focus on where they can hurt Esperance
MARCELO Allende is under no illusions that Mamelodi Sundowns have wrapped up their CAF Champions League semifinal and urged his teammates to remain “focused” in Saturday's second-leg tie against Esperance at Loftus Versveld.
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April 15, 2026
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Carrick laments Martinez red card as 'worst decision' ever, as he blasts the referee
MANCHESTER United interim boss Michael Carrick blasted referee Paul Tierney for sending off Lisandro Martinez in Monday's 2-1 defeat against Leeds.
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April 15, 2026
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Five things Orlando Pirates must do to revive their title charge
ORLANDO Pirates' title charge lost momentum when they dropped two precious points during a 2-2 draw with Richards Bay at the uMhlathuze Sport Complex last week, but they can't afford to drop their heads now.
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April 15, 2026
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Julius Mkhwanazi turns tables on boss Mapiyeye in hiring storm
SUSPENDED Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has told the Madlanga Commission that his boss, suspended police chief Isaac Mapiyeye, may have lied to the Commission about the recruitment and promotion of senior officials.
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April 15, 2026
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Impact of the CRL Commission on South Africa’s Christians
SOUTH Africa has never truly faced a crisis of “criminal pastors” or “false churches”.
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April 15, 2026
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Court intervenes after 78 English-only pupils placed at Afrikaans school
AN AFRIKAANS medium school in Mpumalanga turned to court to overturn a unilateral decision by the North West Department of Education to place 78 English-speaking learners in the school.
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April 15, 2026
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GNU NEGLECTS PLIGHT OF THE ENERGY-POOR
AS WINTER approaches, a cold, hard truth has settled over South Africa's low-income communities: the Government of National Unity cares more about middle-class commuters than the lives of the energy-poor.
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April 15, 2026
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Fuel price surge threatens food affordability for SA households, civil society warns
CIVIL society groups have raised alarm over the impact of rising fuel prices on food affordability, warning that the knock-on effects will deepen financial strain on South African households, particularly the most vulnerable.
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April 15, 2026
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Tharisa transitions to underground mining with successful Apollo portal blast
THARISA saw its first successful blast at the Tharisa Mine Apollo portal, marking the transition to underground mining in parallel with the existing open cast operations at the JSE and London dual-listed metals and mining company.
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April 15, 2026
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DR Congo 'street parliaments' debate
AT DAYBREAK in Kinshasa, dozens gathered on a main road to chant pro-government slogans at a “standing parliament” — gatherings that observers say President Felix Tshisekedi is exploiting to push for constitutional change to allow him a third term.
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April 15, 2026
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Mining industry rebounds to 2-year high amid uneven recovery
SOUTH Africa's mining industry delivered its strongest performance in two years in February, with production rising by 9.7% year-on-year, rebounding from a revised 5% increase in January.
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April 15, 2026
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Numsa declares deadlock in Eskom wage talks, warns of rising tensions
THE National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has declared a deadlock in wage negotiations with Eskom, rejecting the utility’s offer of a 7% annual increase over three years and warning of escalating tensions if the impasse is not urgently resolved.
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April 15, 2026
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Middle East conflict drives surge in farming costs, warns Absa AgriBusiness
RISING geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are beginning to filter through to South Africa’s agricultural sector, with the latest Absa AgriTrends report warning of escalating input costs, supply chain disruptions, and mounting pressure on both producers and consumers.
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April 15, 2026
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Sheer speed can see Candy Town home
BEFORE seasonal rain arrives in Cape Town due in the coming weeks, horses with sheer speed will hope to take advantage of fast track conditions.
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April 15, 2026
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DIGNITY SA'S HIGH COURT BID SPARKS A VITAL CONVERSATION ON EUTHANASIA
A NEW legal challenge is forcing South Africans to confront one of the most emotionally complex health conversations of our time: who gets to decide how life ends when suffering becomes unbearable?
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April 15, 2026
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South Africa’s housing market: Prices outpace salaries
SOUTH Africa's residential property market is gaining momentum, but the gains are increasingly out of step with what households earn.
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April 15, 2026
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Pelé’s African dream v Downs’ reality
ONE of the most famous quotes by the Brazilian football great Edson Arantes do Nascimento, famously known as Pelé, was that ‘at the turn of the century, an African team will win the World Cup.
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April 15, 2026
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IMF cuts SA growth outlook as Middle East war fuels global risks
International financial institution downgrades country's forecasts on the weight of Middle East conflict
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April 15, 2026
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TRUMP MAY STOP ‘BY CUBA AFTER IRAN WAR’
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump threatened again this week that Cuba would be Washington's next target following attacks on Venezuela and Iran
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