South Africa has been making headlines recently due to a series of tragic incidents, including a building collapse that left construction workers trapped and a bus crash that claimed the lives of many passengers. Additionally, there have been reports of corruption allegations involving prominent figures in the country, such as former President Jacob Zuma and the Parliament speaker. These events have sparked public outrage and raised concerns about safety standards and governance in South Africa.
South Africa, officially known as the Republic of South Africa, is located at the southern tip of the African continent. It is a diverse nation with a population of over 59 million people and covers an area of approximately 1,221,037 square kilometers. South Africa has a rich history, marked by the legacy of apartheid and the subsequent transition to democracy in the 1990s under the leadership of Nelson Mandela. The country is known for its cultural diversity, natural beauty, and vibrant arts scene. However, it also faces challenges such as high levels of inequality, crime, and political corruption.
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The United Nations’ top court is opening two days of hearings into a request from South Africa to make sure Israel halts its military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah
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Rejig is more radical than anything Anglo has tried in recent past but Australian miner could make fresh bid
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Authorities say an exhaustive rescue operation to find missing construction workers trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building in South Africa is ending after nearly two weeks and with 19 people still unaccounted for
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Israel has lashed out at South Africa's case before the UN's top court, describing it as "completely divorced" from reality, as Pretoria urges judges to order a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Rescuers searching feverishly for trapped survivors; 75 construction workers were on site during Monday’s collapse.
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A report into a building fire that killed 76 people in South Africa last year has concluded that city authorities should be held responsible because they were aware of serious safety issues at the apartment block at least four years before the blaze
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Fred Tomlinson completes Sunday's race on Monday at the alternative finish line for slower runners.
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Former President Jacob Zuma hopes to run for office for the opposition uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) in May elections.
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Russ Cook, nicknamed ‘Hardest Geezer’, claims to be the first person to run the full length of Africa - but that has been disputed by a seven-member association, who say it was first achieved 14 years ago
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Six suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of Luke Fleurs
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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula resigned amid accusations she solicited bribes when she was defence minister
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South African health officials say the 8-year-old lone survivor of a bus crash that killed at least 45 people before Easter weekend will be discharged from the hospital on Wednesday
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The Hague court says Gaza is "no longer facing only a risk of famine" but that "famine is setting in".
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An eight-year-old girl survived and was airlifted to hospital in serious condition.
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High Court slated to respond to government request for extension to respond to petition after AG warns state will be obliged to start conscripting Haredim next week
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South African prosecutors say they intend to charge the Parliament speaker with corruption
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Lawyers for Israel at World Court deny allegations offensive against Hamas is deliberately causing humanitarian suffering, call Pretoria's repeated requests an abuse of procedures
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A 35-year-old male suspect has been arrested but police say the motive for the fatal stabbings is still unclear.
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Contrasting verdicts in similar court cases raise questions about the US judiciary’s objectivity on Israel-Palestine.
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