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Senegal lawmakers approve new, harsher anti-LGBT bill

Senegalese law is part of a wave ​of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation ⁠in the region

SA’s Madlanga Commission raises concerns over police links to crime syndicates

Shibiri has testified Matlala lent him thousands to fix his son’s vehicle.

SA Minister summons Ambassador Bozell to explain anti-diplomatic remarks

A démarche is a diplomatic message, sometimes signifying protest or displeasure. 

Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy US President’s claim

UNICEF said more than 1 100 children had been killed or injured.

IMF analysis warns SA’s regulatory red tape is stifling growth, worsening unemployment

South Africa’s (SA) economy showed resilience in 2025, but growth remains far too weak to bring down unemployment, which exceeds 30% overall and 60%among young people.

Canal+ blames MultiChoice mismanagement as subscriber losses deepen, Showmax is scrapped

Shares in Canal+ South Africa (SA) fell by more than 16% after the French pay‑TV group reported a continued decline in MultiChoice’s subscriber base and profitability, underscoring the financial strain facing Africa’s largest broadcaster.