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BREAKING | It's official: SA votes on November 4
Africa Front Staff · Aug 8
Small mercies from impeachment committee should be welcomed
Africa Front Staff · Aug 8
South Africans turn to gambling as rising living costs squeeze household budgets
Africa Front Staff · Aug 8
Matera to skipper Pumas team stripped of stars for daunting Boks clash in Buenos Aires
Africa Front Staff · Aug 8
Indulge in a delightful Blueberry Croissant Pudding
Africa Front Staff · Aug 8
How Evelyn’s grief and adversity led her into the taxi business
Africa Front Staff · Aug 8
Murder of Councillor Sibusiso Khwela sparks calls for community action
Africa Front Staff · Aug 8
A win for Bareknuckle Boxing as BKB builds a long-term global sports property
Africa Front Staff · Aug 8

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COP VS COP: Has the Madlanga Commission vindicated Mkhwanazi? The case against Shadrack Sibiya

KwaZulu‑Natal commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations find support as the Madlanga Commission refers Shadrack Sibiya for criminal investigation and possib

August 7, 2026

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COP VS COP: Has the Madlanga Commission vindicated Mkhwanazi? The case against Shadrack Sibiya

By Africa Front Staff

DR Congo: Government bans export of copper and cobalt concentrates

The decision is part of a move to increase local processing and hike revenue from the country's mineral wealth.

August 7, 2026

AfricaAfrica Front StaffAugust 2026

DR Congo: Government bans export of copper and cobalt concentrates

By Africa Front Staff

Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures

Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.

August 7, 2026

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Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures

By Africa Front Staff

Ntombi Maphosa

Some of South Africa's most important climate battles are being fought in courtrooms and Ntombi Maphosa, 33, is among those helping to lead the charge. The atto

August 8, 2026

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BREAKING | It's official: SA votes on November 4

Small mercies from impeachment committee should be welcomed

South Africans turn to gambling as rising living costs squeeze household budgets

Matera to skipper Pumas team stripped of stars for daunting Boks clash in Buenos Aires

Indulge in a delightful Blueberry Croissant Pudding

How Evelyn’s grief and adversity led her into the taxi business

Murder of Councillor Sibusiso Khwela sparks calls for community action

A win for Bareknuckle Boxing as BKB builds a long-term global sports property

Latest

BREAKING | It's official: SA votes on November 4

Small mercies from impeachment committee should be welcomed

South Africans turn to gambling as rising living costs squeeze household budgets

Matera to skipper Pumas team stripped of stars for daunting Boks clash in Buenos Aires

Indulge in a delightful Blueberry Croissant Pudding

How Evelyn’s grief and adversity led her into the taxi business

Murder of Councillor Sibusiso Khwela sparks calls for community action

A win for Bareknuckle Boxing as BKB builds a long-term global sports property

Latest Headlines

COP VS COP: Has the Madlanga Commission vindicated Mkhwanazi? The case against Shadrack Sibiya

DR Congo: Government bans export of copper and cobalt concentrates

Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures

Ntombi Maphosa