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Woman baffled after blue water flows out of her tap as she asks if it's safe

A spokesperson for the local water utility firm, Johannesburg Water, said it suspects the blue water was contaminated by copper in the building, but samples had been taken for testing in South Africa

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S.Africa not ditching coal 'just like that', Ramaphosa cautions

Johannesburg (AFP) - Coal-rich but energy-starved South Africa will not immediately abandon its fossil-fuelled electricity generating plants as it transitions to cleaner forms of power, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Sunday.

AFP

India to get more than 100 cheetahs from S.Africa

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa said Thursday that it had reached a deal to transfer more than 100 cheetahs to India as part of an ambitious project to reintroduce the spotted cats in the south Asian country.

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Thousands protest South Africa's energy crisis

Johannesburg (AFP) - Several thousands of people took to the streets in South Africa on Wednesday to protest a prolonged energy crisis that has resulted in crippling power cuts for the continent's most industrialised economy.

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Hundreds protest S.Africa energy crisis

Johannesburg (AFP) - Hundreds of people took to the streets in Johannesburg on Wednesday to protest a prolonged energy crisis causing record power cuts in South Africa.

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Richards Bay second in South Africa despite own goal, penalty miss

Johannesburg (AFP) - South African Premiership surprise side Richards Bay conceded an own goal and missed a penalty in a 1-1 draw at SuperSport United on Sunday that kept them second.

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Tigers in South Africa: a farming industry exists – often for their body parts

A tiger escaped from a residence and roamed the countryside outside Johannesburg, South Africa, for four days this month. It attacked a man and killed several animals, and was eventually shot by the authorities. Tigers aren’t native to South Africa and are considered an alien species. Its escape highlights the…

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Tiger euthanised in South Africa after escaping from private home

South African authorities euthanised a tiger on Wednesday after she escaped from an enclosure in a private home, killed several animals and injured a man, raising questions about whether exotic animals should be allowed to be kept as pets.

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All-time great Hashim Amla ends long playing career

Johannesburg (AFP) - Hashim Amla ended his 22-year playing career on Wednesday, with his legacy secure as one of South Africa's all-time cricketing greats.

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Bavuma back as South Africa captain after missing T20 tournament

Johannesburg (AFP) - Temba Bavuma will return from the sidelines of South Africa’s new Twenty20 tournament to captain the country in three one-day internationals against England later this month.

AFP

Tiger kills dog and mauls man after escaping from enclosure at private farm

Authorities in South Africa are trying to locate a tiger after it escaped from its enclosure near Johannesburg. It killed a dog and mauled a man who survived but was taken to the hospital

Daily Mirror

South Africa: Search on after tiger escapes, attacks man

Authorities in South Africa are searching for a tiger that escaped from its enclosure at a farm near Johannesburg over the weekend

The Independent UK

Coach Conrad tasked with restoring South African Test fortunes

Johannesburg (AFP) - Cricket South Africa on Monday announced Shukri Conrad and Rob Walter as coaches of the country's Test and limited overs teams respectively.

AFP

Late goals end Orlando Pirates' losing streak

Johannesburg (AFP) - Orlando Pirates snapped a three-match South African Premiership losing run when they scored two added-time goals to beat Golden Arrows 3-1 in Soweto on Saturday.

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Six nations bid to replace Guinea as 2025 Africa Cup hosts

Johannesburg (AFP) - Algeria, Morocco, South Africa, Zambia and Benin-Nigeria want to replace Guinea as hosts of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, CAF president Patrice Motsepe confirmed on Saturday.

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Marumo Gallants snatch draw to move off bottom in South Africa

Johannesburg (AFP) - Ranga Chivaviro equalised one minute from time to earn Marumo Gallants a 1-1 South African Premiership draw at Stellenbosch on Wednesday, and lift the club off the bottom of the table.

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Rugby World Cup-winning coach White recovering after surgery

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa Rugby World Cup-winning coach Jake White was recovering on Monday after successful abdominal surgery, the Bulls franchise said.

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How migrant entrepreneurs find their way in South Africa

The pros and cons of the informal economy and how migrant business spaces are initiated and expanded.

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Rare victory lifts Royal seven places in South Africa

Johannesburg (AFP) - Royal AM beat AmaZulu 2-0 in a Durban derby on Sunday and rose seven places to fifth, after leaders Mamelodi Sundowns were the only club to win among those who began the weekend in the top eight positions.

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Ivorian Sangare stars as Sekhukhune spoil Kaizer Chiefs' birthday

Johannesburg (AFP) - Ivory Coast goalkeeper Badra Sangare starred as Sekhukhune United spoiled the 53rd birthday of Kaizer Chiefs with a shock 1-0 South African Premiership win on Saturday.

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Williams goes 671 minutes without conceding as Sundowns triumph

Johannesburg (AFP) - Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams stretched his run without conceding in the South African Premiership to 671 minutes as the leaders won 2-0 at third-placed Richards Bay on Friday.

AFP

Roux quits senior South African rugby post

Johannesburg (AFP) - South African franchise bosses Eduard Coetzee and Edgar Rathbone are possible replacements for Jurie Roux, whose resignation as national rugby union chief executive was confirmed on Friday.

The Independent UK

Ponte City: How Johannesburg's notorious towerblock cleaned up its act

Ponte City was built as a Johannesburg landmark, and became one for all the wrong reasons. Clara Wiggins goes on a tour

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World Cup heroes Morocco must wait till September for competitive match

Johannesburg (AFP) - World Cup history makers Morocco must wait until September for their next competitive match -- a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in South Africa.

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Zwane ends goal drought as patient leaders Sundowns beat Swallows

Johannesburg (AFP) - Veteran Themba Zwane ended a 12-match South African Premiership goal drought by scoring to seal a 2-0 win for leaders Mamelodi Sundowns over lowly Swallows on Tuesday.

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