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South African distributor yanks Melania doc

South African distributor yanks ‘Melania’ doc nationwide hours before debut

The South African distributor of the documentary “Melania” pulled the film from theaters hours before it was to debut Friday, citing “recent developments.”

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Melania film won’t release in South Africa for ‘political reasons’

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South African Firm Yanks ‘Melania’ Premiere Days Before Launch

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Four things to know about the ‘Melania’ film

“Melania,” the new documentary following First Lady Melania Trump in the days leading up to Donald Trump’s second inauguration, hits theaters Jan. 30, 2026.

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Donald Trump Joins Melania on Black Carpet for Premiere of Her Documentary, Which She Calls 'Beautiful, Emotional, Fashionable'

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Melania Movie Pulled From South Africa Due to … Racism?

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Melania documentary pulled from South African theaters for ‘political reasons’

Tim Richards, the chief executive of Vue, one of the U.K.’s biggest movie theater operators, revealed that ticket sales, so far, have been “soft.”

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Melania Trump Doc Pulled From Theaters in South Africa

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Melania Trump’s new documentary hit with huge blow as it is pulled from release

South Africa expels Israel’s top envoy

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Israel and South Africa expel envoys in escalating dispute

South Africa and Israel expelled each other’s top diplomats on Friday, the latest deterioration of relations between the two countries in the wake of Israel’s two-year war in Gaza. The South African foreign ministry said it had declared Ariel Seidman,

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South Africa Declares Israel's Chargé D'affaires Persona Non Grata

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South Africa expels Israel's top diplomat, accusing him of undermining relations

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Israel and South Africa expel eachother's diplomats

Relations between Israel and South Africa further deteriorated this week as both countries moved to expel senior diplomatic representatives, marking a new escalation in an already strained relationshi...

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In tit-for-tat move, Israel expels South Africa's top diplomat, gives 72 hours to leave the country

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South Africa declares Israeli chargé d'affaires persona non grata

South African artist sues minister for blocking her Venice Biennale Gaza entry

Gabrielle Goliath says Gayton McKenzie violating freedom of expression after ‘highly divisive’ artwork Elergy banned from SA pavilion

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South Africa Cardinal says Trump wrong about ‘white genocide’ in country

Despite these challenges, Brislin remains optimistic, outlining his vision for the Church as a crucial “bridge-builder” in a divided society and pointing to Pope Francis’s planned 2026 visit to Africa as a powerful message of affirmation and a call for peace.

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South African Import One Stripe Hopes To Make International Owners Proud In Pegasus World Cup Turf

South African jockey Gavin Lerena reunites with the 5-year-old to makes his U.S. debut at Gulfstream

Aldrich Potgieter ranks top South African golfers ever as Gary Player misses out on gold

Aldrich Potgieter continued to build his reputation as a player with serious potential after his breakthrough win at the 2025 Rocket Mortgage Classic. He’s not short on promise, either.

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics Splatter Melania Trump Documentary With Harsh Reviews

Melania, a documentary about First Lady Melania Trump, is getting blasted by Rotten Tomatoes critics. Directed by Rush Hour filmmaker Brett Ratner, Melania opens in theaters nationwide on Friday. The official synopsis for the documentary reads,