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South Africa pip Nigeria to World Cup qualification
South Africa will return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since hosting the tournament in 2010, after narrowly claiming top spot in their qualifying group ahead of Nigeria and Benin with a 3-0 win over Rwanda at Mbombela Stadium on...
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South Africa’s recovery gains fragile momentum amid global headwinds
South Africa’s economy is projected to expand by 1.1% in 2025, up slightly from 0.5% in 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) October 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO) released on Tuesday. Growth is expected to hold at 1.2% in...
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South Africa clinch World Cup spot; Nigeria into playoff
JOHANNESBURG -- South Africa became the latest African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0 Tuesday to top their qualifying group, despite being docked three points for fielding an ineligible player in earlier games....
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South Africa’s Kruger National Park faces controversial name change
The Kruger National Park, which attracts nearly a million visitors annually, was named in 1926 after Paul Kruger, the 19th-century president of the South African Republic and a prominent figure in Afrikaner history. However, for many South...
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South Africa calls on United Nations to expedite referendum on self-determination for people of Western Sahara
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New York (United Nations), October 14, 2025 (SPS) – During the discussions of the United Nations General Assembly’s Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee), South Africa reaffirmed its unwavering position in support of...
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South Africa unveils ‘Butterfly Strategy’, a multi-market export drive amid rising protectionism
Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Zuko Godlimpi, has unveiled a new export diversification approach — dubbed the Butterfly Strategy — positioning South Africa to spread its trade wings across multiple global markets amid rising...
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South Africa needs 226 runs as Pakistan hunts for victory
Published on: October 14, 2025 6:02 PM The thrilling third day of the Lahore Test between Pakistan and South Africa ended with Pakistan needing eight wickets to win. South Africa is chasing a target of 277 runs but has scored only 51 for the loss...
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First Pakistan-South Africa Test finely poised after spinners run riot
The first Test between Pakistan and South Africa was set for a thrilling conclusion after rival spinners Noman Ali and Senuran Muthusamy wrought destruction on day three in Lahore on Tuesday. Muthusamy took a maiden 10-wicket match haul to help...
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South Africa and Qatar Secure Spots for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The national teams of South Africa and Qatar have officially secured spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, meaning half of the tournament’s future participants are set. The final tournament will feature 48 teams, and already 24 of them are confirmed...
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South Africa poised to capitalise on global boom in Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries
A new study commissioned by the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) has found that the global market for Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFBs) is on the verge of exponential growth, fuelled by the accelerating global shift toward net-zero energy...
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South Africa need 226 more to win first test against Pakistan as day 3 ends
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LAHORE (Dunya News) – South Africa have scored 51 runs and lost two wickets at the end of day 3 of the first Test against Pakistan. Chasing target of 277 runs, Proteas' Wiaan Mulder and Aiden Markram were dismissed by Noman Ali who was also the...
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UW-Eau Claire marks three decades of social work internships in South Africa
Dr. James C. Schmidt Chancellor | Official websiteDr. James C. Schmidt Chancellor | Official website For the past three decades, students from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire have had the chance to participate in a unique international...
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Nigeria secure spot in World Cup play-offs, South Africa qualify for the first time since 2010
Nigeria missed out on automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup but have secured a spot in play-offs via a second-place finish in Group C. A Victor Osimhen hat-trick and another goal from Frank Onyeka gave Nigeria a comfortable 4-0 win over...
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"Is there space for this?": Cape Town gent discusses unbelievable cities being built in Gauteng
A Cape Town content creator shared a video discussing two new mega-city projects being built in Gauteng The Southern Farms mega-city project will provide 43,000 households, while the Bankenveld District City will add 20,000 households South...
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Sibiya challenges Mkhwanazi amid growing tensions in South African police force
Suspended Deputy National Commissioner of Crime Detection Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya has accused fellow top police officer Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of playing with the emotions of South Africans as part of a plot against him. Lieutenant General...
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IMF slightly upgrades South Africa’s growth outlook but warns of fragile recovery
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly upgraded South Africa’s economy by 0.1 percentage points to 1.1% in 2025, up from a previous forecast of 1% projected in April, and up slightly from 0.5% in 2024. The IMF's October 2025 World...
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UK man in South Africa raves about Nelson Mandela Square in TikTok video and delights Mzansi
A man from the UK travelling in South Africa shared a TikTok video of his adventures The clip of the man enjoying Mzansi went viral as many enjoyed seeing the foreigner's first impressions of South Africa South Africans were amused as they watched...
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‘No substitute for…’: Gautam Gambhir urges Test stars to play… ahead of South Africa series
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir wants the Test specialists to go and play Ranji Trophy for their respective states to get game time ahead of the South Africa series rather than undergoing skill-set training at the Centre of Excellence in...
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Gold soars past $4 100 as investors reap gains despite South Africa’s output decline
Tawanda Karombo|Published 11 hours ago 3min Tawanda Karombo Gold prices have continued their record-breaking rally, driven by sustained buying from central banks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), even as South Africa’s domestic gold output...
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How to Update Your Banking Details for SASSA SRD Grant in South Africa
The SASSA SRD grant helps many people in South Africa. It gives monthly support to those who need it most. To get this money on time you must have the correct banking details with SASSA. If your details are wrong your payment can be delayed or...
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