South Africa
South Africa shark attack kills 65-year-old swimmer; two beaches closed
Fellow swimmers tried to rescue the woman but she was declared dead at the scene. Authorities closed Orient and Eastern beaches and issued safety warnings.
SPORTS
SA vs AUS 2nd Test: Boland takes four wickets as hosts South Africa stumble to 97/5 on rain-hit Day 2
Rain then a soggy outfield wiped out the first two sessions but sunshine helped to restart play and a gritty 30.4 overs came about.
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WORLD
Navi Pillay: The jurist who championed human rights and international justice
From defending anti-apartheid activists in South Africa to serving as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Pillay has helped advance accountability for genocide and sexual violence.
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BUSINESS
India and South Africa commercial ties to deepen as Ramaphosa meets Adani
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Indian billionaire Gautam Adani on the sidelines of the ongoing BRICS Summit 2026.
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WORLD
Nigeria parliament protests anti-migrant violence in South Africa, suspends official visits
Nigeria's parliament suspended official engagements with South Africa over recurring anti-migrant violence that has affected Nigerians and other foreign nationals.
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WORLD
US phases out $45 million annual support for Namibia's HIV programs
The US will provide Namibia $45 million for its HIV response in fiscal 2027 before shifting to technical cooperation, as the country prepares to take full responsibility for funding its HIV programs.
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WORLD
Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete killed in South Africa
Tete held world title belts in the WBF flyweight category from 2007-2008 and the WBO bantamweight title in 2017 and 2019.
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WORLD
South African envoy to India Sooklal recalled
Anil Sooklal has been recalled for attending a meeting between former president Jacob Zuma and an Indian-origin businessman facing charges of corruption in South Africa.
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WORLD
How social media rumours sent 60,000 Moroccans rushing to Spain
Both Morocco and Spain blamed the Ceuta crisis on human smugglers and trafficking networks, saying organized criminal groups encouraged the mass crossings.
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FOOD & TRAVEL
Following the Liesbeek: A river carrying South Africa's unfinished history
Across the country, civil society organisations are now engaged in a host of land disputes, but the Liesbeek has seen more than its share as a number of groups compete for their voices to be heard in a raft of legal cases to decide the fate of the river.
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WORLD
South Africa seeks exemption from proposed US tariffs over forced labour probe
Pretoria says its labour laws prohibit forced labour and seeks relief for key exports.
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SPORTS
All-round Marizanne Kapp powers South Africa to win over India in Women's T20 World Cup
The match set a new record for Indian captain Harmanpreet as she becomes the first cricketer across both men and women to feature in 200 T20Is.
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SPORTS
South Africa keeps its World Cup hopes alive with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic
Mokoena, stepped up to the penalty spot and sent his shot low past Czech Republic goalkeeper Matej Kovar in the 83rd minute
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