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News from Oct 24, 2026 (UTC)

South Africa isCalm

A little better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 11Oct 24

Why

  1. CCTV footage shows the accused shadowing AKA from the airport before the fatal shooting, a court heard.

    8 eventsnehandaradio.comSource

  2. Two people were sentenced for a farm murder, while six face court over a fatal assault linked to a 'cellphone theft'.

    10 eventscitizen.co.zaSource

  3. The South African National Blood Service appeals for donors as blood stocks have dropped below the five-day target.

    7 eventssowetan.co.zaSource

What happened

  • Statements26%
  • Cooperation53%
  • Criticism14%
  • Protests1%
  • Pressure3%
  • Fighting3%

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