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31 Aug 2023
At least 63 people were killed and 43 injured in a fire in the central business district of South Africa's biggest city of Johannesburg on Thursday, the municipal government said.
30 Aug 2023
It's now just a little over four months to the start of the 2023 African Cup of Nations. And we do have to ask some pertinent questions. Top of that list is who will be the coach in the absence of Jose Peseiro. This is The Nutmeg on GuardianTV.
22 Aug 2023
There are now 145 days to the start of the African Cup of Nations for the senior team. Of course, Nigeria strikers talking about super strikers having top gear in Europe scoring goals, right, left front and center and now looking towards the tournament, we'll talk about their expectations for the season. What should these players be doing ahead of the tournament?
11 Aug 2023
Julius Malema, leader of South Africa's left-wing Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party, has faced criticism after singing a controversial chant that native South Africans sang during the fight against apartheid. But did he call for white genocide?
7 Aug 2023
South Africa's historic appearance in the 2023 World Cup knockouts is the latest milestone for women's football. The success needs to be matched by off-field investment.
5 Aug 2023
The number of rhinos killed by poachers at Kruger National Park dropped by half as part of a downward trend nationwide. But authorities said demand for illegal rhino horn persists.
25 Jul 2023
International pressure on South Africa has eased now that the Russian leader will attend the BRICS summit via video link only. The decision leaves ties between the only African nation in the alliance and Russia intact.
21 Jul 2023
As rape cases rise in South Africa, young women are learning to fight back through self-defence training.
6 Jul 2023
A gas leak at an informal settlement claimed 17 lives, with several others hospitalized. The incident has been linked to a nitrate oxide gas leakage from a cylinder used in an illegal mining activity.
2 Jul 2023
Russia's war in Ukraine dominated talks during German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's trip to Pretoria this week. After months of tension, Germany and South Africa displayed a new willingness to fight polarization.
1 Jul 2023
Germany's top diplomat is in South Africa to discuss strengthening bilateral ties in fighting climate change, but the war in Ukraine remains a sticking point.
1 Jul 2023
During her visit to South Africa, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock wants to push for greater efforts to end Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.

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