South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday 8 January

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South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday 8 January

In the latest news in South Africa on Friday 8 January, the title of richest man in the world now belongs to South Africa-born Elon Musk.

Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

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Acute water shortage at Pademba Road prisons as number of covid-19 cases rises

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Two U.K. Companies Apologize, Pledge Donations Over Slavery Legacies

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NBA Players Discuss How Best to Impact Racism and the Systematic Oppression of Black People

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Nigeria: Buhari Directs Four Ministers to Develop New Template Against Insecurity

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