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Music Tributes: South African music legend Babsy Mlangeni will receive a special provincial funeral, as tributes continue to celebrate his life and legacy. Television: Top Billing’s 2026 presenter search has named its final five, narrowing the field from 40 hopefuls. Creative Industry: Joe Public took the Grand Prix at the first night of the Loeries 2026 awards. New Music: Usimamane has teamed up with American R&B singer Jacquees on his album Tai Lung. On Stage and Screen: Buhle Ngaba’s play inspired by the Cullinan diamond is drawing attention, while a South African horror film is heading from Cannes buzz to the Adelaide Film Festival. Broadcasting: Devi Sankaree Govender has wrapped The Devi Show after six years on e.tv.

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Oct. 2, 2026

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South African man confronts SAPS officers over alleged theft from domestic worker

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Year Founded	2014
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Publication Location	South Africa, Randburg
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South Africa dismantle Australia’s top order to make strong start to Test series

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The Independent

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Owned By	Evgeny Lebedev through Lebedev Holdings Ltd.
Year Founded	1986
Website	https://www.independent.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
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Video of American-style school bus cruising through a South African street gets locals talking

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Owned By	Vitaliy Laptenok through Genesis Media Emerging Markets
Year Founded	2014
Website	https://briefly.co.za/
Domain Registration Year	2017
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Publication Location	South Africa, Randburg
Owner Country	Ukraine

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Rwanda beats Nigeria, South Africa in race to host F1 Grand Prix

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Owned By	Dotun Oladipo & Oladipo Family through Premium Eagle Media Ltd.
Year Founded	2011
Website	theeagleonline.com.ng
Domain Registration Year	2011
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Nigeria, Lagos
Owner Country	Nigeria

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Today in Africa — October 9, 2026: South Africa’s Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize, Bola Tinubu Fights to Keep FBI Drug Probe Records Sealed

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OkayAfrica

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Year Founded	2010
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Domain Registration Year	2010
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Publication Location	United States, New York, New York City
Owner Country	United States

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Hisense marks 30 years in South Africa with renewed commitment to local growth & innovation

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South Africa Today

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Year Founded	2014
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Domain Registration Year	2014
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Publication Location	Thailand,
Owner Country	Seychelles

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Nic Maddinson's return falls flat as Australia slump on first day against South Africa

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Year Founded	2024
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Publication Location	Australia, Perth
Owner Country	Australia

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3 Reddam House schools unite for original musical at Cape Town’s Homecoming Centre

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IOL

Pro-Government

Owned By	Iqbal Survé through Sekunjalo Investment Holdings, Sagarmatha Technologies (Intellectual Property Owner) & National Media Group (Publishing Entity)
Year Founded	1996
Website	iol.co.za
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	South Africa, Cape Town
Owner Country	South Africa

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