Gauteng's Water Crisis: A Multi-Level Failure
Gauteng, South Africa's water crisis stems from aging infrastructure, high non-revenue water (46% in Johannesburg), and unpaid bills from state entities (R18.6 billion owed) and consumers, creating a vicious cycle hindering effective solutions.
Gauteng's Water Crisis: A Multi-Level Failure
Gauteng, South Africa's water crisis stems from aging infrastructure, high non-revenue water (46% in Johannesburg), and unpaid bills from state entities (R18.6 billion owed) and consumers, creating a vicious cycle hindering effective solutions.
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44% Bias Score
South Africa Bars Putin from G20 Summit Due to ICC Warrant
South Africa will not invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the November 2025 G20 summit in Johannesburg due to an International Criminal Court arrest warrant; this decision follows a similar protocol from the August 2023 BRICS summit in the same city.
South Africa Bars Putin from G20 Summit Due to ICC Warrant
South Africa will not invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the November 2025 G20 summit in Johannesburg due to an International Criminal Court arrest warrant; this decision follows a similar protocol from the August 2023 BRICS summit in the same city.
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36% Bias Score
Access Bank to Acquire Bidvest Bank for $159 Million, Expanding in South Africa
Nigeria's Access Bank Plc will acquire South Africa's Bidvest Bank Holdings Limited for about $159 million, aiming to expand in South Africa and become one of Africa's largest lenders by 2027; the acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025.
Access Bank to Acquire Bidvest Bank for $159 Million, Expanding in South Africa
Nigeria's Access Bank Plc will acquire South Africa's Bidvest Bank Holdings Limited for about $159 million, aiming to expand in South Africa and become one of Africa's largest lenders by 2027; the acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025.
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48% Bias Score
"South Africa Distributes 4,000 Comfort Bags to Rape Victims Amidst Widespread Sexual Violence"
"Tears Foundation in South Africa distributed over 4,000 comfort bags to victims of rape, highlighting the country's widespread problem of sexual violence where one-third of women have experienced it. The bags contain essential items and are given to police units specializing in sexual violence case...
"South Africa Distributes 4,000 Comfort Bags to Rape Victims Amidst Widespread Sexual Violence"
"Tears Foundation in South Africa distributed over 4,000 comfort bags to victims of rape, highlighting the country's widespread problem of sexual violence where one-third of women have experienced it. The bags contain essential items and are given to police units specializing in sexual violence case...
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24% Bias Score
South African Spirits Tap into Safari Tourism
Triple Three Distillery and The Bushcamp Company partnered to create Luangwa Gin and Vodka, locally-sourced spirits highlighting Zambia's Luangwa River valley, enhancing the safari experience and potentially boosting South Africa's spirits exports.
South African Spirits Tap into Safari Tourism
Triple Three Distillery and The Bushcamp Company partnered to create Luangwa Gin and Vodka, locally-sourced spirits highlighting Zambia's Luangwa River valley, enhancing the safari experience and potentially boosting South Africa's spirits exports.
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24% Bias Score
Hani's Killer Deported to Poland
Janusz Walus, convicted of murdering anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani in 1993, has been deported to Poland after completing his parole, sparking renewed calls for a full inquest into Hani's death.
Hani's Killer Deported to Poland
Janusz Walus, convicted of murdering anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani in 1993, has been deported to Poland after completing his parole, sparking renewed calls for a full inquest into Hani's death.
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40% Bias Score
SACP Ends Alliance with South Africa's Ruling ANC
South Africa's Communist Party (SACP) will compete independently in the 2026 municipal elections, ending a 30-year alliance with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) due to the ANC's coalition with the Democratic Alliance and the perceived betrayal of the National Democratic Revolution's goals...
SACP Ends Alliance with South Africa's Ruling ANC
South Africa's Communist Party (SACP) will compete independently in the 2026 municipal elections, ending a 30-year alliance with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) due to the ANC's coalition with the Democratic Alliance and the perceived betrayal of the National Democratic Revolution's goals...
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40% Bias Score
Bouchier's Century Fuels England's Ashes Hopes
Maia Bouchier scored a century (186) on her Test debut against South Africa, forming a 174-run partnership with Nat Sciver-Brunt who also scored a century, marking a significant turnaround from her disappointing Women's T20 World Cup performance.
Bouchier's Century Fuels England's Ashes Hopes
Maia Bouchier scored a century (186) on her Test debut against South Africa, forming a 174-run partnership with Nat Sciver-Brunt who also scored a century, marking a significant turnaround from her disappointing Women's T20 World Cup performance.
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24% Bias Score
"Sudan Conflict: Over 170 Dead, Humanitarian Crisis Worsens"
"Over 170 civilians have been killed in Sudan's ongoing conflict, with at least 87 deaths in Omdurman from RSF militia attacks; Sudan faces the world's largest humanitarian crisis, risking total collapse by 2025, according to the IRC."
"Sudan Conflict: Over 170 Dead, Humanitarian Crisis Worsens"
"Over 170 civilians have been killed in Sudan's ongoing conflict, with at least 87 deaths in Omdurman from RSF militia attacks; Sudan faces the world's largest humanitarian crisis, risking total collapse by 2025, according to the IRC."
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44% Bias Score
Imported Fruit in Britain Contains Double the Cancer-Linked Pesticides
Government data reveals significantly higher levels of pesticides linked to cancer and infertility in imported fruit, particularly soft citrus from South Africa, compared to British produce, raising concerns about consumer health and the impact of trade deals.
Imported Fruit in Britain Contains Double the Cancer-Linked Pesticides
Government data reveals significantly higher levels of pesticides linked to cancer and infertility in imported fruit, particularly soft citrus from South Africa, compared to British produce, raising concerns about consumer health and the impact of trade deals.
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60% Bias Score
Ramaphosa in Algiers: Strengthening Ties and Advocating for UN Reform
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded a visit to Algeria on Friday, praising Algeria's UN Security Council role, advocating for its reform, and emphasizing strengthened bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including green hydrogen and renewable energy, while supporting the Palestini...
Ramaphosa in Algiers: Strengthening Ties and Advocating for UN Reform
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded a visit to Algeria on Friday, praising Algeria's UN Security Council role, advocating for its reform, and emphasizing strengthened bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including green hydrogen and renewable energy, while supporting the Palestini...
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48% Bias Score
South Africa Court Blocks Coal Power Expansion
A South African High Court overturned the government's plan to add 1,500MW of coal-fired power to the national grid due to insufficient consideration of children's rights, setting a precedent for future climate cases and emphasizing the constitutional right to a healthy environment.
South Africa Court Blocks Coal Power Expansion
A South African High Court overturned the government's plan to add 1,500MW of coal-fired power to the national grid due to insufficient consideration of children's rights, setting a precedent for future climate cases and emphasizing the constitutional right to a healthy environment.
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24% Bias Score