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Ethiopia’s Tigray Conflict Resurges: Is a Broader War with Eritrea Imminent?

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Ethiopia stands on a dangerous precipice once again. Recently, fighting between rebel Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) forces and Ethiopian federal troops broke out on 23 September. Consequently, this renewed violence threatens the fragile peace established by the 2022 Pretoria Agreement. Federal troops quickly pushed back rebel offensives and seized the Tigrayan capital of Mekelle.

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President Ramaphosa Departs Egypt After AU Co-ordination Summit

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President Cyril Ramaphosa recently concluded his visit to El-Alamein, Egypt, following the Eighth African Union (AU) Mid-Year Coordination Summit. He attended the summit as the Chairman of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The high-level talks focused on accelerating continental trade and expanding infrastructure development across Africa. Furthermore, leaders worked to improve cooperation between the

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Strong Start to the Season in the United Rugby Championship South Africa

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South African franchises continue to reshape the landscape of the United Rugby Championship South Africa tournament, proving to be an “unbelievably challenging” yet “great addition” to the league, according to Munster fly-half JJ Hanrahan. Now in their sixth year in the competition, South Africa’s four powerhouses—the Stormers, Bulls, Sharks, and Lions—have firmly established their presence.

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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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