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Trade union Solidarity warns South Africa could lose its AGOA trade benefits before Christmas

102

US President Donald Trump escalates his campaign strategy with an unprecedented financial promise

103

SASSA urges social grant beneficiaries to ignore escalating social media panic regarding routine compliance assessments

104

Gauteng Legislature's transport committee demands immediate behavioural changes from motorists as South Africa officially begins Transport Month

105

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya's court case intensifies

106

A focus on Eastern and Western Cape ANC court matters

107

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana

108

ActionSA welcomes Public Protector's finding against former Ekurhuleni City Manager Imogen Mashazi.

109

Ramaphosa Announces Major Measures to Curb GBVF

110

COSATU Urges Urgent Passing Of R10 Billion Fuel Relief Bill

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DENOSA welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa's address to the nation on the recent killings of women

112

Rhodes University Flags Concern Over Disruption To Student Services

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SALGA Says Municipalities Must Act Urgently To End GBV Crisis

114

Tragedy In Marondera As High Profile Aviation Crash Leaves No Survivours

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South Africa issues a third formal demarche against US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell over alleged undiplomatic conduct

116

Communications Minister Solly Malatsi withdraws the reservation of high-demand spectrum for the Wholesale Open Access Network

117

GBVF Sector of the National Dialogue of South Africa convenes a community dialogue in Kempton Park

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South African Law Reform Commission proposes two new bills to radically change how the state handles massive medical negligence claims

119

SAFTU supports Employment Services Amendment Bill regulating labour migration but warns against dividing workers along nationality

120

President Ramaphosa gives municipalities 60 days to carry out women's safety audits in all high-risk areas speedily

121

23-year-old woman has become the latest victim in South Africa's relentless scourge of gender-based violence

122

Zimbabwe's second-largest city Bulawayo is facing another severe water crisis

123

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana

124

Afrika Mayibuye Confident And Ready To Contest 2026 Polls - Shivambu

125

United Nations General Assembly convenes a high level meeting in New York to mark 25 years since the Durban Declaration

126

Fear mounts following the killings of several women in the Gauteng province

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SIU secures R42.4 million rand in properties, pension benefits and investments linked to alleged bribery at Tembisa Hospital

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Chapter Nine institutions begin a joint national inquiry into gender based violence

129

National Liquor Traders deeply shocked by recent killings

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SA teenagers say they enjoy reading but want more books in their own languages

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The Afrikaners for South Africa network has condemned plans to display 3 000 white crosses in Washington to highlight farm killings

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ATM wants Buffalo City investigated for allegedly using municipal jobs for ANC electioneering

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DA questions the cost of relocating the Heritage Day celebration event

134

Africa Brief: An update on stories making business headlines in the continent

135

Bishop Azwihangwi Maumela: " Sibiya’s case is a succession battle and the general is being targeted'

136

Special Investigating Unit raids PSIRA's offices in Pretoria

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South Africa considers private companies for large-scale production of the Agricultural Research Council's Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine.

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Sibiya appears in court on charges of rape, human trafficking and sexual grooming of a 16-year-old girl

139

Eastern Cape Liquor Board is warning learners against pens down parties involving alcohol as Matric exams approach

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DA approaches Electoral Court accusing ActionSA, EFF, MK Party and GOOD of deliberately avoiding naming their PR candidates ahead of elections.

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SAFTU says South Africa must defend its sovereignty as Washington imposes new visa restrictions

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Defence and Military department employs more than 2 500 new soldiers

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Panic rises following fatal shooting at a school in Inanda, Durban

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Top cop to appear in court on charges of rape and sexual grooming

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Mpumalanga businessman Joe Sibanyoni repeatedly invokes his constitutional right against self-incrimination at the Madlanga Commission

146

South Africa urged to prepare for El Niño

147

Viral Sandton restaurant altercation ignites scrutiny over construction ownership

148

Public Servants Association concerned that SASSA owes millions in outstanding rent for offices nationwide

149

Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager updates rules for access to South Africa's rail network

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A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana

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NPA confirms Mbalula is set to face criminal prosecution following submissions by AfriForum's Private Prosecution Unit

152

Democratic Alliance calls for urgent debate in Parliament on the escalating gender-based violence and femicide crisis in Ekurhuleni

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A shack fire in Copesville; Pietermaritzburg has sparked fresh questions over informal housing and illegal electricity connections

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DA demands answers from President Ramaphosa and Defence Minister over an alleged Special Forces kidnapping cover-up

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Kempton Park declared Gauteng's kidnapping hotspot

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Zimbabwean businessman Lawrence Mudzinganyama publicly apologizes after allegedly threatening to kill women who reject his advances.

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ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula is said to be feeling the heat as he faces three separate court challenges from within his own party

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Madlanga Commission turns one year old

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Safety of South African women on the spotlight

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Government supports grieving Ekurhuleni families

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DA in Tshwane says it has opened criminal cases involving ANC councillors over claims that municipal jobs are being given to political supporters

162

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana

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Lesufi vows to bring to justice those responsible for the recent murders of 8 women

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ANC in Ekurhuleni condemns the recent killings of 8 women

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City of Tshwane dismisses claims that its fire engines were repossessed over unpaid bills

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Security Personnel Party of South Africa demands the reinstatement of the death penalty for convicted perpetrators of GBV and femicide

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Vehicle tracking company Cartrack confirms a ransomware attack on its systems

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COSATU says it has adjourned its 15th National Congress to protect the unity and integrity of the federation

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IEC notes the ANC's plan to appeal the Electoral Court ruling that excluded about 181 of its candidates from the November municipal polls

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Supreme Court of Appeals in Bloemfontein to hand down judgment in the ANC-IEC candidates battle

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Gauteng records an overall decline in several major crime categories

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The Road Accident Fund takes its services closer to the people

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Suspect arrested and another is being sought in connection with the murders of eight women in Ekurhuleni

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The South African Policing Union welcomes the withdrawal of charges against National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola

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Missing In Southern Africa is urging families to report missing persons immediately, saying there is no 24-hour waiting period

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The Commission for Gender Equality investigates gendered power dynamics within the Gauteng Provincial Legislature

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Thousands of military retirees and their families could lose medical cover from November this year

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NTA threatens a nationwide strike if Transport Minister Barbara Creecy doesn't agree to their demands

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Ongoing forensic DNA backlog under spotlight.

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Disputes over credentials causes COSATU's National Congress delay

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Concerns over the rising attacks on women exercising in public spaces

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Urgent police action called upon after the disappearance of runner, Elizabeth Moselakgomo

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ICASA assess whether platforms offering voice, messaging and video streaming should fall under local licensing rules.

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Court battle looms over the decision to limit the jurisdiction of the Pretoria High Court.

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SAFA's Elective Conference takes place in Midrand on Saturday

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Political analysts warn that a toxic wave of foul-mouthed outbursts by senior leaders could cost their parties dearly at the upcoming polls.

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Freedom Front Plus to launch its Local Government Election manifesto in Pretoria

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South Africa's tax system enters what SARS describes as a new technology driven era.

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The Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system asks for an extension.

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Today marks four years since the Jagersfontein tailings dam collapsed in the Free State

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A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana

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The Security Personnel Party of South Africa to march to Tshwane House today

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40 year-old Hlengiwe Buthelezi detained for her alleged involvement in the killing of DJ Warras

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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, aimed at raising awareness and tackling stigma around mental health

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Parties turn to celebrities as the local election race heats up

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DA files papers to oppose the ANC's court bid to submit candidates in six municipalities after the deadline

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City of Joburg defends its R192 million budget to rebuild Lilian Ngoyi Street, three years after a gas explosion

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Black Business Unity says government is neglecting township economies

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ANC defends its candidate filing in a court battle over the 2026 municipal elections

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ActionSA says 16 suspended Road Accident Fund employees have been paid 29 million rand while sitting at home