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SA Gaza Flotilla Activists Cleared to Return Home

SA Gaza Flotilla Activists Cleared to Return Home

The SA Gaza flotilla activists detained in Israel are healthy and in high spirits. DIRCO says release plans are nearly complete as families await their safe return home amid rising global concern over Gaza’s blockade.
October 6, 2025
Trump Gaza Plan: Hamas Agrees to Key Parts

Trump Gaza Plan: Hamas Agrees to Key Parts

Hamas signals openness to parts of the Trump Gaza plan amid urgent ceasefire talks. With hostage releases on the table and bombings paused, hope flickers for Gaza families after two years of war. Mediators push forward as Netanyahu reacts with shock.
October 6, 2025
DA Leads Joburg Polls as Zille Joins Mayor Race
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DA Leads Joburg Polls as Zille Joins Mayor Race

The DA leads Joburg polls as Helen Zille enters the mayoral race, sharpening the party’s pitch on stability and service delivery. With voters frustrated by water cuts, outages and refuse backlogs, the contest is tightening ahead of 2026. If the DA converts
October 3, 2025
Madlanga Commission Delays After Motau Exit
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Madlanga Commission Delays After Motau Exit

The Madlanga Commission delays deepened this week after chief evidence leader Terry Motau resigned over budget and admin hurdles, and hearings paused for 11 days when Crime Intelligence head Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo fell ill. The inquiry says it will reconvene with Matthew
October 3, 2025
Jane Goodall Dies at 91, Leaves Global Legacy

Jane Goodall Dies at 91, Leaves Global Legacy

Jane Goodall dies at 91, leaving behind a groundbreaking legacy in science and conservation. Her pioneering chimpanzee research reshaped primatology, while her institute and Roots & Shoots movement built a global force for protecting wildlife, people, and the planet.
October 2, 2025
US Government Shutdown 2025: Travel Chaos, Parks Close

US Government Shutdown 2025: Travel Chaos, Parks Close

The US government shutdown, starting October 1, 2025, disrupts travel and closes iconic national parks like the Grand Canyon, impacting tourists and local economies. Air travel faces delays due to unpaid essential workers, while Smithsonian museums and the Statue of Liberty risk
October 2, 2025
Malema Firearm Conviction: Faces Possible Jail Time
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Malema Firearm Conviction: Faces Possible Jail Time

Julius Malema, EFF leader, received a guilty verdict for five firearm-related charges on 1 October 2025 in East London. The Malema firearm conviction, stemming from a 2018 rally incident, could lead to jail or a suspended sentence. Sentencing is set for January
October 2, 2025
Manenberg Sewer Crisis: 40 Tonnes of Waste Cleared

Manenberg Sewer Crisis: 40 Tonnes of Waste Cleared

Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate cleared over 40 tonnes of debris, including nappies and wet wipes, from Manenberg’s sewer system in a critical two-month operation. The Manenberg sewer crisis clean-up, costing R624,110, prevented a potential collapse that could have flooded communities
October 1, 2025
ANC Municipal Performance: Defending Honest Critique
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ANC Municipal Performance: Defending Honest Critique

South Africa’s ANC is boldly addressing concerns about its municipal performance. Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula defends honest critiques from President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gwede Mantashe, highlighting Ekurhuleni’s success as a model for improvement. With the 2026 elections nearing, the ANC aims to boost
October 1, 2025
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