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Violence Reigns in City Centre as Man shot dead and Durban e-hailing driver assaulted and extorted

Murder knows no end. On Dr Yusuf Dadoo Street, a man was gunned down in the Central Business District (CBD) this afternoon (19 of February 2026, at the time of writing). The bustling CBD was brought to a standstill by the incident. Ensure Security stated that the victim was shot at about 16:00 on the […]

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President Ramaphosa Warns of New Form of Colonialism at AU Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa was in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the 39th Ordinary Summit of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government. He joined other African leaders for meetings and discussions. Speaking at a press conference with SABC News on the side lines of the summit, the president warned that the

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In Cricket South Africa scores stunning victory over New Zealand at T20 World Cup in India

South Africa is on the verge of achieving victory in the Twenty20 World Cup’s Super 8 stage after Captain Aiden Markram’s storming half-century led them to a dominant seven-wicket win over New Zealand in Ahmedabad, India. This was New Zealand’s first loss of the campaign after they posted 175–7, as South Africa’s Marco Jansen took

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After SONA President Ramaphosa Must Tackle Water Crisis and Economy

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 12 February 2026, at Cape Town City Hall. The aftermath received a mixed reception. At the forefront of concerns was the ongoing water crisis, linked to the destruction of water infrastructure, alongside issues surrounding economic growth and the challenges that accompany it.

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eThekwini Municipality found Negligent in Sewage Management by High Court

The eThekwini Municipality has failed in its constitutional duty by neglecting to properly maintain, repair, or replace infrastructure. This neglect has resulted in the spillage of sewage and untreated effluent into beaches and waterways. The Pietermaritzburg High Court found the Municipality negligent in a recent ruling. The judgment follows a notice of motion filed by

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Saudi Arabia invests in Syria’s Infrastructure Main Motive: regional interest

One year and three months after the end of the Syrian civil war and the fall of President Bashir al-Assad, Damascus and Riyadh signed a series of agreements described as laying the foundation for a long-term strategic partnership between the two countries. This new era of collaboration between Syria and Saudi Arabia began on February

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17 South African Citizens Trapped in Russia-Ukraine War to return home when Ramaphosa secured Putin’s Support

In a disturbing scandal linked to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, seventeen South African men were reportedly recruited against their will to fight for Moscow. The men claim they were lured to Russia under false pretences by uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party leader Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former President Jacob Zuma. Zuma-Sambudla has

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Pretoria seeks greater integration with SADC nations and Zimbabwe Tourism Minister in South Africa to promote nation

In light of potential future tariff threats from Washington, South Africa is moving to strengthen its economic and political position across southern Africa as Pretoria prepares to counter any attempts by the administration of US President Donald Trump against its key trading partners. This strategic manoeuvre was underscored on Tuesday when the South African parliamentary

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South African Football Paves Path for Players to reach new heights, Nedbank Cup ends in Draw

The value of South African football is on the rise, with Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, and Kaizer Chiefs competing fiercely in the Arrows Cup title race. Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou stated in a press release that the competitive nature among these teams adds significant value to the country’s football. What sets the Sundowns apart

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