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South Africa Will Stay Neutral On Ukraine War – Ramaphosa

South Africa Will Stay Neutral On Ukraine War – Ramaphosa

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has said there is "extraordinary pressure" on the country to abandon its non-aligned position on the war in Ukraine. In in weekly newsletter, Mr Ramaphosa said South Africa would not

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African Para Games 2023: South Africa, Angola seal wheelchair basketball places

African Para Games 2023: South Africa, Angola seal wheelchair basketball places

South Africa maintained a 100% after their fourth and final qualification game to seal a place at the upcoming 2023 African Paralympic Games after finishing first from the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation Africa Southern Region

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South Africa calls on MTN, Ghana to resolve $773m tax dispute

South Africa calls on MTN, Ghana to resolve $773m tax dispute

South Africa’s Foreign Minister, Naledi Pandor, has called on mobile operator MTN Group and the Ghana Revenue Authority to find a solution to a $773 million tax dispute. Earlier this month, MTN said the Ghana Revenue Authority

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South Africa fuel tanker explosion kills 15 near hospital

South Africa fuel tanker explosion kills 15 near hospital

At least 15 people have been killed, and about 40 injured, by a huge fuel tanker explosion near a hospital east of Johannesburg. The tanker appeared to have got stuck under a low bridge on

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Gunmen stop sermon and rob churchgoers in South Africa

Gunmen stop sermon and rob churchgoers in South Africa

+ Armed robbers invaded a Johannesburg church in South Africa and stole from the congregants at gunpoint over the weekend. The gunmen stopped the sermon before proceeding to collect cash and valuables from the people

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Outcry over South Africa’s multiple husbands proposal

Outcry over South Africa’s multiple husbands proposal

A proposal by the South African government to legalise polyandry – when a woman has more than one husband at the same time – has led to howls of protest from conservative quarters. This does

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Unidentified stones spark diamond rush in South Africa

Unidentified stones spark diamond rush in South Africa

Thousands of treasure seekers have flocked to KwaHlathi village in South Africa, believing the area could contain diamonds. It comes after a man dug up a crystal-like stone in an open field and put out

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Suspended ANC official hits back by ‘suspending’ Ramaphosa

Suspended ANC official hits back by ‘suspending’ Ramaphosa

Ace Magashule, the suspended secretary-general of South Africa’s governing party ANC, has hit back by seeking to suspend President Cyril Ramaphosa as president of the party. “I have also, in accordance with the powers vested