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Marx, Roos and Erasmus shine at SA Rugby awards - South African news
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Marx, Roos and Erasmus shine at SA Rugby awards

Malcolm Marx named SA Player of the Year at the annual rugby awards, with Nadine Roos claiming a double and Rassie Erasmus honoured as top coach.

Erasmus pleased after face-to-face session with Bok hopefuls in Cape Town - South African news
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Erasmus pleased after face-to-face session with Bok hopefuls in Cape Town

Rassie Erasmus hailed the Springboks' first 2026 alignment camp in Cape Town, where nearly 50 players including 11 uncapped prospects were briefed on the season ahead.

High Court curbs finance minister's authority over VAT changes - South African news
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High Court curbs finance minister's authority over VAT changes

The Cape Town High Court declared the finance minister's unilateral power to change the VAT rate unconstitutional, giving parliament two years to amend the legislation.

African wild dogs emerge as major drawcard for safari tourism - South African news
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African wild dogs emerge as major drawcard for safari tourism

African wild dogs, once scorned as pests, are now prized safari attractions, with an NWU expert arguing tourism revenue is key to their conservation.

FMD vaccine doses delivered to OBP but government payment still outstanding - South African news
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FMD vaccine doses delivered to OBP but government payment still outstanding

Dunevax says 1.5 million FMD vaccine doses are at OBP, but government has not yet paid, citing verification processes still to be completed.

Ramaphosa travels to Chicago for Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral - South African news
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Ramaphosa travels to Chicago for Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral

President Ramaphosa is in Chicago to pay tribute to the late Rev. Dr Jesse Jackson, who passed away at the age of 84.

Clear skies bring relief as Joburg Open resumes at Houghton - South African news
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Clear skies bring relief as Joburg Open resumes at Houghton

Brandon Robinson-Thompson leads the Joburg Open at -12 as sunshine returns to Houghton after two days of weather delays disrupted play.

'Ghost Elephants': Werner Herzog's quest for Angola's elusive giants now stre... - South African news
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'Ghost Elephants': Werner Herzog's quest for Angola's elusive giants now streaming

Werner Herzog's documentary Ghost Elephants follows Dr Steve Boyes on a decade-long quest to find elusive elephants hiding in Angola's highlands since the civil war.

Zille unveils five-point plan to fix Johannesburg ahead of municipal polls - South African news
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Zille unveils five-point plan to fix Johannesburg ahead of municipal polls

Helen Zille has unveiled a five-point election manifesto promising Johannesburg voters reliable utilities, safer streets and professional governance.

Eastern provinces braced for severe thunderstorms, warns weather service - South African news
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Eastern provinces braced for severe thunderstorms, warns weather service

SAWS has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.

Handbrake defect prompts recall of 26,000 Polo Vivo models - South African news
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Handbrake defect prompts recall of 26,000 Polo Vivo models

Volkswagen is recalling roughly 26,000 Polo Vivos over a potential handbrake defect, urging owners to visit dealers for free inspections and repairs.

West Coast fishing communities celebrate ministerial victory on vessel appeals - South African news
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West Coast fishing communities celebrate ministerial victory on vessel appeals

Minister Willie Aucamp has upheld appeals by West Coast fishing cooperatives, reinstating 297 vessels for the 2026-27 season and extending the rock lobster season.