South Africans vote in local elections seen as test for embattled ANC
Polls suggest the governing party could fall below 40 percent as voters weigh failing services.
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South African rugby player Hyron Andrews remembered in emotional tribute
Andrews died in France on Friday while on tour with the Johannesburg Lions during the Champions Cup rugby tournament.
From: Game Theory
The Rebel Tours: Money or morals?
Some West Indies cricketers toured apartheid South Africa in the 1980’s, breaking one of the biggest sporting boycotts.
Published On 15 Oct 2026
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Ex-DRC President Kabila’s alliance with M23 risks fragile peace talks
Kabila’s move confirms numerous accusations from the government in Kinshasa of his ties to armed rebels.
Australia bowl out South Africa to win first cricket Test in Durban
Hazlewood’s 6-49 helped the visitors clean up the South African batting, securing the win before tea on day five.
South Africa deputy police chief resigns amid sex offence charges
Shadrack Sibiya, who is in prison after his arrest last month, denies corruption, rape and child grooming allegations.
Steve Smith breaks Test fielding record as Australia dominate South Africa
Smith moves to 223 career catches, a record for fielders, as Australia bowl out South Africa for 284 in reply to 390.
Africa Cup of Nations may stay as a biennial event, says CAF chief Motsepe
CAF had declared the Africa Cup of Nations would be held every four years, but may reverse that decision.
From: NewsFeed
Human rights veteran Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
South African jurist Navanethem Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work to promote peace.
Published On 9 Oct 2026
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Who is Navi Pillay, winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize?
The 85-year-old South African judge has spent decades fighting apartheid and genocide.
2026 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay
Pillay, 85, has been instrumental in ensuring war crimes and genocide are prosecuted, Nobel committee says.
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