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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring a new strain of the coronavirus in the United Kingdom. The agency is in constant communication with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and
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South African party rejects alleged Trump comment on Mandela - DefenderNetwork.com
The report that U.S. President Donald Trump made crude, disparaging remarks about Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning former leader, has drawn an angry response from South Africa’s ruling party and others. According to a book written by Michael Cohen, Trump’s former personal
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South Africa: Recipient of R7m in Lottery Money Won't Say What It's for
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'Not a mere transactional affair' - Mandela House Museum liquidation on hold
The national monument and heritage site, which forms part of South Africa's first democratically elected president's legacy, has been closed for months.
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Defiant Andile Lungisa refuses to accept ANC suspension
Andile Lungisa, a Nelson Mandela Bay councillor has told the ANC that the decision to suspend him was without due processes having been followed
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Watch: SAPS in Langebaan arrest surfer for breaking lockdown rules
Police said all beaches except those in the Northern Cape are closed under Level 3 lockdown, therefore, the surfer had to be arrested.
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SA lockdown changes: Nine activities that are banned from today
Our first 'national lockdown changes' since August have kicked-in on Tuesday. Here's a list of activities that are now banned until January.
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ANC in Eastern Cape welcomes arrest of Nelson Mandela metro acting city manager Mvuleni Mapu | News24
The ANC in the Eastern Cape said the arrest was a clear sign that the state was seriously pursuing those implicated in fraud and corruption.
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Nelson Mandela's doctor, Vejay Ramlakan, dies | News24
Former South African president Nelson Mandela's doctor, Vejay Ramlakan, died of a heart attack on Thursday.
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Chadwick Boseman's final post the most liked tweet ever, Twitter announces - TheGrio
The tweet announcing the death of beloved actor Chadwick Boseman has become the most liked Tweet ever. The announcement was... View Article The post Chadwick Boseman's final post the most liked tweet ever, Twitter announces appeared first on TheGrio.
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Ramaphosa preaches global solidarity while Trump proudly puts America first | News24
Addressing the UN, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for global cooperation and friendship, in contrast with US President Donald Trump, who said: "I am proudly putting America first, just as you should be putting your countries first."
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FULL SPEECH | Ramaphosa names more hotspots, new restrictions for beaches, booze. Here are 9 takeouts | News24
This will be the last Christmas for many if we do not contain Covid-19 cases, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in his address on Monday night.
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Mandela Foundation slams Trump: 'He is not in a position to comment on the life of Madiba' | News24
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has hit back at disparaging remarks attributed to US President Donald Trump involving the late South African statesman.
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This Day in History — September 24
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Eastern Cape MEC asks High Court to declare election of latest Nelson Mandela Bay mayor unlawful | News24
Eastern Cape Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Xolile Nqatha has approached the Port Elizabeth High Court on an urgent basis, asking it to declare the 4 December election of DA leader Nqaba Bhanga as mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay unlawful.
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Mauritius Must Protect Vulnerable Coastal Communities From the Effects of the Oil Spill
[The Conversation Africa] On 25 July 2020, the Japanese ship, MV Wakashio, ran aground the coral reef off the eastern coast of Mauritius. The vessel discharged more than 1,000 tonnes of oil into the island's pristine lagoon including its Blue Bay Marine reserve.
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Competitive Debaters Are Ready For Their ‘Me Too’ Moment
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SAFA issues strongly-worded statement after Luc Eymael 'signing'
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Africa: The Bonds That Bind Us - Remembering Madiba in a Time of Global Fracture
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BREAKING: Ex Orlando Pirates coach 'Micho' arrested in PE
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Global Day of Climate Action: Strike action planned across SA for Friday | News24
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News24.com | OPINION | Can the United States learn from South Africa's TRC? - African American News Today - EIN News
… , George Floyd and many more black Americans have highlighted patterns of racism … parallels to the discrimination that Black Americans faced, however, South Africa’s … , access, and generational oppression to black Americans facing government backed racism. In …
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Uganda: Why Uganda's Ban On Open-Air Campaigns Could Tilt the 2021 Poll in Museveni's Favour
[The Conversation Africa] Uganda is going to conduct its first digital and mass media campaigns ahead of its 2021 general elections. This comes as the country contemplates holding a "scientific election" wherein social distancing guidelines will be observed.
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Madonsela: 'Bizos was one of the pillars I leaned on during the storms I faced as Public Protector' | News24
Advocate Thuli Madonsela has paid tribute to human rights lawyer George Bizos.
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Water-stricken Nelson Mandela Bay hits Day Zero | News24
The water situation in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has reached a crisis point and prompted the City to finally declare a Day Zero.
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Andile Lungisa given until Thursday to begin his jail term - NPA | News24
ANC Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Andile Lungisa has until Thursday to hand himself over to the correctional services department, the National Prosecuting Authority says.
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'Mandela would not be part of ANC if he was alive today' - Neil de Beer joins forces with Maimane | News24
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'A huge tree of justice has fallen' - Pan-African Bar Association pays tribute to George Bizos | News24
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'F**k Mandela, Blacks are not my people' - Trump stands accused in Michael Cohen's new book - Face2Face Africa
In a new book titled Disloyal: A Memoir, former attorney Michael Cohen has made staggering accusations against President Donald Trump including that the president once said Nelson Mandela 'was no leader'. Cohen is serving the rest of a three-year sentence for fraud and perjury under house arrest
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