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At least 7 people have died and schoolchildren were swept away as floods and snow hit South Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — At least seven people have died in flooding in South Africa after a weather front bringing heavy rain and…
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Petrobras targets Africa for oil exploration region outside Brazil
Petrobras, the Brazilian state-run oil company, is setting its sights on Africa as its primary region for oil exploration activities…
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Cutting off rhinos' horns is a contentious last resort to stop poaching. A new study found it works
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Cutting off the horns of sedated rhinos with a chainsaw has been viewed by wildlife conservationists in…
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Former Zambian President Lungu dies aged 68
Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu has died at the age of 68, his party has said in a statement. He had "been receiving specialized…
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South Africa police target gang kidnapping women in shopping centres
South African police hunting the culprits in the recent murder of a university student say they have broken up a gang targeting women in…
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Tears and heartbreak over tragic story of South African girl sold by her mother
A video clip of a laughing Joshlin Smith, who was six years old when she went missing more than a year ago in South Africa, left most…
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'How did you get here?' A large elephant seal is found lumbering along a South African street
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A large elephant seal took a wrong turn and was seen lumbering along a street in a coastal town in South…
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Caroline O’Reilly obituary
My life partner, Caroline O’Reilly, who has died aged 71, was a fearless community activist and socialist. In the 1970s, when I first met…
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Kenneth Walker, 73, Journalist Who Bared Apartheid’s Brutality
Kenneth Walker, an Emmy Award-winning journalist whose reporting for the ABC News program “Nightline” helped bring the brutality of South…
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Far-left South African politician says the UK denied him a visa to speak at Cambridge University
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A far-left South African politician renowned for his anti-West rhetoric accused U.K. authorities Wednesday…
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Riffs, rage and racers: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement…
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South Africa to hold inquiry into whether justice during apartheid era was blocked
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa ordered an inquiry Wednesday to establish whether previous…
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First fossil pangolin tracks discovered in South Africa
A team of scientists who study vertebrate fossil tracks and traces on South Africa’s southern Cape coast have identified the world’s first…
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Even in his final seconds of life, first gay imam pushed boundaries
The execution-style killing of an openly gay imam, Muhsin Hendricks, in South Africa has left people in the LGBTQ+ community fearful for…
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The first openly gay Muslim imam is killed in South Africa, prompting claims of an assassination
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A man regarded as the first openly gay Muslim imam has been fatally shot while sitting in a car in South…
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World's 'first openly gay imam' shot dead in South Africa
Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure dubbed the world's first openly gay imam, has been shot dead in South Africa. The 57-year-old cleric…
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Piercings and prayers: Africa's top shots
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Birders, South Africa's Garden Route is a haven of avian diversity
Knysna is the crowning jewel of South Africa's famous Garden Route, the coastal stretch known for its beaches, indigenous forests and…
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These luxury villas put Africa’s nature at your doorstep
Looking to experience a blend of luxury and nature? Singita brings you the best of both worlds with their collection of stunning luxury…
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Boss ladies and holy men: Africa's top shots
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Dozens of Clinical Trials Have Been Frozen in Response to Trump’s USAID Order
Asanda Zondi received a startling phone call last Thursday, with orders to make her way to a health clinic in Vulindlela, South Africa,…
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Anglican Church in South Africa admits failures in handling of sexual abuse claims
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The Anglican Church leadership in South Africa has admitted to failing to disclose sexual abuse allegations against…
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Eland Looks Like a Muscular Cow With Thick, Twisted Horns
The eland is one of the largest antelopes — and one of the most graceful. Known scientifically as Taurotragus oryx, the eland lives in…
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South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war
South Africa and Rwanda's already fraught diplomatic relations have worsened after President Cyril Ramaphosa accused the Rwanda-backed M23…