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Ethiopian Prime Minister Ahmed claims election victory again 

Abiy Ahmed has secured another commanding election

SA President hails youth registration turnout

SA youth participation during a nationwide voter registration

SA Electoral Commission to release voter registration results as youth drive turnout

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (SA) (IEC) is set to brief the media on Monday afternoon following the conclusion of the national voter registration weekend, a key step in preparations for the country’s local government elections scheduled for November 4, 2026.

SA youth entrepreneurship on the rise as funding gaps persist

Young South Africans are increasingly stepping into the role of job creators, with small business formation emerging as a key response to the country’s high unemployment levels.

SA Police union urges calm as Police Service–IDAC tensions raise concerns

The Independent Policing Union of South Africa (SA) (IPUSA) has appealed for restraint amid escalating tensions between the SA Police Service (SAPS) and the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), warning that the dispute could erode public confidence in law enforcement.

SA repatriations rise as government closes migrant shelter

South Africa’s (SA) government says the number of undocumented Malawian nationals returned home has reached 5 000 as efforts intensify to manage displacement caused by recent unrest in the KwaZulu-Natal province.