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WATCH | Broos feels unmatched ‘warmth and support’ at Bafana send-off
Bafana coach Hugo Broos deeply moved by the heartfelt send-off before the World Cup.
WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026, 14:37

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Bafana coach Hugo Broos deeply moved by the heartfelt send-off before the World Cup.
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South Africa’s industrial policy is back in the room. The harder question is whether the state, business and labour can turn it into factories, procurement, finance and jobs before another generation is left outside the formal economy.

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The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.
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South Africa
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South Africa
Statistics South Africa published the 2025 General Household Survey focused on the metros.

South Africa
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World
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World
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President Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran. The emerging deal has already exposed the president to fierce criticism.

Africa
Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report “misconceived” their mandate.

Africa
The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.

Africa
DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side’s return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.
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The boss of Next has warned there has been a “dramatic fall” in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.

Business
Typical annual household bills will rise by 13% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 July.

Business
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Politics
The commission has taken additional measures to counteract the negative effects of social media.

Politics
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Politics
The Electoral Commission launched its formal communication campaign for the elections on Wednesday.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed court papers to review the Section 89 Independent Panel Report.

Sport
A giant statue of Argentina legend Lionel Messi is set to be taken down in India over safety concerns after it is spotted “swaying in the wind”.

Sport
Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie has congratulated Mamelodi Sundowns on winning this season’s CAF Champions League title.

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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is expected to make a few surprise selections when he names his final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
Education
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Altron Digital Business and Microsoft unpack the cloud security challenges facing South African enterprises today.
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Health
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Health
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Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.
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