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Everything ForecastGeo has ingested that places a story in South Africa — 335 articles from 38 publishers.
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Marco Jansen rose to the summit as the No. 1 Test all-rounder after a match-winning performance against Australia in Gqeberha, displacing Ravindra Jadeja.
Source: Ravindra Jadeja's reign as ICC's best Test all-rounder ends after 4 years (India Today)
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Temba Bavuma rated his innings in Gqeberha as one of his best knocks, noting that batting was difficult, especially against the new ball.
Source: Another hour, 1 more session: How Bavuma inspired South Africa's win in Gqeberha (India Today)
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Germany’s Merz called on US President Donald Trump to invite South Africa to the upcoming G20 summit.
Source: Germany’s Merz says South Africa should be at G20 summit (SABC News)
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A 65-year-old swimmer, Janine Lochrenberg, was killed in a shark attack off South Africa's east coast.
Source: Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast (BBC News)
Written by gemma-4-E4B-it-qat-UD-Q4_K_XL at 2026-10-28 12:41 UTC. Each bullet restates one of the articles below and links to it; bullets that did not cite a real article were discarded.
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Biggest hack in history: Cryptocurrency giant Binance loses $6.3 billion
Cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance has been targeted by a record-breaking $6.3 billion cyber heist, with blockchain intelligence firms linking the attack to North Korea. By Thursday night in the…
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South Africa selects Durban as preferred candidate for Olympic bid
The SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee says, however, it will likely be a "multi-city" bid that would propose some events are held in other cities.
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Africa: No More Boys' Club! Ansah Demands Equal Power for Women in Africa
[Nyasa Times] Vice President Jane Mayemu Ansah has called for reforms to electoral systems, political party structures and campaign financing to give women a fair chance to participate in political…
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Why the WHO must declare climate change a public health emergency
Across the world, people have felt the impacts of climate change firsthand. The northern hemisphere has had another record-breaking summer season of heat and extreme weather events. The south now…
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Change Party flags tender system failures amid decay of major cities
Molokomme says doing away with the tender system is the first step in returning stability to metros
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Ravindra Jadeja's reign as ICC's best Test all-rounder ends after 4 years
Ravindra Jadejas reign as ICCs best Test allrounder ends after years
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Many advocate for a woman UN Secretary-General
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka says women, young people must play a greater role in global decision-making
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Modernise infrastructure urgently to end Gauteng water crisis: Bloom
Bloom says municipalities that are failing to adequately service their communities
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Shabbat Aliyah: Israeli communities that make aliyah possible come together to honor new olim
As 42 congregations across Israel celebrate Shabbat Aliyah, they honor both the journeys that brought olim here and the communal spirit those immigrants bring with them.
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Awkward questions linger as creaky Australia receives South African hiding
It is a case of the same old problems leading to the same old questions as Australia squanders a series lead, setting up a grandstand finale in South Africa next week.
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New Caledonia pro-independence leaders boycott EU critical minerals deal
Pro-independence leaders have boycotted the signing of a strategic partnership deal on critical raw materials between the European US and the French Pacific territory.
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Why Ladakh's trust deficit with Delhi is deepening
Why Ladakhs trust deficit with Delhi is deepening
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Another hour, 1 more session: How Bavuma inspired South Africa's win in Gqeberha
Another hour more session How Bavuma inspired South Africas win in Gqeberha
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Suspect in Ga-Chuene clinic rape back in court
The accused faces up to 23 charges, including rape, kidnapping and attempted murder,
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Germany’s Merz says South Africa should be at G20 summit
Merz called on US President Donald Trump to invite SA to the upcoming summit of Group of 20 leaders
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Sloppy England start winter with Pakistan defeat
England begin their wandering winter with a sloppy loss to Pakistan in the one-day tri-series in Rawalpindi.
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Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast
Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was out on her daily morning swim with her club when she was attacked, her family tell the BBC.
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Eldorado Park couple’s child murder trial resumes in the High Court
The mother faces charges including murder, child abuse and failure to report sexual offences.
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More witnesses to testify in Anele Tembe’s death inquest
At least seven witnesses are expected to testify at the inquest this week.
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Mbeki blames NPA for failed TRC prosecutions
Mbeki strongly denied that his administration had ever politically interfered with the NPA
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Quick hits: Renshaw floored by miracle grab as Bavuma's six stops traffic
Matt Renshaw cannot believe his own fielding brilliance and Temba Bavuma's soaring six stops traffic after a soggy outfield threatens to ruin it all. Here are the quick hits from day two of the second…
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Inquest into Anele Tembe’s death to resume
Tembe, who was engaged to late rapper AKA, fell from the 10th floor of a Cape Town hotel in 2021
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'Anxious' Smith's concussion admission after latest head knock
Steve Smith explains how he felt in the immediate aftermath of a brutal blow to his helmet during the first Test against South Africa.
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Ramaphosa to inaugurate VZI Gamsberg Phase II concentrator in N cape
The project is also expected to sustain between 800 to a thousand jobs during operations.
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Lawmakers from both parties welcome Trump’s decision to cancel livestream of firing squad execution – live
Democrat Senator Elissa Slotkin called plan to broadcast execution of Nidal Hasan ‘sick’ and Republican John Curtis said it was ‘not an effective deterrent’ Q&A: Will Trump’s economy sink the GOP in…
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Explosion at central substation leaves parts of Joburg in the dark
Explosion at at the utility's central substation leaves parts of Johannesburg in dark
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WhatsApp guest calling feature lets you make calls without an account
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Activists urge govt to honour climate commitments ahead of COP17
The theme for this year's COP17 is "Taking Action for Nature"
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Councillors’ Corner #12 | MKP’s Govender briefs on KwaDukuza Ward 28
KwaDukuza Municipality’s Ward 28 Councillor is featured in this week’s edition Councillors’ Corner.
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India urges Russia, Ukraine to protect Black Sea shipping
New Delhi wants Moscow and Kyiv to ensure safe commercial shipping in the Black Sea amid attacks that put Indian seafarers at risk.
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Southern Africa: SADC, UNDP and EU Partner to Promote Sustainable Investment in Southern Africa
[SADC] The Southern African Development Community (SADC), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), convened a regional workshop on 9th October 2026 in Gaborone, Botswana to…
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Africa: Women's Olympic Football Tournament - 16 Nations Set for Third Round
[CAF] Sixteen nations will compete in the third round of African Qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Women's Olympic Football Tournament from 23 February to 6 March 2027.
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What to Do in Cape Town in October 2026
Seven verified events for Cape Town in October 2026, from Don Giovanni and the Kite Festival to Dracula, with dates, venues and prices in US$.
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What's happening with the AFL's new Illicit Drugs Policy?
The AFL's proposed new Illicit Drugs Policy is yet to be implemented seven months after it was announced.
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South Africa suspends asylum applications amid renewed anti-immigrant protests
Tensions have flared in South Africa after a court ruling prompted the government to open its application system to all foreign nationals, regardless of their legal status. Despite applications…
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A 'landmark' moment - why has Rwanda been chosen to host F1?
How Rwanda has succeeded where Morocco and South Africa, among others, have failed by agreeing a deal to stage the African Grand Prix.
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Foot-and-mouth disease spreads to Namibia’s Zambezi Region
Namibia's foot-and-mouth outbreak has spread to a second region, the country's Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed. First detected in the southern Kharas region, the disease has now been found in…
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Rwanda to host F1's first race in Africa since 1993
Rwanda signs a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races in the African country, starting "in the early 2030s".
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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.
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Ethiopian govt forces enter key Tigray town near Eritrea border
In tonight's edition, Ethiopian forces tighten their grip on Tigray, advancing into the key town of Adwa after rebels withdrew. Also, police arrested 30 people amid violence across South Africa. And…