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Pope hopes to bring a message of joy to long-suffering Angolans on the third leg of his Africa tour

Pope hopes to bring a message of joy to long-suffering Angolans on the third leg of his Africa tour

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Angola and hopes to bring a message of joy and encouragement to its long-suffering people
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Pope wraps up Cameroon visit with Mass as he looks ahead to Angola

Pope wraps up Cameroon visit with Mass as he looks ahead to Angola

Pope Leo XIV is wrapping up his visit to Cameroon with a Mass in the capital Yaounde
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Pope Leo XIV's visit to an African church linked to slavery reflects on his own complex heritage

Pope Leo XIV's visit to an African church linked to slavery reflects on his own complex heritage

The pope’s planned visit to a Catholic chapel in Angola that was connected to the slave trade is seen as a symbolic moment by some Africans
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The US backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clash

The US backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clash

A U.S.-backed project in South Africa aims to extract rare earth minerals from industrial waste as part of a Trump administration priority to reduce reliance on China
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Keith Horne Leads Senior PGA Championship with One Round Remaining

Keith Horne Leads Senior PGA Championship with One Round Remaining

Keith Horne Leads Senior PGA Championship with One Round Remaining
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U.S. Supports South African Rare Earth Project Amid Diplomatic Tensions

U.S. Supports South African Rare Earth Project Amid Diplomatic Tensions

The United States is backing a project in Phalaborwa, South Africa, to extract rare earth elements from industrial mining waste. This initiative is supported by a $50 million equity investment from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The project, led by Rainbow Rare Earths, aims to reduce U.S. reliance on China for critical minerals essential for high-tech products, including electronics and defense systems. Despite a diplomatic rift with South Africa, the U.S. continues to prioritize economic interests, advancing this project as part of a broader strategy to secure critical mineral supplies. The project is expected to begin extraction in 2028, utilizing renewable energy and innovative extraction methods to reduce costs.
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South Africa Maintains Middle East Agricultural Exports Amid Regional Conflict

South Africa Maintains Middle East Agricultural Exports Amid Regional Conflict

Despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East, South Africa continues to prioritize its agricultural exports to the region, which accounts for 8% of its agricultural export value. Key markets include the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, with products like citrus, apples, and beef being major exports. The conflict poses risks to these exports due to rising shipping costs and potential trade disruptions. South Africa is exploring alternative markets, such as China and the EU, to mitigate these risks.
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Geffen Playhouse Revives Athol Fugard's 'Master Harold' with Emotional Depth

Geffen Playhouse Revives Athol Fugard's 'Master Harold' with Emotional Depth

Geffen Playhouse Revives Athol Fugard's 'Master Harold' with Emotional Depth
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A look at the South African politician sentenced to jail on gun charge who described Trump as Hitler

A look at the South African politician sentenced to jail on gun charge who described Trump as Hitler

A leftist South African politician who has drawn the attention of U.S. President Donald Trump has been sentenced to five years in prison for firing a rifle at a political rally in 2018
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South Africa Mining Conference Secures R100 Billion Investment for Northern Cape

South Africa Mining Conference Secures R100 Billion Investment for Northern Cape

South Africa Mining Conference Secures R100 Billion Investment for Northern Cape
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Men caught competing in the women's category of a prestigious South African marathon

Men caught competing in the women's category of a prestigious South African marathon

Two men have been disqualified from one of South Africa’s flagship marathon races after they finished in the top 10 of the women’s race
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Land Bank Restores Systems After Cyber Incident Disruption

Land Bank Restores Systems After Cyber Incident Disruption

The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) has restored its website and systems following a temporary shutdown due to a cyber-related incident. In January 2026, the bank took several internal IT systems offline as a precautionary measure to protect its operations and sensitive information amid global cybersecurity concerns. The disruption affected both the bank and its subsidiary, Land Bank Insurance Company, causing temporary interruptions in services and transactions. Internal IT teams, supported by external cybersecurity specialists, were deployed to assess the situation and restore full functionality. The bank has now implemented enhanced security measures and confirmed that its digital platforms are fully operational.