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Johannesburg’s political drama: DA, ActionSA abstain

Thursday at 12:43 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Mayor Dada Morero is facing a council bid to oust him from his position after a motion sponsored by coalition partner Al Jama-ah seeking to axe him. However, opposition parties in council have announced they want no part in the conflict.

Ethiopian Airlines cancels flights to Tigray region after clashes

Thursday at 12:31 PM, via Daily Maverick

ADDIS ABABA, Jan 29 (Reuters) – Ethiopian Airlines cancelled flights to the northern territory of Tigray on Thursday and residents were trying to withdraw cash from banks after clashes between regional and national forces raised fears of renewed conflict.

UK’s Starmer signals China reset in talks with Xi, eyes economic wins

Thursday at 12:27 PM, via Daily Maverick

BEIJING, Jan 29 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a “sophisticated relationship” with Beijing to bolster security and the economy, signalling a reset after years of strained ties.

Kaze praises Chiefs’ grit on tough away pitch

Thursday at 12:22 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze praised his team’s resilience in securing a 1-0 victory against Marumo Gallants at Dr Molemela Stadium despite challenging pitch conditions, crediting Glody Lilepo’s impressive goal.

BHEKISISA: Cutting: Why teens turn to self-harm when they don’t have words for their pain

Thursday at 12:06 PM, via Daily Maverick

Self-harm among SA adolescents is emerging as a far more widespread problem than previously understood, with new research showing alarmingly high rates among school-aged children. Experts say the behaviour is often a response to unprocessed trauma, loss and emotional distress, rather than a desire to die, but warn it is a strong predictor of later suicide risk in a country where mental health...

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