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Would you like to access news/blog content published by sources located in South Africa?
Code example
If you'd like to make a REST call, then make a following POST request:
Endpoint /api/v1/article/getArticles
Request body
{
"sourceLocationUri": "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa",
"resultType": "articles",
"apiKey": "API_KEY"
}
If you'd like instead to do a GET request then call:
/api/v1/article/getArticles?sourceLocationUri=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FSouth_Africa&resultType=articles&apiKey=API_KEY
Example of JSON response
Below is an example JSON object that you would receive as the result of the request. You can retrieve also additional properties such as concepts, categories, source details, etc. by specifying additional parameters in the request as described on the documentation page.
{
"articles": {
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"title": "Expert explains penalty calls against Sundowns in CAF Champions League final",
"body": "Two penalties were awarded against Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Champions League final against AS FAR Rabat, but they ended up winning in the final on Sunday, May 24, 2026.\n\nSouth African international Teboho Mokoena scored in the added time of the first half to give the Brazilians the deserved 2-1 win on aggregate against the Moroccan giants.\n\nFootball analyst Themba Modise, in an exclusive chat with Briefly News, shared his views on the two penalties awarded against the Brazilians in the final.\n\n\"To be honest, I think both penalties were correct calls from the referee, especially the first one,\" he said.\n\n\"Lunga was at fault for the first one, he should be cautious of his environment when he's in the box because any contact in the box would definitely result to a penalty for the opponent.\"",
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"title": "What's next for Cardoso and Sundowns after CAF Champions League glory?",
"body": "Miguel Cardoso has guided Mamelodi Sundowns to their second CAF Champions title after defeating AS FAR Rabat in the final of the competition.\n\nFootball analyst Themba Modise, in an exclusive chat with Briefly News, shared his views on what's next for Cardoso and Sundowns after winning the CAF Champions League.\n\n\"Cardoso should definitely be offered a new contract and be convinced to stay, because the project needs continuity and I see him winning all titles next season if he's backed once again.",
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"url": "https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/baby-boom-springboks-set-to-become-first-time-dads/",
"title": "Baby boom? Springboks set to become first-time dads",
"body": "These Springboks will be celebrating their first Father's Day amid a 'baby boom' amongst the camp this year...\n\nSeveral Springboks will be celebrating their first Father's Day in just a few weeks.\n\nThis comes amid a \"baby boom\" from the national team following the arrivals and pregnancy announcement of several couples in the past few months.\n\nThis year, Father's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, 21 June.\n\nCelebrating for the first time are Springboks like Edwil van der Merwe, who welcomed a baby boy, Luka, with his wife, Nadine.\n\nAlthough they'll still be dads-to-be, the day will be a special one for RG Snyman and Vincent Tshituka, whose wives are both currently pregnant.\n\nSeasoned rugby players and dads will celebrate Father's Day with a new addition to their family.\n\nThey include Cobus Wiese, whose wife Rike-Mari welcomed their second child, a baby boy, in January, and Jean Kleyn and his wife Aisling, who welcomed their fourth child in April.\n\nA day before Father's Day, the Springboks will play a non-cap match against the Barbarians on 20 June at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.",
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"url": "https://www.kickoff.com/psl/mamelodi-sundowns/teboho-mokoena-reacts-to-winning-caf-champions-league",
"title": "Mokoena: I dreamt about scoring a goal like that",
"body": "Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena says he had a dream about scoring a goal in the CAF Champions League final.\n\nWith the Moroccan club having drawn level on aggregate through a penalty by Mohamed Hrimat, Sundowns needed just one goal to regain control and go 2-1 up on aggregate.\n\nUp stepped Mokoena who deep into stoppage time of the first half unleashed a remarkable first-time strike off the underside off the woodwork to put them back in control and ultimately led them to victory.\n\nREAD | BREAKING: Sundowns secure second CAFCL title\n\n\"You know what's funny in my dreams today when I was sleeping I saw myself scoring a goal like that and you know what I've been saying to my family I hope God is on our side tonight and we won,\" Mokoena told SABC Sport post-match.\n\n\"So, I'm very grateful, very happy. I know how much this means for everyone back home. The staff, everyone, Mamzo in the kitchen, our supporters, small group about 57 people back home, he added.\n\nThe Tshwane giants ended their ten-year pursuit of the continent's prized asset and in the process snatched a second title with their first in 2016.\n\nAlso, the win qualified the club to the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup and to the CAF Super Cup and Intercontinental cup next year too.\n\n\"I'm very excited, I don't know what to say. Next time, we wear this jersey it's going to be two stars.\n\n\"Oh yes, the Club World Cup, Super Cup, Intercontinental so many tournaments. Yes, I'm very happy (laughs), Mokoena said.",
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"body": "Kaizer Chiefs are set to lose Glody Lilepo in the summer transfer window as the DR Congo international casted doubt about his future at the club at the end of the season.\n\nThe 28-year-old dropped a major hint about his future at Naturena after the Glamour Boys lost against Chippa United FC in the final match in the Betway Premiership on Saturday evening.\n\nFootball Analyst Uche Anuma while speaking to Briefly News explained why Kaizer Chiefs must retain Lilepo ahead of next season.\n\n\"Kaizer Chiefs need Lilepo more than the player needs the club, you would agree with me that he has been their best attacker since he joined the club, they can't afford to lose such kind of player.",
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"title": "Mamelodi Sundowns are CAF Champions League kings, again...",
"body": "Mamelodi Sundowns are winners of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League after they defeated Morocco's AS FAR 2-1 on aggregate in one of the most heated finals in Africa's continental club competitions.\n\nMasandawana have now won their second CAF star and will now have bragging rights in the Premier Soccer League (PSL), especially after losing their Betway Premiership league title to Orlando Pirates on Saturday.\n\nThe final score on the night was 1-1, but the South Africans were boosted by their 1-0 win at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in the first leg in Pretoria last week. Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the star, after he saved a crucial penalty kick that kept Sundowns in the match with about 15 minutes remaining on the clock.\n\nSundowns and Bafana Bafana number one goalkeeper Williams was the hero on the night after he saved a penalty late in the second half. Afterwards, Williams and his defenders kept their cool as they defended relentlessly as the Moroccans threw everything at them.\n\nIn the first half, AS FAR went ahead after they dominated the opening stages after a Video Assistant Refereeing (VAR) check. Mohamed Hrimat stepped up to slot the ball calmly home past Sundowns' Williams. But Teboho Mokoena had ideas when he equalised with a cracker of a goal. Mokoena was crowned Man of the Match and his goal really contributed to his accolade.\n\nAs the clock ticked, Sundowns defended resolutely and held on to their lead. The 10-year wait for SA clubs is over and the Brazilians are Africa's champions.",
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