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News from Nov 2, 2026 (UTC)

South Africa isCalm

A little better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 20Nov 2

Why

  1. Police arrested five people after a South African farmer was shot and tortured in a violent robbery.

    28 eventsbbc.co.uk, winnipegfreepress.comSource

  2. Two accused were found guilty in the Phala Phala farm burglary trial while a brother walks free.

    9 eventscitizen.co.zaSource

  3. The IEC is ready for more than 2.6 million special voters ahead of local government elections.

    62 eventsjacarandafm.com, ewn.co.za, sanews.gov.zaSource

What happened

  • Statements27%
  • Cooperation42%
  • Criticism16%
  • Protests4%
  • Pressure4%
  • Fighting6%

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