South Africa
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South African Swimmer Janine Lochrenberg Killed in Rare East Coast Shark Attack
A 65-year-old retired nuclear radiographer and musician was killed in a shark attack off Orient Beach in South Africa, prompting municipal beach closures.
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A Defiant Ride Through Segregation: Boarding a “Whites-Only” Municipal Bus in Durban, 1986
A lone anti-apartheid protester boldly boards a segregated municipal bus reserved for white passengers in Durban in 1986, challenging the ironclad laws of racial segregation in South Africa.
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Five-Goal Shutout Secures South Africa’s AFCON Qualification Win Against Eritrea
South Africa secured a 5-0 victory over Eritrea in Cairo to strengthen their Group D position in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
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South Africa Mass Shootings Leave 27 Dead in Twin Attacks
At least 27 people were killed in separate mass shootings at entertainment venues near Johannesburg and Cape Town, according to South African police.
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South Africa Secures 3-1 Series Victory Over New Zealand in Historic Baltimore Test
South Africa defeated New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore before a record-breaking crowd, clinching the inaugural ‘Greatest Rivalry’ series 3-1.
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South Africa Posts 228 Against Namibia in Crucial Tri-Series Finale
South Africa set a commanding 228-run target against Namibia in the final league match of the 2026 T20I Tri-Nation Series in Windhoek.
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Airlink Defends Low-Altitude Stadium Flyover Amid Safety Scrutiny
Airlink faces scrutiny after a low-altitude formation flyover at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium, with regulators now reviewing flight data for safety compliance.
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South Africa levels series against All Blacks in intense Cape Town Test
South Africa defeated New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town, leveling the series at 1-1 following a tactical shift and dominant forward display by the Springboks.
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Chidimma Adetshina Immigration Case Adjourned to 2027
The Cape Town Regional Court has postponed Chidimma Adetshina’s deportation hearing to February 2027 to allow for the review of her legal challenge against the state.
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Murder Investigation Opened After Post-Mortem Suggests St Stithians Pupil Was Strangled
Mpumalanga police have launched a murder investigation after post-mortem results indicated 17-year-old Cameron Waldeck-Cooks was strangled at a holiday home.
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Nkosi Ndebele Makes Statement in PFL Global Debut
South African champion Nkosi Ndebele secured a dominant decision victory over Brandon Davis in his PFL Global debut, signaling his arrival on the world stage.
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ECOWAS Condemns Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa
ECOWAS leaders have issued a formal condemnation of xenophobic violence against West African citizens in South Africa, calling for urgent protection of all nationals.
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2026 Nations Championship: Round 3 Showdown as South Africa and New Zealand Defend Unbeaten Streaks
South Africa and New Zealand defend their unbeaten streaks in Round 3 of the 2026 Nations Championship as teams battle for a spot in the November final.
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Suspect Arrested in South Africa for Bedford Triple Murder
South African police have arrested 45-year-old Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, wanted for the murder of his wife and two daughters in Bedford, England.
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England and South Africa Prepare for High-Stakes T20 World Cup Semi-Final
England faces South Africa in the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final, with the winner moving on to challenge Australia for the championship title.