Top stories in South Africa today
What South African outlets are reporting right now, ranked by how many of them cover each story. Every headline links to the outlet that published it.
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- South AfricaCovered by 2 outlets
Andrea Johnson and Feroz Khan arrested over alleged obstruction of justice
Each outlet's headline
- IOL: BREAKING | Andrea Johnson and Feroz Khan arrested
- Mail & Guardian: Andrea Johnson and Feroz Khan arrested over alleged defeating ends of justice
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- South AfricaCovered by 2 outlets
Durban High Court to hear police bid to restrict March and March protests
Each outlet's headline
- SABC News: Court to hear SAPS urgent interdict against March and March protests
- IOL: Durban High Court to hear police bid to restrict March and March protests
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- South AfricaCovered by 2 outlets
A – Z Guide to the 2026 local government elections
Each outlet's headline
- IOL: Local Government Elections: Who AI said I should vote for
- Mail & Guardian: A – Z Guide to the 2026 local government elections
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- South AfricaCovered by 2 outlets
‘A TREMENDOUS LOSS’ – Stellenbosch councillor Wilhelmina ‘Minnie’ Petersen dies
Each outlet's headline
- Daily Voice: ‘A TREMENDOUS LOSS’ – Stellenbosch councillor Wilhelmina ‘Minnie’ Petersen dies
- IOL: Stellenbosch mourns councillor Wilhelmina ‘Minnie’ Petersen
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- South AfricaCovered by 2 outlets
SANTACO calls for end to Western Cape taxi violence after CATA skips talks
Each outlet's headline
- Daily Voice: SANTACO calls for an end to taxi war as 'Cata miss meeting'
- IOL: SANTACO calls for end to Western Cape taxi violence after CATA skips talks
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Lighter stories (reactions are closed)
- Da Cruz exudes confidence ahead of maiden Soweto derby test (IOL, SABC News)
- Ashley’s closes Cape Town branches to protect staff during taxi unrest (Daily Voice, IOL)
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