africanews.com

@africanews Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:34:47

Frozen feasts and cool pools help Rome zoo animals survive heatwave

As a severe heatwave grips Italy, Rome's Bioparco is helping its animals stay cool with frozen treats, chilled pools and climate-controlled shelters while the capital remains under a red heat alert.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:17:05

World Cup tiebreak rule bad for competition, says Panama coach

Panama lost their opener to Ghana 1-0 and fell to Croatia by the same margin.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:28:47

Nothing changes for Cape Verde in crunch clash with Saudi Arabia

Victory will seal a place in the knockout stages on debut for the Cape Verdeans.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:05:13

Dembele steals the show with 25-minute hat-trick against Norway

The 2025 Ballon d'Or winner struck three times in a free-flowing game, with Norway.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:53:33

Say, Drake? Bafana fans troll team Canada ahead of RO32 clash

South Africans are doing what they do best - trolling - this time against team Canada who will play Bafana Bafana in the FIFA World Cup RO32.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:15:01

Senegal crush 10-man Iraq to stay in World Cup hunt

Senegal crushed 10-man Iraq 5-0 on Friday to remain in the running for a place in the round of 32.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:48:37

Bafana Bafana's World Cup journey continues

Bafana Bafana are on their way to Los Angeles for their second-round match against Canada.

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thesouthafrican.com

@thesouthafrican Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:07:33

SA Indian 'refugee' family in US: 'It's the land of milk and honey'

From Durban to the Deep South: An Indian family have spoken out about how and why they chose to take up refugee status in the US...

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:07:02

'South Africans are relying on you': Deployed officers given marching orders ahead of 30 June protests

More than 13 000 traffic and police officers have been deployed across the country, along with scores of private security personnel.

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africanews.com

@africanews Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:22:59

Gamers gear up for GTA VI despite disappointment over digital-only edition

Itâ s only been on presale for a day and Grand Theft Auto VI is already predicted to be the highest-selling cultural product of all time. Fans were united in relief that the video gameâ s latest edition has seen a minimal price hike. But gamers arenâ t happy that it doesnâ t come with a disc.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:02:56

R600 million police operation planned to safeguard stability: Dimpane

Acting Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane says the funding will support nationwide deployments.

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sabcnews.com

@sabcnews Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:07:47

Cape Town on high alert as cold front approaches

The City of Cape Town's Disaster Risk Management says they are on standby.

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citizen.co.za

@citizen Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:03:50

PODCAST: 'Is it the patriarchy?' – Why are we calling men 'baddies' now?

Tsholofelo Moyo joins Kaunda Selisho on 'The Lifestyle Scene' podcast to unpack patriarchy and why young South African men are being called baddies by their fellow Gen-Z's.

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africanews.com

@africanews Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:24:32

South Africa's President Ramaphosa warns anti-immigrant groups over June 30 'deadline'

South Africa's president has warned anti-immigration groups against trying to impose the so-called June 30th deadline for illegal migrants to leave the country.

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