US, Europe begin scramble for Africa’s satellite internet market
The entry of Thales Alenia Space comes at a time when SpaceX's Starlink is recording significant milestones on the continent...
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18:33
Trump declares election victory, says United States is entering ‘golden age’
The former president said America could now start to 'heal...
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01:25
What Trump’s re-election could mean for global security and American foreign policy
If Donald Trump re-enters the White House after the 5 November elections, countries like Russia, China, Iran and North Korea
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03:28
Government is losing 1,800 firearms a year to criminals
There are 2.2-million firearms owned by 502 state institutions in South Africa...
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09:22
Alex La Guma and Third Worldism: A legacy of global activism
The writer grew and evolved in exile — but he never truly left South Africa...
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06:43
Navigating new waters: The effects of the GNU’s foreign policy on key partners
South Africa will have to tread carefully as it shapes interests in global affairs, avoiding pressure from the US...
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05:32
Israel hits Beirut again in second day of strikes
Hezbollah and its arch-foe Israel have been exchanging near-daily cross-border fire since the Gaza war erupted last October...
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11:03
United States bans Chinese and Russian tech in vehicles over national security fears
China hit back by saying Washington was taking 'discriminatory action' against its companies...
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10:32
In honour of South Africa’s cultural and linguistic richness this Heritage Month
The Constitution ensures the protection and promotion of every citizen’s unique heritage...
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19:31
Famo gang wars fuel deadly violence in Lesotho that spills into South Africa
Musicians, mediators and journalists are frequent targets of the gangs...
