South Africa taxi violence kills ride-hailing driver
Gunmen in Johannesburg killed a ride-hailing driver and torched vehicles amid tensions between taxi operators and online drivers.
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Pretoria court orders Lungu’s repatriation for state funeral
Pretoria court allows Zambia to reclaim Lungu’s body for a state funeral, despite family objections
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South Africa’s budget wins support after months of tension
South Africa’s parliament approved the national budget after ANC and DA reached a compromise following months of coalition disputes.
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Ramaphosa removes higher education minister amid scandal
South Africa’s president dismissed the education minister following accusations of fraudulent appointments and failure to answer parliamentary questions.
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Ramaphosa suspends police minister amid graft accusations
South Africa’s police minister Senzo Mchunu has been suspended amid bribery claims as the president vows to protect law enforcement integrity.
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South Africa’s police minister rejects gang-link claims
National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola said he would address the accusations later this week when naming an acting head of crime intelligence
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US-Africa trade talks see South Africa call for more time
South Africa requested an extension from the US on a bilateral trade deal to ensure alignment with current negotiation frameworks and protect national interests.
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World Bank funds South Africa’s transport and green shift
South Africa received a 1.5 billion dollar World Bank loan to upgrade transport infrastructure and support a low-carbon economic transition.
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South Africa’s Eastern Cape reels after floods claim ninety lives
The Eastern Cape was devastated by floods, killing ninety people including children and displacing thousands in shelters.
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Township violence sends Cape Town kids to White-only schools
Apartheid ended three decades ago, yet education remains starkly unequal. Amnesty International calls South Africa’s system one of the world’s most lopsided
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