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South African Deputy President Mashatile activities

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: South African Deputy President Mashatile visits Ohlange High School

South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile has engaged in various official duties addressing infrastructure and national heritage. He launched a Parliamentary Constituency Office in Ntuzuma to facilitate community rep

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South African anti-immigration protest movement

9 clusters · 79 sources · last updated

Latest: Durban: Foreign national beaten to death by crowd

Following violent unrest in Soweto and Durban, the South African government is implementing reforms to its asylum application process to comply with a July 2026 Constitutional Court ruling. The department sought legal cl

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South African local government elections

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Democratic Alliance campaigns for gains in South African local elections

As local government elections approach in South Africa, political activity is centered on service delivery, unemployment, and municipal stability. Candidates under the age of 30 are increasingly contesting positions to a

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Vodacom network infrastructure expansion in South Africa

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Vodacom invests R1.6bn in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal network expansion

Vodacom has initiated a series of large-scale infrastructure investments across various South African provinces to enhance network coverage, capacity, and energy resilience. In the Western Cape, the company committed ov

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South Africa 2026 local election timeline update

14 clusters · 36 sources · last updated

Latest: South Africa prepares for municipal elections on 4 November

As the 4 November 2026 local government elections approach, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is managing logistical and legal complexities. Approximately 136,790 candidates have met statutory requirements to co

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Violence and political killings in South Africa

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Cyril Ramaphosa expresses concern over political killings

South Africa is experiencing a surge in violent crime, specifically through political assassinations and high-casualty mass shootings. Between January and September 2026, at least 43 people were killed in suspected polit

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Global mpox resurgence and South African case surge

6 clusters · 26 sources · last updated

Latest: South Africa reports four new Mpox cases

Guinea-Bissau is experiencing its first mpox outbreak, with significant concern regarding the vulnerability of children. As of mid-August 2026, there were 46 suspected cases, half of which involved children. While seven

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South African culinary tourism promotion

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: South African Tourism to promote culinary heritage at Gastronomy Africa 2026

South African Tourism (SAT) is increasingly focusing on culinary heritage as a core component of its destination marketing strategy. The initiative began with the launch of the fourth season of ‘Food Trail South Africa’,

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Weather patterns in South Africa

12 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: South Africa weather forecast shows mixed conditions and high rain probability

Weather patterns in South Africa transitioned from heat and fog to more unsettled conditions. Initially, the interior provinces like Gauteng experienced warm weather with a very high UVB sunburn index, while coastal area

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Boxer store shooting in Eshowe

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Boxer Superstore shooting in Eshowe leaves three managers dead

On 10 October, three female managers—the bakery, store, and administration managers—were shot and killed during a disciplinary hearing at a Boxer grocery store in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal. Police reports indicate the suspec

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South Africa weather hazards and flood impacts

44 clusters · 53 sources · last updated

Latest: South Africa weather: Severe storms and heatwaves forecast

In early May 2026, a cut‑off low‑pressure system prompted heightened alerts for the Western Cape and KwaZulu‑Natal, with road‑safety warnings and winter‑readiness plans. The Kouga Dam in the Western Cape rose to 113% cap

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South African coastal environmental awards

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: South Africa awarded 62 Blue Flag beach designations for 2026/27 season

South Africa has received various environmental recognitions through the Blue Flag and Green Coast Award Ceremony in Hermanus for the 2026/27 season. Nationwide, 62 Blue Flag sites were awarded based on international cr

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