News from Oct 29, 2026 (UTC)
South Africa isSteady
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South Africa deploys 500 soldiers to quell anti-immigration violence as police seek a court ban on marches.
Judgement reserved in Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's bid to avoid a terrorism trial.
Police keep watch at Delft taxi rank as calls for calm follow escalating taxi violence in Cape Town.
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- Statements26%
- Cooperation48%
- Criticism16%
- Protests1%
- Pressure4%
- Fighting5%
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