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The #DemocraticAlliance has announced Geordin Hill-Lewis as its #CapeTown mayoral candidate for the 2026 municipal elections. The incumbent mayor is seeking a second term after leading #SouthAfrica's second-largest metro since 2021.
Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/da-annou…
#DA #GeordinHillLewis #CapeTown #MunicipalElections2026 #LocalGovernment #SouthAfricaPolitics
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#Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Provincial Inspector #SamuelMashaba has told the #MadlangaCommission that criminality is embedded within senior police ranks, saying he remains deeply distrustful of top law enforcement officials.
Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/mashaba-…
#MadlangaCommission #SamuelMashaba #SAPS #SouthAfrica
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Jun 13
207 Correctional Services officials are set to tackle the 99th Comrades Marathon, bringing discipline, endurance and public-service pride to #SouthAfrica's iconic ultramarathon.
Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/correcti…
#ComradesMarathon #Comrades2026 #DCS #Ultramarathon #TeamDCS
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Jun 12
#KwaZuluNatal Premier #ThamsanqaNtuli has not filled the Social Development MEC position as the #NFP remains embroiled in court disputes and internal leadership tensions. The vacancy comes amid growing scrutiny over stability in provincial governance.
Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/kzn-prem…
#KZNPolitics #ThamsanqaNtuli #NFP #KwaZuluNatal #SouthAfrica
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Jun 12
#OUTA says #Eskom's electricity disconnection process affecting parts of #Johannesburg remains active, despite reports of a deal to resolve the City's debt dispute. The warning suggests the power-cut threat has not yet been fully lifted.
Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/outa-say…
#Johannesburg #JoburgPower #Eskom #OUTA #ElectricityCrisis #SouthAfrica
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Jun 12
#NkabindeInquiry has dismissed #ShamilaBatohi's request to place written submissions on record, criticising it as a 'self-justifying narrative' after she refused cross-examination in the #AndrewChauke fitness-to-hold-office inquiry.
Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/nkabinde…
#NkabindeInquiry #ShamilaBatohi #AndrewChauke #NPA #SouthAfrica
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Jun 12
WATCH| #HugoBroos says #BafanaBafana maintained their standards despite a tough 2-0 #FIFAWorldCup2026 opening defeat to #Mexico, admitting the level of the game was exceptionally high.
#FIFAWorldCup2026 #BafanaBafana #SouthAfrica #Mexico #HugoBroos #WorldCup
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Jun 12
#BafanaBafana's World Cup journey is far from over. Despite a 2-0 setback against #Mexico, government has urged the squad to stay focused and fight on in the remaining group-stage fixtures. One game doesn't define the dream.
Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/governme…
#BafanaBafana #FIFAWorldCup2026 #WorldCup2026 #SouthAfrica #MexicoVsSouthAfrica #Mexico
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Jun 12
#BafanaBafana suffered a 2-0 defeat to #Mexico in their opening #2026FIFAWorldCup match at #EstadioAzteca. #SouthAfrica’s task became tougher after two red cards, allowing the hosts to secure all three points.
Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/bafana-b…
#BafanaBafana #FIFAWorldCup2026 #WorldCup2026 #SouthAfrica #MexicoVsSouthAfrica #Mexico
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Jun 11
IN PICTURES| The #2026FIFAWorldCup kicked off at #MexicoCityStadium with a spectacular opening ceremony featuring #Shakira and #BurnaBoy, thrilling fans and marking the start of global football's biggest tournament.
Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/in-pics-…
#FIFAWorldCup2026 #Shakira #BurnaBoy
#SouthAfrica #Mexico #BafanaBafana
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#HugoBroos has raised eyebrows with his starting XI for #BafanaBafana’s #FIFAWorldCup2026 opener vs co-hosts #Mexico. An unexpected but calculated selection sets the tone for the Group.
#FIFAWorldCup2026 #BafanaBafana #SouthAfrica #Mexico
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#SouthAfrica vs #Mexico #FIFAWorldCupMatch2026
#SouthAfrica (5-3-2): Williams; Modiba Mbokazi, Sibisi, Mudau, Okon; Mokoena, Sithole, Adams; Rayners, Foster.
#México #SouthAfrica
#FIFAWorldCup2026
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#BafanaBafana starting XI vs #Mexico:
R. Williams (GK) (C)
J. Adams
L. Foster
M. Mbokazi
A. Modiba
T. Mokoena
K. Mudau
I. Okon
I. Rayners
N. Sibisi
Y. Sithole
#WorldCupwithMicky
#FIFAWorldCup2026 #BafanaMexico #BafanaBafana #Mexico #SouthAfrica #BafanaBafanavsMexico #NoDNAjustRSA
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The #FIFAWorldCup2026 officially opens tonight in #MexicoCity, marking the start of the world’s largest football tournament. Nations unite as the global football journey begins with a spectacular opening ceremony.
Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/watch-bu…
#FIFAWorldCup2026 #MexicoCity #BafanaBafana #Mexico #SouthAfricavsMexico
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WATCH| #SouthAfrica has recorded a 61% reduction in Tuberculosis (TB) cases since 2015, driven by strengthened health systems, innovation and improved prevention strategies. The country continues advancing toward eliminating TB through sustained public health efforts.
#TB #EndTB #PublicHealth #SouthAfrica #PaulMashatile
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Jun 11
It's GO TIME as #SouthAfrica takes on #Mexico TODAY in a must-watch #FIFAWorldCup2026 showdown!
Two nations. One pitch. Zero room for mistakes.
WHO ARE YOU BACKING TODAY? Drop your score prediction below.
#SouthAfricaVsMexico #FIFAWorldCup2026 #BafanaBafana #Mexico #WorldCup2026
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Jun 11
#BafanaBafana joins the #2026FIFAWorldCup in #Mexico, #USA & #Canada. Under #HugoBroos, the squad enters a global stage of 48 nations, carrying national pride, ambition, and a historic football legacy.
Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/bafana-b…
#BafanaBafana #FIFAWorldCup2026 #HugoBroos #Mexico
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Jun 11
#BafanaBafana vs #Mexico lights up the #FIFAWorldCup2026 opener this Thursday night. Live on official broadcasters and #FIFA platforms. #SouthAfrica steps onto football’s biggest stage.
Read mor: insidepolitic.co.za/where-to…
#BafanaBafana #FIFAWorldCup2026 #Mexico #HugoBroos
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Jun 11
Migration tensions remain in focus as #MarchandMarch leader #JacintaNgobeseZuma accuses critics of anti-immigration protests of hypocrisy, citing concerns raised by Sherwood residents over #Malawian nationals sheltering at a community hall.
Read more:
insidepolitic.co.za/ngobese-…
#JacintaNgobeseZuma #MarchAndMarch #MigrationDebate #SouthAfrica #Immigration #CurrentAffairs
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The Aeroton cocaine bust has taken a dramatic turn. Testifying before the #MadlangaCommission, Gauteng Traffic Police chief inspector #SamuelMashaba alleged that senior officers led by Maj-Gen #FerozKhan disrupted the operation before those involved were later arrested.
Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/gauteng-…
#AerotonBust #MadlangaCommission #FerozKhan #SamuelMashaba #SAPS #SouthAfricaNews
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