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Sello Hatang remembers actor Sol Rachilo through a personal archive

Sello Hatang remembers actor Sol Rachilo through a personal archive

Re Hata Mmoho executive director Sello Hatang has paid tribute to veteran actor Sol “Solrah” Rachilo, recalling gifts that preserved their shared history.

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SAFA opens tender for dressing rooms, ablutions and grandstands

SAFA opens tender for dressing rooms, ablutions and grandstands

The South African Football Association has published construction tender requirements for dressing rooms, ablution facilities and back-to-back grandstands at SAFA House.

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UN committee calls on South Africa to dismantle racist vigilante groups

UN committee calls on South Africa to dismantle racist vigilante groups

The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has urged South Africa to prohibit organised vigilante groups and strengthen protection for migrants.

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TEEKS brings Māori-rooted soul and a new view of masculinity to South Africa

TEEKS brings Māori-rooted soul and a new view of masculinity to South Africa

New Zealand singer TEEKS says Māori ancestry, emotional openness and respect for soul music’s African roots shape his first South African tour.

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South African creators seek stronger businesses beyond brand partnerships

South African creators seek stronger businesses beyond brand partnerships

South Africa’s creator economy is expanding into podcasts, events and commerce as industry figures call for collective bargaining and wider digital access.

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Saudi customs seize 1.95 million amphetamine pills in lentil shipment

Saudi customs seize 1.95 million amphetamine pills in lentil shipment

Saudi customs officers discovered 1,950,581 amphetamine pills concealed in a truck carrying lentils at the Al-Haditha border crossing.

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Syria warns Israeli actions could push region toward wider war

Syria warns Israeli actions could push region toward wider war

Syria’s UN ambassador Ibrahim Olabi has accused Israel of escalating regional tensions through airstrikes and incursions while Damascus participates in US-backed diplomacy.

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Trump says Russia will not attack NATO as CIA chief visits Moscow

Trump says Russia will not attack NATO as CIA chief visits Moscow

US President Donald Trump has rejected suggestions that Russia is preparing to attack NATO territory after CIA Director John Ratcliffe held unannounced talks in Moscow.

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East Midlands Railway warns of bank holiday disruption at St Pancras

East Midlands Railway warns of bank holiday disruption at St Pancras

East Midlands Railway will operate a sharply reduced timetable during RMT strikes on August 30 and 31, with London St Pancras services expected to be very busy.

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British Museum schedules new Bayeux Tapestry ticket release

British Museum schedules new Bayeux Tapestry ticket release

The British Museum will release another allocation of Bayeux Tapestry tickets on October 21 for visits from January through March 2027.

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