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US warns of possible āterror attackā in Sandton on Saturday
The US Embassy warned of a possible terrorist attack in Sandton this weekend. There was no info of the timing, method or target. The SA government said it would inform citizens of immediate threats.
2022-10-26 | BusinessLIVE
Tania Campbell ousted as Ekurhuleni mayor
Campbell lost a no confidence vote by 100 votes. The ANC and the DA have the bulk of seats in the council but neither party has enough to govern alone. Coalition talks will have to intensify.
2022-10-26 | News24
The return of Mpho Phalatse as Joburg mayor was based on a legal technicality, and her removal is inevitable, says the ANC, as it vows to push for another motion of no confidence in her.
2022-10-26 | News24
Highlights of the 2022 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS)
MTBPS aims to reduce fiscal risks in short term, narrow budget deficit and stabilise debt. It proposes measures to enhance economic growth and restore funding for infrastructure and service delivery.
2022-10-26 | Daily Maverick
Khayelitsha lesbian murder trial set for January
Khayelitsha Magistrate's Court finally sets a trial date for the murder case of Phelokazi Mqathanya, who was killed on 2 May 2021. She was lesbian and her family believe her murder was a hate crime.
2022-10-26 | GroundUp News
At least 230 Sudanese villagers killed in tribal attacks over disputed land
Minister says more than 30,000 people forced to flee as tensions between rival communities erupt into violence. Political unrest and economic crisis has escalated across Sudan since last yearās coup.
2022-10-26 | The Guardian
As Ukraine war drags into ninth month, Russiaās woes worsen
Ukrainian civilians brushed off attacks, widely understood to be carried out with Iranian-made 'suicide drones'. Ukrainian forces are taking more territory in the south and east, and morale is high.
2022-10-26 | Al Jazeera
Iranās security forces reportedly open fire as thousands mourn Mahsa Amini
Iranian security forces have clashed with protesters who had gathered in their thousands in Mahsa Aminiās home town to mark 40 days since her death. Protesters chanted 'Woman, life, freedom'.
2022-10-26 | The Guardian
Police clash with students protesting Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy party
Rome's Sapienza University saw a violent scuffle as police clashed with leftists students rallying against Meloni's far-right Brothers of Italy. Activists unfurled a banner reading: Fascists, get out.
2022-10-26 | euronews
Analysis: Making access to surgical care a reality in district hospitals
Spotlight published a series on the cost of surgery waiting times and asked what could be done about it. One solution is to devolve less complicated surgical care procedures to district hospitals.
2022-10-26 | Spotlight
T20 World Cup upset alert: Drama as Ireland stun giants England in rain-hit clash | Sport
Ireland pulled off a stunning upset as they defeated world number two England by five runs in a rain-affected match at the Twenty20 World Cup in Melbourne.
2022-10-26 | Sport24
Cleverly, asked about Qatar's human rights and LGBT record ahead of the World Cup, said: 'I think it's important, when you're a visitor to a country, that you respect the culture of your host nation.'
2022-10-26 | Sky Sports
Feathers fly as charismatic parrot banned from bird beauty contest in New Zealand
The world's fattest parrot can't fly and now it can't run either. The Bird of the Year contest had twitchers' knickers in a knot when it banned the kakapo to give less popular birds a chance to win.
2022-10-17 | Barron's
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