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eThekwini Faces Level One Weather Warning Damaging Waves While Twenty-Six Arrested for Drunken Driving

April 29, 2026 The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 1 weather warning for the eThekwini region, effective from today (April 27) until Wednesday. The municipality has been placed on high alert. According to municipal spokesperson Gugu Sisilana, a combination of a cold front and a strong ridging high-pressure system is expected […]

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Durban and three other cities from neighbouring Countries will host 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup

April 28, 2026 Durban Metro has hosted a high-level meeting with cities from three Southern African neighbours to prepare for co-hosting the 2027 International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup, marking fifteen months until the event. South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia are set to co-host the tournament, which will kick off in October 2027.

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Ramaphosa appoints Lieutenant General Puleng Dimane as the acting National Police Commissioner

April 27, 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Lieutenant General Puleng Dimane as the acting National Police Commissioner, while placing the incumbent, General Fannie Masemola, on precautionary suspension. This decision has drawn criticism from opposition parties, who argue that suspending Masemola while he remains on the taxpayers’ payroll is unjustified.   Masemola appeared on charges

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Nation Wide Crime Fighting Operations yield Successes

April 24, 2026 The South African Police Service (SAPS) continuous nationwide crime-fighting campaign resulted in the arrest of 15,884 suspects for various crimes between 13 and 19 April 2026. The operations included intelligence-driven raids conducted by detectives, which led to the tracing and arrest of 1,822 wanted suspects linked to murder, attempted murder, rape, carjacking,

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Due to ongoing Iran War Egypt economy raises $ sixty billion in Exit Agreements

April 23, 2026 Amid sluggish economic growth linked to tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran, Egypt has raised approximately $6 billion through 19 full and partial state exit deals. This achievement represents 48% of the government’s $12.2 billion target under President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s offering programme, set to run until June 2025. Prime

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Beach front walk Raises awareness for Parkinson’s Disease

April 22, 2026 Parkinson’s ZA, a non-profit charity, hosted an awareness walk in Durban to support patients, reduce stigma, and grow a nationwide support community. April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month in South Africa, dedicated to educating the public, reducing stigma, and supporting those affected by this progressive neurological illness. To mark the occasion, Parkinson’s ZA

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Orlando Pirates Triumph over AmaZulu Mofokeng Cashes in R20 million

April 21, 2026 Orlando Pirates Soccer Club are aiming to end the season on a high note following their commanding 3-0 victory over AmaZulu on Saturday. With five matches remaining, the Buccaneers still have a chance to secure the Betway partnership. They currently sit at the top of the log with 58 points, although rivals

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President Ramaphosa in Spain for “In Defence of Democracy Initiative”

April 20, 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa undertook a working visit last week to the Kingdom of Spain. “His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa is this evening undertaking a working visit to the Kingdom of Spain, where he will have an audience with His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain and hold a bilateral engagement with the

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EFF Leader Sentenced To Direct Imprisonment and Fines over Possession and Discharge of Firearm at Rally

April 17, 2026 Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) President Julius Malema has been sentenced to a minimum of fifteen years in prison following the conclusion of his firearm discharge trial, which spanned several years. Presiding Magistrate Twanet Olivier delivered the ruling at the East London Regional Court in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape, on Thursday, 16 April

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SA Economy to Shrink due to Iran War cost but closer Relationship with China might shape things differently

April 16, 2026 South Africa’s economic growth rose in March despite the overall impact of the United States-Iran war, though the nation still faces obstacles. According to the PayInc Economic Index, economic activity increased by 0.9% on a monthly basis, reaching an index level of 104.7 in March, said Shergeran Naidoo, Head of Stakeholder Engagements

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