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Leaders at the G7 summit in Canada declared an unexpected diplomatic breakthrough this week, signalling openness to fresh engagement with Iran and framing the development as a potential "opportunit…
Jun 21, 2026
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A psychologist speaking in the wake of Connor Niske's death at Parklands College has emphasised that mental illness does not discriminate, sparking fresh debate about the economic burden of mental …
Jun 17, 2026
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Joseph Ana, Nigeria's longest-serving Minister of Trade and Investment, died on Thursday in Abuja at the age of 79, according to statements from the presidency. His death marks the passing of a fig…
Jun 17, 2026
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Joseph Ana, a respected Nigerian economic commentator and policy analyst whose independent voice shaped debates across the country's business and financial sectors, has died at the age of 78. His p…
Jun 16, 2026
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Nobody expected the latest developments surrounding the bail bid of Mogotsi to coincide with the upcoming 99th Comrades Marathon, set for June 2023. With the marathon drawing considerable attention…
Jun 16, 2026
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The Democratic Alliance has put governance reform at the centre of its campaign for South Africa's Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, with a candidate this week presenting five policy pledges bu…
Jun 16, 2026
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The United Nations is closer than ever to selecting its first female secretary-general, and financial markets are watching intently. Three women have emerged as frontrunners for the role, ending de…
Jun 15, 2026
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South Africa's child and adolescent suicide rates have reached crisis levels, prompting warnings from mental health advocates that the toll extends far beyond individual tragedy into a measurable d…
Jun 14, 2026
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The Cape Town Marathon has secured a place among the world's elite races, earning a spot in the World Marathon Majors series in a move that economists say could inject millions into South Africa's …
Jun 14, 2026
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South Africa's Transport Minister has confirmed the government will abolish the mandatory windscreen licence disc, ending a tradition that stretches back over a century. The white paper disc bolted…
Jun 14, 2026
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A health worker was beheaded in Benue State on Tuesday in an attack that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria's medical community and renewed urgent calls for improved security at healthcare facilit…
Jun 13, 2026
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Ecuador secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Guatemala on Thursday in their final friendly match ahead of their World Cup group stage debut in Qatar. The match, played at a partially filled stadiu…
Jun 12, 2026
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