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President Cyril Ramaphosa has deployed 510 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members to KwaZulu-Natal to support police operations amid protests against illegal immigration that have taken place in parts of the province, including Durban. atnews.co.za/ramaphosa-deplo…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has received a report from a panel investigating the circumstances surrounding the controversial naval Exercise MOSI III Will of Peace 2026, which proceeded despite his instruction that Iran’s navy should no longer participate. atnews.co.za/ramaphosa-recei…

The ANC Veterans’ League has called on South Africans to honour the legacy of former ANC president Oliver Reginald Tambo by demanding ethical leadership, accountability and effective governance ahead of the November 4 local government elections. atnews.co.za/anc-veterans-le…

South African actress and model Asavela Mqokiyana has been arrested for allegedly driving at 198km/h in a 120km/h zone along the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal, as authorities warn that reckless driving will not be tolerated during the upcoming festive season. atnews.co.za/speedster-actre…

OP-ED: We Dodged the Karpowership Bullet That We Loaded Ourselves, Writes Matshela Koko atnews.co.za/we-dodged-the-k…

Researchers at Amirkabir University of Technology in Iran have developed a smart scaffold that accelerates the differentiation of stem cells into bone-forming cells. This could contribute to advances in bone tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. atnews.co.za/iranian-researc…

The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has strongly condemned the behaviour of a Mercedes-Benz driver arrested for allegedly travelling at 194km/h on the N1 near Sondela in Modimolle on Monday morning. atnews.co.za/limpopo-transpo…

Kenya plans to begin construction of a nuclear research facility at Konza City as part of its efforts to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. atnews.co.za/kenya-plans-nuc…

OP-ED: The Cost of Inertia: Why the Stalled Police Advisory Board Leaves SAPS Trapped in Operational Quicksand, Writes Prof Jacob Tseko Mofokeng atnews.co.za/the-cost-of-ine…

The II Russian–Thai Investment Forum will take place in Bangkok from 29 to 31 October 2026. The main theme of the event is “Russia–Thailand: A New Era of Economic Partnership”. atnews.co.za/ii-russian-thai…

The murder trial of alleged underworld figure Katiso “KT” Molefe and three co-accused has been postponed to July 19, 2027, with the NPA saying it remains ready to prosecute the case once separate proceedings involving two of the accused have been finalised atnews.co.za/kt-molefe-and-t…

Brazil’s incumbent president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has won the presidential election, securing 51.75 per cent of the vote. atnews.co.za/lula-da-silva-w…

Fifteen energy projects were presented to potential investors at African Energy Week 2026 in Cape Town. The proposals cover oil and gas exploration and production, the development of energy infrastructure and the construction of power stations. atnews.co.za/african-countri…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, describing the victory as a win for the Global South and progressive forces around the world. atnews.co.za/ramaphosa-congr…

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Abdelaziz Konsowa: The number of universities in Egypt rose from 55 to 131 between 2014 and 2026, whilst the number of students at universities and institutes increased from 2.3 million to 4 million. atnews.co.za/number-of-unive…

Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns will be desperate to put their disappointing CAF exits behind them, while Orlando Pirates will be looking to carry their continental success into the last-16 encounter. atnews.co.za/chiefs-sundowns…

Andre Nonguierma, head of the Geographic Information Management Division at the UN Economic Commission for Africa: Ethiopia Contributes to Development of Geospatial Technologies in Africa atnews.co.za/un-expert-ethio…

The SAPS has seized cocaine worth more than R200 million at OR Tambo International Airport, while a separate intelligence-driven operation in Gqeberha led to the seizure of drugs worth more than R9.7 million and the arrest of a 38-year-old suspect. atnews.co.za/r200m-cocaine-h…

Role of BRICS+ in Global Governance Becomes Focus of Academic Conference at University of Sao Paulo atnews.co.za/role-of-brics-i…

The N12 freeway between Klipspruit Valley Road (K43) and Abubakar Asvat Drive is being reopened following protest action at Nana’s Farm in Lenasia that forced the closure of major roads on Monday morning. atnews.co.za/n12-reopens-aft…