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Diepkloof women's hopes of seeing Motlanthe dashed after 11th-hour tweak to campaign schedule
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Business
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Sport
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Entertainment
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Israel is at war with Hamas, after a surprise attack from the Gaza strip.
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Germany and allies accuse Russia of sweeping cyberattacks
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Africa
Three Westair Aviation employees killed in aircraft crash in Namibia
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Eight DR Congo troops sentenced to death for desertion in the face of M23 attack
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UK starts raiding homes to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda
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Arts + Culture
From Cosplay crowns to KidsCon fun: Inside Comic Con 2024's pop culture explosion
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Global Citizen 2024: 'Message Architect' Thami Nkadimeng leads SA's voice across the world
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Striking femininity meets unyielding strength in Phillipah Rumano's Women of Stone art exhibition
Relationships
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From beer pong to wedding songs, Cape Town couple share their love story and dreamy disco wedding
Mel B opens up about her sexuality and long-term relationship with ex-girlfriend
Motoring
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Ford launches Chinese-sourced Territory SUV in South Africa
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Wellness
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Books
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Wine
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Travel
Sun City's popular Valley of Waves water resort closes for annual maintenance
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Food
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