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American hiker found dead on South Africa's Table Mountain
An American woman who went missing while on a hike on Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa has died and her body has been recovered, authorities said on Monday.
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South African researchers test use of nuclear technology to curb rhino poaching
Researchers in South Africa have injected radioactive material into to the horns of 20 rhinos as part of a research project aimed at reducing poaching.
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Official results confirm no party won a majority in South Africa's election as coalition talks start
South Africa has announced its final election results that confirmed no party won a majority, and unprecedented coalitions talks are starting to find a way forward for Africa’s most advanced economy.
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South African footballer and Olympian Luke Fleurs killed in hijacking
The 24-year-old defender was shot while waiting to be attended to at a petrol station in the Honeydew suburb in Johannesburg, according to police.
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Bus headed for Easter festival plunges off bridge in South Africa, killing 45; 8-year-old is only survivor
A bus carrying worshippers headed to an Easter festival plunged off a bridge on a mountain pass and burst into flames in South Africa on Thursday, killing at least 45 people, authorities said.
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At least 73 dead in South Africa building fire
At least 73 people are dead and dozens more injured after a fire ripped through a five-story building in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Johannesburg building fire leaves more than 70 people dead in South Africa, authorities say
A nighttime fire ripped through a rundown five-story building in Johannesburg that was occupied by homeless people and squatters, killing at least 73 people early Thursday
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Netherlands repels Kgatlana, South Africa to reach Women's World Cup quarterfinals
The Oranje held off Thembi Kgatlana and South Africa’s counter attacks to reach the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals where they will meet Spain.
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South Africa's Women's World Cup captain says team has resolved pay dispute
South African players are committed to playing in the Women’s World Cup following disputes around player and support staff pay, and the team captain has assured fans back home they are fully focused on their upcoming tournament matches.
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USWNT to play South Africa twice in post-World Cup friendlies
The U.S. women’s national team will meet South Africa twice in September in their first fixtures after the 2023 FIFA World Cup.
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Mozambique's ex-finance minister extradited to US to face trial over $2 billion corruption scandal
The ex-finance minister is accused of receiving bribes of up to $17 million during a scheme that secured loans for Mozambican state-owned companies from foreign banks and financiers for maritime projects
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Toxic gas leak in South Africa kills 16 people, including 3 children, police say
At least 16 people, including three children, died when toxic gas leaked from a cylinder near Johannesburg, South African police said Wednesday.
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Rare minor earthquake shakes Johannesburg, South Africa's biggest city
There were no immediate reports of casualties or any significant damage. An earthquake of that strength is classified as minor but would be clearly felt and might cause small damage to buildings.