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Home Affairs Approves 71 Companies for Faster Visas Under Trusted Employer Scheme
November 5, 2026
The Department of Home Affairs has approved 71 companies under the second phase of its Trusted Employer Scheme, Minister Leon Schreiber said. The scheme gives
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ANC Holds Narrow National Lead as DA Leads Johannesburg and Cape Town in Early Election Results
November 5, 2026
The ANC held a narrow national lead in early local election results on Thursday morning, IOL reported. The DA was ahead in major metros such
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DA Leads Western Cape Count on 56% as Patriotic Alliance Closes In on ANC
November 5, 2026
The DA was well ahead in early Western Cape results for the local government elections, IOL reported. The ANC was at risk of falling to
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Ramaphosa Votes at Hyde Park High School and Praises Long Queues Across South Africa
November 5, 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the voter turnout in the 2026 Local Government Elections was a historic moment for South Africa. He spoke after casting his
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Minister Ntshavheni Votes in Pretoria East and Calls on South Africans to Vote Early
November 4, 2026
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has called on South Africans to come out in large numbers and vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections.
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Tembisa Kota Festival and Liefde by die Dam Lead SA Events from 6 to 8 November
Rirhandzu Baloyi
November 5, 2026
Drama Factory in Strand Lines Up Beatles Tribute, Comedy and Christmas Shows for November
Rirhandzu Baloyi
November 5, 2026
Nigeria Lands Three CAF Women’s Award Nominations as Kgatlana and Swart Make Shortlists
Rirhandzu Baloyi
November 5, 2026
Business
Eskom Wins Appeal Against Order to Pay Worker Six Months of Salary Over Promotion
Anelisa Nkuna
November 5, 2026
Eskom has won its case at the Labour Appeal Court against employee Anele Gxumisa. The court cancelled an earlier order that the power utility pay
Sports
Malcolm Marx Signs Long-Term Bulls Deal and Reunites with Coach Johan Ackermann
Tiyani Mathebula
November 5, 2026
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx will join the Bulls on a long-term contract from July 2027, IOL Sport reported. Marx is the World Rugby Player of
Technology
Altron and Karooooo Shares Rise 49% and 41% on the JSE So Far in 2026
Werner Jacobs
November 5, 2026
Shares in South African tech companies Altron and Karooooo have climbed far more than those of other JSE tech companies in 2026, according to MyBroadband.
