South Africa Nation News API

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            "title": "Cat Matlala’s lawyers in talks about plea deal",
            "description": "Alleged underworld kingpin’s legal team offer anti-corruption unit information implicating top cops and possibly politicians in graft case",
            "content": "Corruption and attempted murder accused Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala is engaged in talks about a potential plea deal in return for evidence proving the involvement of senior police officials and possibly politicians in a R228m tender.\nThe Sunday Times can ... [5601 chars]",
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            "title": "Suspected rhino poaching kingpin shot dead in Mpumalanga",
            "description": "A well-known businessman in Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga, Joseph “Big Joe” Nyalungu, has been shot dead in an apparent assassination.",
            "content": "A well-known businessman in Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga, Joseph “Big Joe” Nyalungu, has been shot dead in an apparent assassination.\nThe incident took place on Saturday at the crossroad next to his business premises, said Mpumalanga police spokesperson Col M... [1734 chars]",
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            "title": "Prepare for water disruptions: Rand Water and Eskom's winter maintenance in Gauteng",
            "description": "Residents across Gauteng are being urged to prepare for possible water shortages as Rand Water and Eskom begin coordinated maintenance work at key supply systems from late May 2026.",
            "content": "A major maintenance programme involving electrical and water infrastructure upgrades is expected to disrupt supply across several metros and municipalities during the winter period.\nImage: File/ Timothy Bernard/ Independent Newspapers\nBulk water supp... [5054 chars]",
            "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-05-16-prepare-for-water-disruptions-rand-water-and-eskoms-winter-maintenance-in-gauteng/",
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