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South African president says national dialogue will continue without coalition partner

South Africa Politics · South Africa

South African president says national dialogue will continue without coalition partner

46% Right coverage: 11 sources

Canada runs in eight tries in 50-20 rugby win over Springbok women in Pretoria

Rugby Union · Pretoria

Canada runs in eight tries in 50-20 rugby win over Springbok women in Pretoria

73% Left coverage: 11 sources

PRETORIA — Florence Symonds and Alysha Corrigan scored two tries apiece to help Canada to a 50-20 win over South Africa in women's rugby play Saturday. Despite the comfortable victory margin, it did not all go the second-ranked Canadians' way. The second half saw the 12th-ranked Springboks score 17 points and Canada lose several players to injury. I think we put in a big shift there, said Symonds, named player of the match. I think we were down …See the Story

Madrid Pride: Runners Hit the Pavement in City’s Famous High-Heel Race

LGBTQ+ · South Africa

Madrid Pride: Runners Hit the Pavement in City’s Famous High-Heel Race

62% Center coverage: 8 sources

Madrid, Spain (CNN) — Spectators gathered on the cobblestone streets of Madrid’s Chueca neighborhood this week to watch one of Spain’s most curious races: the “Carrera de Tacones,” or heel race.See the Story

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South Africa Issues First Permit to Vaccinate Against Avian Influenza

Low coverage from Left Sources

South Africa Issues First Permit to Vaccinate Against Avian Influenza

South Africa: Embracing Ageing - - Growing Older Should Be a Privilege, Not a Burden

No coverage from Right Sources

South Africa: Embracing Ageing - - Growing Older Should Be a Privilege, Not a Burden

100% of Sources are High Factuality

News24 | Six Bomb Squad Braais: Master Butchers Bring the Heat for Springboks vs Italy

Coverage: 6 sources

As the Springboks gear up to face Italy at Loftus this weekend, South Africa’s Master Butchers are doing their own match - day prep behind the braai.Rugby Union · Pretoria See the Story

Two Police Officers Killed in Horror N3 Crash

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

The bodies of five people, including two policemen, have been recovered following a horrific accident near the Marianhill Toll Plaza on the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal. The accident happened on Friday night, 4 July. FIVE BODIES RECOVERED FOLLOWING CRASH NEAR MARIANHILL TOLL PLAZA The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and Human Settlements said the minibus taxi, carrying 17 passengers, was travelling to Ixopo when the driver reportedly lost contr…Taxis · KwaZulu-Natal See the Story

First Austrian President Visits South Africa - CAJ News Africa

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

by TINTSWALO BALOYIJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – DESPITE the two countries’ long standing cooperation, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, is the first head of state from that nation to visit South Africa. The first such visit was on Friday, when his counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, hosted him. The two countries have signed two memoranda of understanding (MoU) on consular affairs and technical vocational education, plus shared exchanges on th…Cape Town · Cape Town See the Story

Three Life Sentences for Limpopo Hip Hop Artist Convicted of Raping a Nine-Year-Old Boy

Coverage: 2 sources

A serial child rapist who asked for three life sentences to run concurrently was turned down to ensure he would not be eligible for parole after 25 years.DNA · South Africa See the Story

Devastating Floods Displace Thousands in Cape Town's Informal Settlements

Coverage: 2 sources

Heavy downpours in Cape Town have resulted in thousands of residents being displaced after their homes were washed away by floods on Saturday.Floods · Cape Town See the Story

Cape Town organisers fuming over ‘flawed’ SA F1 GP bid process

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

It’s been quite a fortnight for the SA F1 GP bid. Initially, news was upbeat when the Kyalami GP Circuit’s upgrades were approved by the FIA. Described as ‘soft-touch’ enhancements by officials, all looked on track for a successful 2028 SA F1 GP bid. Then reports emerged that Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie was jetting off to last weekend’s Austrian GP. His goal was to ratify the Kyalami SA F1 GP bid with Formula One Management (FOM) as soon as …Formula 1 · South Africa See the Story

Carte Blanche: Prescription for Addiction

Coverage: 2 sources

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Somizi Arrives in a Chopper, Stealing the Show with 8 Outfit Changes at the Hollywoodbets Durban July

Coverage: 2 sources

Somizi arrived at the 2025 Hollywoodbets Durban July with flair and an entourage ready for runway-worthy drama.Durban · Durban See the Story

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