Cholera outbreak kills 17 in South Africa
They are the latest cholera deaths in Africa after at least 12 nations record outbreaks.
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Ten family members have been killed in a shooting at a house in KwaZulu-Natal province.
Cobra in the cockpit: 'Hero' pilot praised after finding deadly snake on plane
A South African pilot has been praised for his cool head after discovering the stowaway.
Former Olympic runner turned killer Oscar Pistorius learns fate after freedom bid
He killed his girlfriend in 2013 and has applied for parole.
Former Olympic runner turned killer Oscar Pistorius could be free within days
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Paedophile whose mum is linked to infamous South African child killings loses appeal on Auckland charges
Abraham Haarhoff is serving a 13-year sentence for the rape of a child in Auckland.
‘Collapsing’ nation braces for day of chaos
South Africans are nervously bracing for a controversial 'national shutdown'.
Meltdown in South Africa: How corruption pushed a nation to the brink of collapse
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US, Russia hold highest-level talks since Ukraine invasion
US Sec of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met at G20.
Major nation on the verge of ‘collapse’
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Russia denies plans to test new missile off South Africa
Protesters criticised South Africa's hosting of a Russian warship.
Champion swimmer’s tragic final moments
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Russia blames West for no Ukraine talks, defends navy drills
Russia is blaming US interference for the lack of negotiation with Ukraine.
Boss of SA power producer Eskom survived cyanide poisoning attempt
Financial Times: Amid climate of corruption, boss claims he was given cyanide-laced coffee
White South African men charged over ‘apartheid-style’ fight
Footage appears to show a white man slapping a black 13-year-old boy.
South Africa leader fights for political future over scandal
Anti-apartheid icon says he’s innocent of charges that he hid at least US$580,000.
NZDF personnel warned after signing up with China-linked South African flight school
The warning involves four New Zealanders.
'Arms to Russia': South African MPs demand answers from government
A cargo ship sanctioned for its role in Moscow’s war effort docked near Capetown.
South Africa’s president faces impeachment over multimillion-dollar farm theft
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Clive Elliott: Is Aotearoa headed for social apartheid?
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British botanists beaten to death and fed to crocodiles, court hears
British botanists killed and thrown in a river to be eaten by crocodiles in South Africa.
Manhunt after tourist killed near South African game park
Fatal attack on tourists comes as South Africa tries to recover from Covid-19 pandemic.
Aviation fuel shortage: Days until Cape Town runs dry
United Airlines cancelled its service over Cape Town's lack of aviation fuel.
Rugby: Former Whanganui players shine on South African tour
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The world got diamonds. A mining town got buried in sludge
New York Times: The exploitative industry that leaves poor communities with toxic waste.
Shock as half-tonne croc turns on handler in live show
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Why South Africa is on the precipice of 'explosive violence' and mass unrest
Soaring poverty and corruption threaten the 'Rainbow Nation' described by Nelson Mandela.
A royal family feuds over who should be king of the Zulus
NYT: One of Africa's most storied monarchies is locked in a succession soap opera.
While Europe sweats, this African kingdom is open for skiing
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Bain & Co faces ban after 'major corruption scandal'
'Unlawful, unethical and unprofessional': Penalties for role in state capture scandal.