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    Transcorp Hotels’ success formula won’t last forever

    Transcorp Hotels Plc reported strong financial gains for the third quarter that ended on Sept. 30, 2025, with revenue climbing 49 percent to 72.31 billion naira from 48.49 billion naira during the same period last year. Profit before tax jumped 36 percent to reach 22.4 billion naira as the...
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    Nigeria celebrates 100 years of aviation, but is it really progress?

    Nigeria celebrated a century of aviation history on Saturday as the nation recognized the landmark arrival of three British Royal Air Force De Havilland DH.9A planes that touched down in Maiduguri 100 years earlier. The aircraft, led by Air Marshal Sir Arthur Coningham, completed a journey from...
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    Fuel prices to drop in November with cuts for petrol and diesel

    South African motorists will enjoy relief at service stations when gasoline and diesel rates drop on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The Central Energy Fund reported that surplus recoveries accumulated throughout October remain stable as the month concluded. Petrol 93 will fall by 61 cents per liter, while...
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    Court rules Nersa's electricity tariff hikes unconstitutional

    A Pretoria tribunal invalidated approval procedures used by South Africa's electricity oversight body for granting rate adjustments to local governments during the current budget period. Judge Etienne Labuschagne sided with civil advocacy group AfriForum on Thursday, finding that the National...
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    Soweto community takes action in water conservation drive

    Government authorities collaborated with Rand Water and Brandscapers Africa to encourage residents in Orlando West to adopt better practices for managing their household supplies. Provincial head Justice Maluleke addressed community members on Thursday at Uncle Tom's Community Centre, stressing...
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    Mayor Carlos Manzo was shot dead during a Day of the Dead event in Michoacan

    Assailants killed Carlos Manzo during a festival in Uruapan as Mexico grapples with escalating violence against elected officials. Authorities in Michoacan state reported that armed individuals attacked the municipal leader on Saturday evening amid Day of the Dead observances. Security forces...
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    Basic education department warns against fake teacher recruitment claims

    South Africa's education ministry dismissed claims circulating on TikTok that educators must submit 350 rand for credential authentication during hiring procedures. Spokesperson Terence Khala labeled the assertion as deliberately misleading and confirmed that provincial offices handle all...
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    Six arrested in cross-border hijacking bust on R559

    Authorities apprehended six individuals ranging in age from 28 to 48 after intercepting a hijacked delivery vehicle carrying meat products valued at more than 532,000 rand between Carletonville and Randfontein. Officers from the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit collaborated with drug enforcement teams...
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    Second suspect arrested in Westbury shooting case

    A 36-year-old man identified as the suspected organizer of a fatal gang attack in Westbury will face a Johannesburg court on Monday. Authorities detained him on Friday after two adolescents died and five others sustained injuries during an Oct. 21 ambush on Croesus Street. Police spokesperson...
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    Over 1 million apply for 5,500 SAPS trainee spots

    South African authorities are processing applications from more than 330,000 university graduates seeking positions among 5,500 trainee slots at police academies nationwide. Police spokesperson Amanda Van Wyk confirmed that evaluation sessions continue across all nine provinces after the...
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    Strike looms as Numsa rejects carmakers' pay offer

    South Africa's metalworkers union obtained authorization to strike after rejecting a wage proposal from automotive manufacturers. The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa turned down a three-year package offering seven percent in year one followed by 5.5 percent raises. General...
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    London train stabbing leaves 10 injured, two arrested

    Authorities in Britain detained two suspects after a knife attack aboard a passenger train wounded 10 travelers, with nine facing critical injuries. The assault unfolded on Saturday evening during a journey from Doncaster to King's Cross station in London, prompting an emergency stop at...
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    King Misuzulu to address the Zulu nation on unity

    King Misuzulu kaZwelithini will speak directly to the Zulu nation on Monday morning at 11 from KwaKhangelamankengane Royal Palace in Nongoma. The monarch plans to address matters related to stability and advancement for his people during the broadcast from the historic venue. Media...
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    Joburg water crisis deepens as mayor promises fixes

    Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero pledged to address deteriorating water infrastructure after residents staged a demonstration outside municipal offices in Braamfontein on Friday, November 1, 2025. The city allocated resources to renovate 24 of its 45 storage facilities during the current budget...
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    Limpopo women suffer as surgery backlog grows

    Limpopo health authorities face mounting delays in breast reduction procedures as just one plastic surgeon serves the entire province. Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego acknowledged the shortage while outlining plans to develop local medical expertise through training programs. The provincial health...
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    Six dead in daylight drive-by massacre in Reiger Park

    A drive-by attack in Reiger Park claimed six lives and wounded three others on Saturday afternoon, prompting authorities to launch an urgent search for the gunmen. The assault unfolded on Williams Road around 5 p.m. when shooters in two VW Polo sedans — one silver, one black — opened fire on...
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    Rain delays Women’s World Cup final as India and South Africa face off

    Precipitation postponed the coin flip for the Women's World Cup championship match between India and South Africa at Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on Sunday. Officials initially pushed the toss back half an hour to 3 p.m. local time with match action scheduled for 3:30 p.m., though additional...
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    Mpumalanga rejects R2 billion ghost salary claims, blames delays

    Mpumalanga education officials disputed allegations on Saturday that ghost employee payments totaled nearly 2 billion rand, arguing the sum mischaracterizes audit conclusions. Department representative Gerald Sambo stated actual salary overpayments reached approximately 19 million rand stemming...
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    Trump threatens military action against Nigeria over Christian killings

    President Donald Trump issued threats against Nigeria on Saturday, demanding an end to violence against Christians or face suspended American assistance and potential armed intervention. His social media statement directed the renamed Department of War to ready military operations targeting...
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    Mbalula demands swift action on corruption amid Madlanga inquiry

    African National Congress Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula demanded immediate detentions of suspects linked to testimony at the Madlanga Commission while addressing a memorial gathering on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. Speaking at Wild Coast Sun in Mzamba during the annual Oliver Reginald Tambo...
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