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  1. South Africa reports millions of job losses

    The coronavirus pandemic and lockdown has led to a economic contraction in South Africa

  2. South Africa releases crime stats

    South Africa crime: who suffers most from the extremely high rates of violence?

  3. South Africa records highest rise in Covid-19 cases

    The country has recorded 3,720 deaths

  4. South Africa recalls its ambassador to Israel following the killing of more than 50 Palestinians in Gaza

    There have been violent protests there over the US opening its new embassy in Jerusalem

  5. South Africa protests after Nigerian 'king' installed

    Protests erupt in Eastern Cape over the recent installation of Nigerian community leader

  6. South Africa President admits 'We were overwhelmed'

    President Ramaphosa visits the city of Durban after a week of protests and looting

  7. South Africa prepares for 21-day lockdown

    South Africans are preparing for three week national lockdown due to Covid-19

  8. South Africa plans higher alcohol tax

    South Africa plans a to raise alcohol prices in a bid to reduce excessive drinking.

  9. South Africa opens a new Covid vaccine plant

    A new Covid vaccine plant opens in Cape Town, South Africa

  10. South Africa mourns anti-apartheid hero

    South Africa is holding a week of events to mark the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu

  11. South Africa legalises cannabis use

    South Africa's highest court has legalised private consumption of cannabis.

  12. South Africa introduces new rules for funerals to stop Covid-19

    Ceremonies will have to be shorter, and fewer people will be permitted to attend.

  13. South Africa hosts the World Economic Forum on Africa

    Delegates set to discuss 'inclusive growth'

  14. South Africa hit by deadly church collapse

    At least 13 people have died with many injured

  15. South Africa health workers take government to court

    Nurses and Doctors in Johannesburg protest lack of protective equipment to fight Covid19

  16. South Africa has a new president

    Cyril Ramaphosa became president a day after embattled leader Jacob Zuma resigned.

  17. South Africa has a new coalition government

    South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new coalition government.

  18. South Africa grants immunity to officials attending the BRICS summit

    South Africa grants diplomatic immunity to officials attending August's BRICS summit

  19. South Africa government outlines plan for COVID19 recovery

    South Africa government outlines stimulus for recovery from the effects of coronavirus

  20. South Africa floods kill more than 250 say officials

    President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared KwaZulu-Natal a disaster zone

  21. South Africa floods kill 60

    Mudslides and torrential rains kill at least 60 people in the city of Durban

  22. South Africa fire: What are Johannesburg's hijacked buildings?

    More than 70 people were killed including 12 children during a fire in Johannesburg

  23. South Africa elections: The ANC loses its majority. What happens next?

    Who will South Africa's African National Congress party choose as its coalition partner?

  24. South Africa deploys the army to quell riots

    The military has been deployed in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal

  25. South Africa deploys envoys in wake of xenophobic violence

    The team will visit seven countries to deliver messages of solidarity

  26. South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa Sworn In

    Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in during the first sitting of renewed National Assembly

  27. South Africa court rules lockdown restrictions 'irrational'

    South Africa has had some of the most restrictive lockdown measures in the world

  28. South Africa Court open to review Zuma's judgement

    Former president Jacob Zuma was sentenced to 15 months in jail for contempt of court

  29. South Africa considers importing Russian crude

    South Africa's energy minister says Russian oil is not on the sanctions list

  30. South Africa building fire: What happened to survivors?

    More than 70 people died in the Usindiso building in central Johannesburg in 2023

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