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The police watchdog is investigating at least 10 deaths at the hand of law enforcement under a coronavirus lockdown
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South Africa: Ramaphosa condemns surge in violence against women
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned as “inhumane acts” the violence against women which, according to police, have skyrocketed since the relaxation of the containment in his country, the most affected by the coronavirus in
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LONDON, England (AP) — Thousands of people demonstrated in London yesterday against police violence and racial injustice following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, which has set off days of unrest in the United
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Hugh Masekela , (born April 4, 1939, Witbank, South Africa), South African trumpeter who was one of his country’s most popular instrumentalists. An outspoken opponent of apartheid, he lived in the United States, Europe, and Africa while bringing his own country’s unique rhythms and harmonies to
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4
1939
Soweto, South Africa (1904- )
Soweto, an acronym for “South Western Townships,” is a grouping of townships scattered across twenty kilometers southwest of Johannesburg, South Africa.  A quintessential example of segregationist planning, Soweto initially was the result of mass evictions and evacuations of black
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20
1923
South Africa: Journalist Flees the Country After Police Beatings Over Lockdown Reporting
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the South African authorities to guarantee the freedom and safety of journalists covering the coronavirus epidemic and to punish all those responsible for abuses against reporters, including the newspaper editor who fled to Lesotho last week after repeated
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Joburg warrantless raids: SAPS considering appealing high court ruling | News24
The South African Police Service is considering appealing a high court ruling, which declared the warrantless raids conducted at 11 inner city buildings in Johannesburg as constitutionally invalid.
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Africa: U.S. Must Skip a 2020 Human Rights Report in Wake of Protests Against George Floyd, Police Violence
IN CITIES ACROSS the world, global citizens have taken to the streets to protest in solidarity with the late George Floyd, slain at the hands of Minnesota police officers while he screamed
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Alan Paton
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1988
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1993
South Africa: Beds, Cases and Discharges - Gauteng's Latest Hospital Numbers
As the country's attention turns from flattening the curve through a lockdown to the preparedness of health systems, the latest statistics released by the Gauteng government show 58 people are currently hospitalised in public and private facilities across the
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Covid-19: S. Africa reports highest daily cases
South Africa on Wednesday reported 1,673 Covid-19 cases, the highest daily increase since the country reported its first case in early
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Herman Harker, who the police termed a serial rapist, was sentenced for four counts of abduction and sexual
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Kenya: Frustrated Feeney Quits Kenya Sevens Coaching Job
Frustrations stemming from lack of long term investment in Kenya Sevens team has seen head coach Paul Feeney quit less than a year into his
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East Africa: A Look At Global Changes in Refugee Policies Through the Lens of Dadaab
It provided a blueprint for governments, international organisations and other stakeholders to ensure that host communities got the support they needed and that refugees could lead productive
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Limitation of rights must not become new norm, warn academics
Academics have warned suspended rights during the lockdown period should not become a new norm while the government does not have a post-Covid-19 plan to rescue both the economy and address the social impacts of
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PJ Patterson Centre for Africa-Caribbean Advocacy launched | New York Carib News
Named the PJ Patterson Centre for Africa-Caribbean Advocacy, a center designed to coordinate public policy and advocacy by fostering development relations between the Caribbean and Africa was launched at The University of the West Indies last
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Covid-19: Staffer tests positive at SABC's KwaZulu-Natal office
The SABC has confirmed a Covid-19 case at its KwaZulu-Natal
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The latest on Uzalo, Wednesday 8 July 2020 - E88 S6
The happenings around the Xulu family from KwaMashu has kept South Africans entertained for years. Watch the latest episode of Uzalo online.
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Kenya: Feeney Quits Kenya Sevens Coaching Job
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Grave concern: Gauteng prepares cemeteries as Covid-19 numbers surge in province | News24
Burial sites around Gauteng have started preparing graves and assessing its capacity, in order to make provisions for any outcome as Covid-19 cases in the province increase sharply.
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South African Leader Condemns Latest Surge Of Violence Against Women
Calling it a “dark and shameful week,” South African president Cyril Ramaphosa denounced the latest surge in violence against women, including the murder of a woman eight months
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Municipalities' finances managed in ways contrary to recognised accounting disciplines - AG
With the exception of municipalities in Gauteng and the Western Cape, Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu painted a grim picture for municipalities in other provinces as he presented the local government audit results for the 2018-19 financial
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SA coronavirus: over 100K cases, 1.3m tests, Africa's first vaccine trials
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Mashaba lays criminal charge following leaked draft Public Protector report
A draft Public Protector report containing findings against the former Johannesburg mayor and founder of The People's Dialogue, Herman Mashaba, has seemingly been leaked to the
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Africa: AfDB: Adesina, His Achievements, Prospects For Re-election
The first term of Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina as the president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) came to an end in May 2020,  he is also due for re-election for a second
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SA athlete facing fine for alleged lockdown contravention
The 2017 world champion and 2016 Olympic silver medallist, Luvo Manyonga, was ordered to pay a R2 500 admission of guilt fine or appear in court, AFP
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Zille: DA congress will only elect a leader - and not deal with policy issues
DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille has swiftly moved to allay concerns expressed by federal leader hopeful Mbali Ntuli that a virtual leadership conference would not be free, fair or
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