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Springbok Women’s Sevens face uphill battle for promotion
THE injury-plagued Springbok Women’s Sevens face a mountain to climb in their bid for promotion after finding the intensity of the Hong Kong Sevens a bridge too far.
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April 21, 2026
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Luus staking her Proteas claim to open with Wolvaardt
THE shootout to partner Proteas Women's captain Laura Wolvaardt at the top of the order at the ICC T20 Women's World Cup is intensifying with just three matches remaining before the opener against Australia in Manchester.
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April 21, 2026
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DJ Maphorisa secures Ibiza residency slot for 'Black Coffee Saturdays'
DJ MAPHORISA (Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe), affectionately known as Phori, is proving that his return to Afrohouse is more than just a creative pivot - it’s a strategic move already yielding results.
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April 21, 2026
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Falling soybean and maize prices ease pressure on poultry sector, but squeeze SA farmers
A SHARP decline in soybean and maize prices is delivering mixed fortunes across South Africa's agricultural sector, easing feed costs for poultry producers while tightening margins for grain farmers.
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April 21, 2026
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COMEBACK INCOMING Fresh faces join “Top Billing’ for new season
TOP Billing has finally got a date for its comeback season, and it’s days away.
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April 21, 2026
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Glamour Boys could be the 'kingmakers' in tense title race
FORMER Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teko Modise has identified Kaizer Chiefs as the potential \"kingmakers\" in one of the most tightly contested Betway Premiership title races in recent years.
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April 21, 2026
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Fire survivors return to devastated homes
HONG Kong residents who lost their homes in a massive fire at an apartment complex last year began returning yesterday for the first time to collect what is left of their belongings.
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April 21, 2026
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Panel beaters' industry applauds insurer relief measures as fuel surge threatens sector
THE South African Motor Body Repairers' Association (Sambra) has welcomed early concessions by insurers aimed at easing mounting cost pressures in the motor body repair (MBR) industry, as steep fuel price increases intensify strain across the sector.
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April 21, 2026
The Star
Court orders ‘Cat’ Matlala to remain at Kgosi Mampuru prison
ALLEGED criminal mastermind Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala will remain in custody at the Kgosi Mampuru Maximum Security Prison until next month.
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April 21, 2026
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Nations gather for first conference on fossil fuel exit
MORE than 50 nations are attending a world-first conference on phasing out fossil fuels in Colombia next week as the Iran war underscores how dependent countries remain on planet-heating coal, oil and gas.
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April 21, 2026
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Farm alert sparks police chase as trio is caught with copper cables
THREE foreign nationals have been arrested following an incident involving the alleged theft of copper cables on a farm in Hanover in the Northern Cape.
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April 21, 2026
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Road rage incident in Emmerentia turns deadly in front of children
A ROAD rage confrontation in Emmerentia escalated into a fatal shooting in broad daylight, leaving one man dead, a woman injured, and two young children traumatised after witnessing the attack on their parents.
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April 21, 2026
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Two brothers sentenced to life imprisonment for multiple rapes
THE Kuruman Regional Court has sentenced two brothers, Omphile and Keolopile Thamage, both 29, to life imprisonment for multiple counts of rape.
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April 21, 2026
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Mkhwanazi arrest sparks fresh scrutiny of EMPD
THE arrest of Julius Mkhwanazi, the suspended deputy chief of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD), is a critical moment that exposes the rampant corruption within our police force.
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April 21, 2026
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Man kills eight children in domestic violence incident
A MAN shot dead eight children -- seven of them his own -- early Sunday in the southern US state of Louisiana in an incident of domestic violence that spanned three locations, police said.
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April 21, 2026
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SAPS criticised over body camera rollout delays
SOUTH Africa’ plan to implement body-worn cameras for police officers is delayed by a year, according to the DA.
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April 21, 2026
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US begins 'biggest' Philippines war games
THOUSANDS of American and Philippine troops, joined for the first time by a significant contingent of Japanese forces, began annual military exercises yesterday set against the backdrop of the Middle East war.
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April 21, 2026
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Pope denies 'tyrants' speech aimed at Trump
REJECTING CLAIMS
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April 21, 2026
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Vodacom invests further $100m to enhance network resilience in Tanzania
JSE-listed telecoms giant Vodacom is investing $100 million to further improve its network and technology platforms in Tanzania, following up on a similar amount capital outlay last year.
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April 21, 2026
The Star
'Postpone elections until our dispute with the IEC is finalised' - Zuma
UMKHONTO weSizwe Party (MKP) leader and founder Jacob Zuma said his party is contemplating making a call for the postponement of the local government elections until the party’s disputed 2024 general election case against the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has been finalised.
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April 21, 2026
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National Treasury publishes draft regulations for capital flow management
NATIONAL
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April 20, 2026
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Glamour Boys must stay grounded
KAIZER Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has made it clear that his side's recent progress will count for little if they fail to finish the season strongly, particularly with the Soweto Derby fast approaching.
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April 20, 2026
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Top South African true-crime documentaries to binge-watch
SOUTH African true-crime storytelling has exploded in recent years, unpacking everything from serial killers to billion-rand financial scandals.
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April 20, 2026
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Sea Robbers won't abandon ‘attacking philosophy’
ORLANDO Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has underlined the importance of consistency in identity as his side navigate a tense Betway Premiership title race, insisting their approach remains unchanged despite recent setbacks.
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April 20, 2026
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Chrome breakthrough boosts revenue outlook at Southern Palladium's Bengwenyama project
A MAJOR metallurgical breakthrough at Southern Palladium’s Bengwenyama project in Limpopo has significantly enhanced the project's revenue potential, with chrome now expected to emerge as a key contributor alongside platinum group metals (PGMs).
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April 20, 2026
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South Africa urged to build resilience as IMF downplays direct impact of United States tariffs
SOUTH Africa’s economic reform agenda remains broadly on track despite rising global uncertainty, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicating that while U.S. tariffs have had a modest direct impact on African economies, broader geo-economic fragmentation poses a more significant long-term challenge.
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April 20, 2026
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Acclaimed 'Broken Promises' filmmaker Naidu dies following long illness
REVERED actor and filmmaker Kumaran Naidu, known for his films Broken Promises and Run for Your Life, has died at the age of 52 following a long illness.
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April 20, 2026
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Gauteng faces alarming malaria outbreak
THE Gauteng Department of Health has sounded the alarm after recording 414 confirmed malaria cases and 11 deaths in the first three months of 2026, highlighting a sharp and concerning rise in infections across the province.
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April 20, 2026
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Time Square in Pretoria celebrates nine years and welcomes new general manager O’Connor
NINE, in its prime and still going strong - this is Time Square in Pretoria which not only this month celebrated its 9th birthday, but also welcomed its new general manager, Bryan O'Connor.
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April 20, 2026
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Four inquest dockets opened after mysterious deaths of mother, three children in the Vaal
THE community of Vaal is grappling with shock and sadness as police investigate the tragic deaths of Lindiwe Yvonne Mngxongo, 39, and her three young children, Kamvelihle, 12, Zalisidinga, 9, and Ziqhamo, 7.
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