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Southern Africa
Trump tweets about South Africa; South Africa responds
MSNBC - Morning Joe
The president also had some time for South African race politics this week when he waded into the issue of 'South Africa land and farm seizures and …
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Southern Africa
Remove or keep a statue? South Africa debates painful legacy
stltoday.com - By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA Associated Press
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A hulking statue of a late 19th century white leader, with a cane and top hat, has been a flashpoint for cultural conflict in …
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Airports
Increased international flight connectivity positions Durban for growth
iol.co.za - Roy Cokayne
Increased international connectivity in the form of direct flights into Durban is set to accelerate tourism and economic growth in the region.
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News (South Africa)
Sun City holiday makers evacuated from hotels - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage
sabcnews.com - SABC
Holiday makers have had to be evacuated from the Sun City Resort in Pilanesberg after the North West province was hit by a massive storm and flash …
Western Cape
Two killed in farm robbery involving 10-strong gang in Western Cape
timeslive.co.za - www.timeslive.co.za
Western Cape police have launched a manhunt after a robbery on a farm on Sunday left two people dead - a farmworker and one of the suspects.
Virat Kohli
Watch: Virat Kohli’s interesting celebration after reaching 25th Test century and controversial dismissal at Perth
cricketcountry.com - CricketCountry Staff
Kohli’s immaculate knock was brought to an end by Pat Cummins, after he scored 123 off 257 balls, carting 13 boundaries and one six in his innings.
Western Cape
‘I forgive those who did this terrible deed’ – Brother of murdered Bonnievale farmer
dispatchlive.co.za - Image: file
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a couple on a farm in Bonnievale in the Langeberg area of the Western Cape‚ who were in …
Business (South Africa)
A billionaire vanished for 400 days and his empire boomed
fin24.com - Devon Pendleton and Vivian Nereim
More than a year ago, he vanished into the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh, along with dozens of Saudi princes and businessmen. Before long, rumours swirled: …
Awards
FINA Awards Le Clos, Hosszu 2018 World Swimmers of the Year Awards
swimswam.com
At the conclusion of the 2018 FINA World Swimming Championships, FINA announced South African Chad le Clos and Hungarian Katinka Hosszu as its Male and …
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Southern Africa
South African Groups Protest Racism Remarks Against Gandhiji, Condemn Statue Removal From Ghana Varsity
news18.com - PTI
Mahatma Gandhi's granddaughter Ela Gandhi, who heads the Gandhi Development Trust in Durban, said she was saddened by the developments in …
Jacob Zuma
Zuma wants title deed to Dubai house, Sunday Times ‘gave’ him
citizen.co.za - Gopolang Chawane
Former president Jacob Zuma has demanded a title deed and address, to a house the Sunday Times newspaper once reported he had in Dubai. The Sunday …
News (South Africa)
Thousands of holidaymakers descend on Durban's beaches - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport
sabcnews.com - SABC
Thousands of holidaymakers have descended on Durban’s beaches over the Reconciliation Day long weekend to cool off from the heat. There is a strong …
Cape Town
ChristmasETC: Winner of a pair of 18ct diamond earrings
capetownetc.com - capeetc
Our lucky winner of a pair of 18ct white gold Tanzanite studs valued at R15 000 from the Diamond Gallery is… Sharleen Deacon. Congratulations! We have …
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Siblings
‘Being Swiss is an essential part of my identity’
swissinfo.ch - Christian Raaflaub
Even as a child, François Schwalb, who was born in South Africa, was interested in his father’s homeland. Today the 30-year-old, who works in the …
Southern Africa
South Africa’s Leaders Just Showed They Don’t Care About Voters
nationalinterest.org
South Africa’s Joint Constitutional Review Committee declared on November 15 that the country would continue legalizing land expropriation without …
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Armed Robbery
Police rescue man locked in car boot after Durban hijacking
iol.co.za - ANA Reporter
Police in Durban have rescued a man who had been locked in the boot of his car after he was hijacked by three men in the city, KZN police said.
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Southern Africa
Lipsky wins Alfred Dunhill Championship in South Africa
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MALELANE, South Africa (AP) — David Lipsky won the Alfred Dunhill Championship in South Africa on his first attempt as his final-round 68 gave him a …
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Jacob Zuma
Zuma: 'Malema knows what I said to him about his potential'
ewn.co.za
Former President Jacob Zuma expressed his satisfaction at Julius Malema welcoming him on Twitter, saying something good could come out of the EFF …
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Mahatma Gandhi
Was Mahatma Gandhi racist?
indianexpress.com
A statue of Mahatma Gandhi was recently removed from the campus of University of Ghana in Accra. The statue had been unveiled in the campus two years …
News (South Africa)
Suspicious payment made its way to Scorpio journalist's...
dailymaverick.co.za - Anton Katz
On December 14 just after 16:00 investigative journalist for Scorpio, Pauli van Wyk, discovered a suspicious payment in her personal bank account. A …
Cyril Ramaphosa
'Filthy rich Cyril Ramaphosa' asked to chip in to Jacob Zuma legal kitty
timeslive.co.za - www.timeslive.co.za
Jacob Zuma's supporters are raising money to pay his legal fees. Even President Cyril Ramaphosa has been urged to give.
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African Culture
Faith in turbulent times: a priest's autobiography of life under apartheid
theconversation.com - John de Gruchy
The argument has dragged on long enough about who should take the credit for bringing South Africa’s apartheid regime to an end. Of course, some will …
Limpopo
Human legs discovered floating in Limpopo dam
dispatchlive.co.za - www.dispatchlive.co.za
Limpopo police have opened an inquest docket after the gruesome discovery of two human legs floating in the Nandoni dam near Thohoyandou on Friday.
Business (South Africa)
Edcon chief confirms recapitalisation drive
fin24.com - Carin Smith, Fin24
South African retailer Edcon confirmed to Fin24 on Sunday that it is in discussions with stakeholders, including landlords and suppliers, regarding …
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Africa
Ex-South Africa prez busts fake news, account days after joining Twitter
africanews.com - AfricaNews
Days after joining micro-blogging platform, Twitter, South Africa’s former president has began busting fake reports and accounts associated with his …
Western Cape
Farmer and son attacked, laborer killed in scuffle
citizen.co.za - ANA
Police in Cape Town have arrested two alleged armed robbers and launched a manhunt for seven other men after a robbery on a farm in Philippi which …
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Sport (South Africa)
Eden Hazard very able to create spaces for Chelsea, says Sarri
iol.co.za - Nick Szczepanik
Maurizio Sarri insists Eden Hazard can thrive in the “false nine” role after the Belgium playmaker inspired Chelsea’s 2-1 win at Brighton on …
News (South Africa)
Sustainability Task Team to help Eskom resolve operational problems - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world,
sabcnews.com - SABC
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the eight-person Eskom Sustainability Task Team he has appointed will work with the Public Enterprises Department. The …
Cyril Ramaphosa
Land reform key to reconciling SA: Cyril Ramaphosa
heraldlive.co.za - Image: Moeletsi Mabe
Radical economic transformation and land reform is key if South Africans are to be “properly and fully reconciled”.
Cape Town
Suspect arrested in connection with Bonnievale farm murders
capetownetc.com - Ishani Chetty
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of an elderly couple on a farm in Bonnievale. South African Police Services …