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‘A gasp-inducing thrill ride’: why The Polygamist should be your next TV obsession
The article argues that The Polygamist has become a standout Netflix hit because it combines addictive, soap-like drama with strong cultural specificity rather than smoothing itself out for international viewers. Centred on a wealthy South African property tycoon whose infidelity wrecks the lives around him, the series is presented as both highly entertaining and significant…
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South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners deported in migration campaign
The South African government says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated since it launched a “migration management” campaign five weeks ago, marking one of the country’s largest crackdowns on undocumented migrants in years. The move follows weeks of anti-immigration protests marked by violence, intimidation and looting, with demonstrators demanding tighter border…
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Man charged with ‘murder’ of his wife and children following arrest in South Africa to be extradited to UK for trial
The article reports that a man has been charged with the murder of his wife and children and, following his arrest in South Africa, is set to be extradited to the United Kingdom to face trial. The case is significant because it involves a British suspect apprehended abroad, requiring cross-border legal cooperation to return him…
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How men with female surnames are standing up to ridicule in Kenya
In Kenya, a growing number of men — particularly among the Kikuyu, the country’s largest ethnic group — are taking their mother’s name as their surname, breaking with the tradition in which children inherit their father’s first name. The trend has sparked public debate and, in some cases, ridicule directed at these men, whereas women…
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England to meet Norway in Miami World Cup quarter-final
England will face Norway in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, in a tie to be staged in Miami. The fixture represents a significant test of England’s tournament ambitions under manager Thomas Tuchel, with Norway posing a particular threat through striker Erling Haaland, whose form makes him a major defensive concern for the Three…
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South Africa World Cup player dead at 25 just weeks after tournament appearance
South African footballer Jayden Adams, a 25-year-old midfielder who represented his country at the 2026 World Cup, has died suddenly, less than two weeks after his most recent tournament appearance. His death was announced by the South Africa Football Players Union, which described it as an “untimely passing” and paid tribute to his impact on…
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Jayden Adams Dead: South African Soccer Pro Who Played 2026 FIFA World Cup Was 25
Jayden Adams, the 25-year-old South African footballer who represented his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has died. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder’s body was found on Saturday morning at a house in the Schotschekloof suburb of central Cape Town, where police have opened an investigation. A cause of death has not yet been established,…
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More than 40 kidnapped children and teachers freed after Nigerian army operation
“I feel happy and elated… I feel joy,” the head of the local teachers’ union tells the BBC.
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Jayden Adams, South Africa World Cup midfielder, dies at 25
South African footballer Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, only weeks after representing his country at the 2026 World Cup. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder featured in three of South Africa’s four matches at the tournament, starting the group-stage opener, a 2-0 defeat by Mexico, and the 1-1 draw with Czechia before coming…
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How a fake presidential council ended up with a budget of almost $1m in Nigeria
The government says it was set up with a forged letter of appointment but others say there is more to it.