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South African Health department raises concerns over food poisoning incidents


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The Gauteng Department of Health has cautioned the public about the spike in food poisoning cases, especially among children in the province. A shocking incident saw 41 children, aged 3 to 5, rushed to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital after…

South African Starlink to cut off users


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Starlink users in South Africa are facing a major setback as the satellite internet service provider has issued a warning that their services will be terminated by the end of the month. In an email sent to many South African users,…

South Africa: Zuma prosecution bid against Ramaphosa postponed


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Former President Jacob Zuma has appeared at Johannesburg's High Court on Thursday, as a part of his private prosecution bid against President Cyril Ramaphosa Zuma accuses his successor of failing to act against a prosecutor and a…

South African Former president Zuma barns from May election


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Former South African President Jacob Zuma is not eligible to run in upcoming elections; the Independent Electoral Commission has ruled. The former president has until 2nd April to appeal. The commission said at a media briefing that…

South African Parliament speaker takes $135,000, wig in bribes


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South African prosecutors say they intend to charge the Parliament speaker with corruption, alleging she took $135,000 and a wig in bribes over three years while she was defence minister. Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has not been…

South African largest city battles water crisis


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For two weeks, Tsholofelo Moloi has been among thousands of South Africans lining up for water as the country's largest city, Johannesburg, confronts an unprecedented collapse of its water system affecting millions of people. Residents…

South African investigators raid Parliament Speaker’s home over corruption probe


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A special investigations unit in South Africa searched the home of the Speaker of Parliament for more than five hours and seized evidence as part of a probe into accusations that she accepted bribes in her previous role as defense minister.…

South African boat captain missing, search begins


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South African authorities searching for a missing charter boat captain are concerned about possible foul play after they discovered his vessel burned and abandoned on a beach in neighbouring Mozambique, but no sign of him or the unknown man…

South African Grammy winner cancels world tour over injury


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South African sensation Tyla has called off her highly awaited debut world tour just a fortnight prior to its scheduled commencement. In a statement shared on her Instagram platform, Tyla disclosed that her choice stems from the…

South African ANC launches manifesto ahead of May election


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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the achievements of his African National Congress, which has ruled the country for all of its 30 years of democracy, as it heads into a tight race in May's election. Ramaphosa…