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Nelson Mandela Foundation deals blow to South African President

South Africa’s President has come under fire from the Nelson Mandela Foundation, which has called for him to be sacked for bad leadership.

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South Africa to withdraw from the ICC

The country's Justice Minister, Michael Masutha, says the court's obligations are no consistent with legislation granting diplomatic immunity to sitting leaders.

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Brics nations seek to build bridges at Goa summit

The leaders of the so-called Brics nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – are meeting in the Indian beach resort of Goa.

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Police and students battle in Joburg as education crisis spirals

The crisis in South African higher education shows no sign of abating as clashes once again erupt between police and students.

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Clashes between students and Police in South Africa

Violent clashes have erupted between students and police officers in South Africa.

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Higher education crisis in South Africa as protests and violence grow

Police and students have engaged in running battles at Wits University in Johannesburg.

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Archbishop Desmond Tutu turns 85 saying he wants 'assisted death'

The veteran anti-apartheid campaigner is backing assisted dying for terminally ill people, which is opposed by his own Anglican church.

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Protests escalate into violence in South Africa as police and students clash

Protesters and police clash as demonstrations over tuition fee increases at Wits University escalate.

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South African police fire rubber bullets at students protesting tuition costs at Rhodes University

Tensions were running high at South Africa’s Rhodes University on Wednesday (September 28) as police and students scuffled during a demonstration over tuition…

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Surge in elephant and rhino poaching looms over UN wildlife summit

A surge in elephant and rhino poaching in Africa is the backdrop to the latest meeting of CITES – the UN’s Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species in…

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South Africa: emergency service work to save illegal workers trapped in mine

Rescuers are working to recover a group of illegal miners who became trapped in a South African gold mine last Wednesday (September 7).

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South Africa court rejects appeal to increase Pistorius sentence

A South African court has dismissed an appeal to increase Oscar Pistorius’ six-year murder sentence by state prosecutors.

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Oscar Pistorius taken to hospital for 'wrist injuries'

Prison officials say the former track star denied he tried to commit suicide by cutting his wrists.

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South Africa's ANC loses control of Pretoria in yet another election setback

Matters have gone from bad to worse for the African National Congress.

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South Africa: ANC loses control of key municipality Nelson Mandela Bay

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress has been dealt a huge blow in municipal elections.

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South Africa's ANC appears poised to lose its grip on power

South Africa’s ruling ANC party seems on track for its worst electoral performance in two decades at the helm.

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South Africa election threatens ANC's grip on power

South African are voting with the ruling African National Congress party in fear of losing power for the first time since apartheid ended 22 years ago.

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Verdi's African-themed Macbeth impresses in Athens

A remarkable take on Verdi’s Macbeth has opened at the Athens Festival.

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What they really really want is gender equality

A Spice Girls remake promotes UN global goals for women

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South Africa: riots hit Pretoria after ANC imposes local mayor candidate

Protesters in South Africa burned buses and trucks, barricaded roads and looted shops in townships in an impoverished district of Pretoria, in a dispute over the ruling party’s candidate for local…