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MOMENT OF TRUTH: Blue landslide in US gives SA hope — but Trump still has sharp teeth
Democratic control of the US Congress could help South Africa to repair its strained relations with Washington, but the cornered president retains power over foreign policy — and he may well use it. The Democratic Party’s emphatic seizure of control of both houses of the US Congress has raised hopes that South Africa will be able to restore its relations with the US that have been so badly damaged by the hostility of the Trump administration. Tuesday’s election was a stunnin…
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Shorter queues, high satisfaction — but voter trust in IEC slips
South African voters were overwhelmingly satisfied with the conduct of the 2026 local government elections (LGE) but trust in the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has continued to decline, according to a preliminary survey by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). The Election Satisfaction Survey 2026, conducted among 13 198 people who voted on 4 November, found that 81% trusted or strongly trusted the IEC. This was down from 85% in the 2024 national and provi…
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EXIT: Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international soccer — one of sport’s all-time greats
Enigmatic Cristiano Ronaldo walks away from the international soccer arena under a bit of a cloud after clashing with the national team coach. However, the Portuguese forward’s exceptional sporting record speaks for itself. In most cases, the word “legend” is tossed around recklessly in sports. It is usually used hyperbolically. However, one of the people who fit this category perfectly is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, simply known as Cristiano Ronaldo. The 41-year-ol…
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