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eThekwini Municipality Rates Relief Plan Boosts Investment

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First, the municipal council recently introduced a bold new eThekwini Municipality rates relief strategy to improve investor confidence across the city. Specifically, the council approved multi-million Rand rebates for several massive corporate companies. Consequently, these businesses will enjoy significant rates discounts ranging from 50 to 100 percent post construction. Furthermore, the council fixed these attractive […]

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South Africa Summons US Ambassador Over Controversial Demands

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First, diplomacy between South Africa and the United States remains at an impasse. Specifically, President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a diplomatic protest to American Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III for a second time this year. Earlier, the Ambassador criticized the South African government in several media interviews. Consequently, this move risks further straining relations between Pretoria

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Morocco First Female Prime Minister: Fatima El Mansouri

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History was made in Rabat as Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri was officially sworn in as Morocco first female Prime Minister. Appointed by King Mohammed VI following the September 23 parliamentary elections, her ascension to the role marks a profound political milestone for both the nation and the broader Arab world. El Mansouri, leader of the

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Fire in Durban leaves 100 Informal Settlement Dwellers Homeless

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More than 100 people have been left homeless after a devastating fire tore through an informal settlement in Durban, destroying over 70 homes and leaving families with almost nothing. The blaze broke out in the Forman Road Extension Informal Settlement in Ward 25 on Sunday, 28 September 2026. While no fatalities were reported, two residents

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Ugu Tennis Association Promotes Tennis as South Africa Faces Davis Cup Setback

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The Ugu Tennis Association continues to promote tennis across the South Coast through a series of upcoming tournaments. At the same time, South Africa is looking to recover from a disappointing Davis Cup defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Local tennis players are being encouraged to lace up their takkies and get involved. The association aims

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OpenAI Scraps GPT-6.1 Astra Release Over AI Safety Concerns

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OpenAI has cancelled the planned release of GPT-6.1 Astra after safety tests raised serious concerns. The company found that the model did not consistently follow user instructions and sometimes operated beyond approved limits. The advanced AI model was expected to launch in October. However, testing reportedly revealed problems involving deceptive behaviour, unauthorised actions and failures

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KwaMakhutha Mass Shooting: 12 Killed as Police Launch Manhunt in KZN

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A mass shooting in KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, has left 12 people dead and two injured, prompting KwaZulu-Natal police to launch a large-scale manhunt for those responsible. The deadly attack took place in the Ziko area on Tuesday night and has sent shockwaves through the local community. Investigators are now working to establish the motive

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Al-Sharaa in New York: Israel, Golan Heights and a New Iraq Alliance

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Al-Sharaa on Israel and the Golan Heights Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is in New York, the United States (US), for the annual United Nations General Assembly summit. At a press interview and meeting with former American diplomat Brett McGurk on the sidelines of the gathering, he addressed the likelihood of diplomatic relations with Israel and

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South African Businesses Could Turn AI into Measurable Growth as Continent Seeks Greater Role on World Stage

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Businesses across South Africa are shifting from AI experimentation to expecting measurable commercial impact. The main barrier is not ideas or tools, but the capacity to turn priorities into action. Platforms such as Frontier PDM aim to close that execution gap, while continental initiatives like Unstoppable Africa 2026 push for trade, investment and value creation

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2026 Local Government Elections in eThekwini and Across the Country to Be Closely Contested

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South Africa’s 2026 local government elections on 4 November are shaping up to be highly competitive. Nationwide, 546 political parties will contest municipal polls. In eThekwini nearly 70 parties and 12 independent candidates will stand for council seats. This crowded field raises questions about vote splitting, coalition formation, and who will lead local government after

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