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“South Africa is an ally of Russia” - Julius Malema.
The leader of South Africa’s third-largest political party says he would “supply weapons to Russia” ... Show more
Four nurses in Tanzania are to be charged in court with harvesting the organs of baby twins.
A committee set up to investigate the incident found ... Show more
Separatists in Cameroon’s restive north-western region have kidnapped over 30 women, officials have said.
The women were abducted for allegedly ... Show more
The authorities in the Mozambican capital Maputo have said all beaches in the city will be closed between 19:00 and 05:00 local time in order to combat ... Show more
Separatists in Cameroon’s restive north-western region have kidnapped over 30 women, officials have said.
The women were abducted for allegedly protesting ... Show more
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OPINIONISTA: Yeehaw! It’s demolition derby time (otherwise known as a drive home in Joburg during peak hour)
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OPINIONISTA: The management of South Africa’s economy needs an urgent overhaul: In the cost-push inflation environment, the monetary policy, by increasing the ...
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South African rand hits new low amid dollar strength, poor outlook: The South African rand hit a record low on Tuesday on the back of a strengthening dollar and ...
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PROFILE: Is US ambassador to SA Reuben Brigety a loose cannon — or a consummate professional?
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Johannesburg, Where Mayors Last Just Months, or Even Only Weeks: South Africa’s largest city is now on its sixth different mayor in 22 months ...
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OPINIONISTA: South Africa needs to adopt fertility-friendly workplace policies to recognise assisted reproductive technologies
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