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In a press conference, Portugal footballer Pedro Neto responded humorously to questions about social media rankings naming him the most handsome player at the FIFA World Cup 2026. He stated it was a unanimous opinion in the Portugal dressing room with no need for discussion.

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A High Court in Sokoto State, presided over by Justice Muhammad Nuraddeen Bello, convicted and sentenced three defendants—Yusuf Muhammad (a Nigerien alias Sallau), Jabbi Alhaji Yalle, and Kabiru Muhammad—to death by hanging for terrorism-related offenses and illegal arms trafficking. The convicts were arrested by the Department of State Services Counter-Terrorism Unit for cross-border criminal activities involving arms supply to Boko Haram, including 15 AK-103 rifles and over 1,400 rounds of ammunition. The court also ordered the forfeiture of all monetary exhibits recovered from them to the Federal Government.

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Legal journalist Karyn Maughan examined seven major cases against Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema, including his October 2025 conviction on 2018 firearm charges that brought a five-year sentence—he's free pending appeal. Other probes, like tax evasion tied to the VBS scandal, went unprosecuted, while past hate speech led to fines. Published Saturday amid the first voter registration for November 4 local elections, the article drew sharp divides: EFF backers called it a smear, while critics welcomed the review. Malema pushed automatic registration via a new bill and rallied youth at stations, as over 23,000 sites saw steady turnout from the 28 million already enrolled out of 39 million eligible.

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As South Africans queued at registration stations this weekend, a detailed News24 piece laid out Julius Malema's string of legal battles—from firearm convictions to tax probes—questioning if accountability is finally catching up.

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The Electoral Commission of South Africa launched its national campaign for the 2026 Local Government Elections, set for November 4, under the slogan 'Get Up. Show Up. Vote.' IEC leaders like Chairperson Mosotho Moepya emphasized it as essential for democracy, while Deputy Chairperson Janet Love expressed excitement about young voters joining in amid a new political landscape of coalitions. Citizens can register online at registertovote.elections.org.za, at IEC offices weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or at stations during the June 20-21 weekend, with the drive focusing on boosting turnout for key local services like water, roads, and safety.

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At Johannesburg's Gallagher Convention Centre, choral performances filled the air as the IEC kicked off its push for voters to step up for the November 4 polls.

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On March 14, Chief Solomon Ogbonna Eziko received the ceremonial title 'Igwe Ndigbo na East London' during a cultural event, which videos portrayed as a coronation and angered South Africans protective of their sovereignty. Protests escalated by March 30, with thousands marching, torching 10 vehicles, looting foreign-owned shops, and clashing with police, prompting condemnations from Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane. The Nigerian High Commission clarified it as a symbolic celebration with no political claim, apologized, and advised Nigerians to stay cautious amid rising tensions over immigration and cultural sensitivities.

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A traditional Igbo installation ceremony in KuGompo City drew crowds in vibrant attire, but locals mistook it for a foreign king's coronation, leading to fury and flames.

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The four-time major champion extended her flawless run at the German grass-court event, not dropping a set in three matches after beating Magdalena Frech and Elise Mertens earlier. Osaka broke early and reeled off 15 straight points to seize control against the No. 19-ranked Alexandrova, crediting her deep groundstrokes and smart play. She faces China's Xinyu Wang in Friday's semifinal, her first grass semi since 2018, as she builds momentum for Wimbledon next week.

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Naomi Osaka dismantled Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-2, 6-2 in just 59 minutes, firing seven aces and 24 winners with pinpoint precision.

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The 77-year-old veteran politician referenced the 1884-1885 Berlin Conference, where Europeans carved up Africa without input, and pushed for unity like her Agenda 2063 blueprint from her African Union days. Supporters praised her Pan-African vision, but critics amid South Africa's 32% unemployment and immigration strains accused her of ignoring daily struggles and pre-colonial chiefdom borders. The speech, shared widely from June 14, underscores tensions between continental ideals and national pressures in xenophobia-prone South Africa.

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At an MK Party podium, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma passionately called out colonial borders as artificial divisions keeping Africans apart.

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Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-1 at the Etihad, with Rayan Cherki opening the scoring, Arsenal pulling one back, and Haaland netting the decisive second-half goal. City now have 67 points from 32 games, trailing Arsenal's 70 from 33, with a game in hand keeping the pressure on. Pep Guardiola choked up over Bernardo Silva's dazzling display in a potential Etihad farewell, sharing an emotional embrace after the outgoing captain's nine-year legacy. Mikel Arteta and Declan Rice vowed to fight on, as both sides eye tense run-ins with five games left each.

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Erling Haaland shrugged off a ripped shirt in a heated tussle with Gabriel, joking it spared a red card, then sealed the win with a clinical strike.

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The Democratic Alliance's new federal leader, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, met King Misuzulu in Pongola, northern KwaZulu-Natal, to honor traditional leadership before local government elections. The king blessed DA campaigns in the province, while leaders exchanged gifts—a shield and stick for the cows—and discussed effective governance for jobs, safety, and education. Amid rising anti-immigrant tensions and a June 30 deadline from groups like March & March, the king urged peace, highlighting the visit's role in fostering calm and community ties in rural KZN.

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Geordin Hill-Lewis arrived at the eMashobeni Royal Palace with a delegation, presenting two cows as a gesture of respect to King Misuzulu kaZwelithini.

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South Africa's Home Affairs investigation revealed 282 luxury vehicles in Gauteng registered with fraudulent Traffic Registration Numbers by foreign nationals, mostly Nigerians, lacking valid immigration status. The probe began after Nigerian rapper 3GAR wrecked his R3 million McLaren 570S in March 2025 despite an overstayed and fraudulent visa. Officials found Porsches leading the list at 327, pointing to possible syndicates and corrupt insiders, prompting calls to scrap the TRN system while protecting legitimate buyers. The scandal has fueled public anger over immigration oversight, with demands for deportations and tighter controls.

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A dramatic McLaren crash in Cape Town uncovered a web of fake documents letting overstayed foreigners register high-end cars like Ferraris and Lamborghinis.

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A small but influential hardline faction in Iran is intensifying efforts to sabotage potential negotiations with the United States during a critical stage. President Donald Trump has claimed divisions within the Islamic Republic, fueling discussions around internal Iranian dynamics.

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Siobhán Kearney and another woman blocked people trying to kick Bouchaker, with Kearney repeatedly saying, 'We're not savages,' as testified in his ongoing trial for the November 23, 2023, attack that left a five-year-old girl non-verbal and wheelchair-bound. Brazilian healthcare worker Eder Arantes Dos Santos confirmed seeing the women protect the attacker after he disarmed him, while cyclist Warren Donohue punched Bouchaker to stop him and was called 'extraordinarily brave' by the judge. Bouchaker, a 52-year-old naturalized Irish citizen from Algeria who has lived in Ireland for 25 years, denies three counts of attempted murder and other charges; the trial before Mr Justice Tony Hunt continues.

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In the chaos after Riad Bouchaker allegedly stabbed three young children outside a Dublin school, two women stepped in to form a protective circle around him on the ground.

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The Economic Freedom Fighters summit starts at 9 a.m. tomorrow, May 28, 2026, at the Maslow Hotel in Pretoria's Time Square Casino. It draws African Union and Pan-African Parliament members to tackle liberation, unity, and economic hurdles, tying into Africa Day's nod to the 1963 founding of what became the African Union. Malema's message stirs support for pan-African goals like free movement alongside pushback from critics citing job losses and immigration strains in South Africa.

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Julius Malema calls out 'Africa we are one' as his party prepares a summit blending continental dreams with homegrown economic fights.

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile met with traditional and Khoi-San leaders in Polokwane on Friday, reaffirming the government's commitment to collaborate on rural development and social cohesion. Chaired by Mashatile, the Inter-Ministerial Task Team discussed land reform progress, safe initiation practices, crime prevention, and legislative support, with Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba and other officials present. Mashatile urged unity as partners, not adversaries, emphasizing protection for young initiates ahead of winter season and aligning efforts with the National Development Plan 2030 to integrate traditional institutions into nation-building.

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Handshakes and warm greetings filled the room at The Ranch Hotel as Deputy President Paul Mashatile sat with traditional leaders in their cultural attire, ready to build bridges for rural communities.

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The Surat Municipal Corporation opened Phase 1 of the 252-acre Dumas Sea Face project in March 2026, featuring cycling tracks, sports areas, kids' zones, and mangrove restoration along the Arabian Sea. It attracts around 10,000 daily visitors, spiking to 30,000 on weekends, with fines for littering to keep it clean. While some praise it as a boost for everyday families, others mock the cleanliness, Gujarat's alcohol ban, and question its pull for international tourists.

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Surat's Dumas Beach, once a simple picnic spot with black sand and eerie vibes, now boasts promenades and green spaces—but locals online aren't sold on the world-class hype.

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