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South African tanker blast death toll climbs to 18

The death toll from a gas tanker explosion in Johannesburg on Christmas Eve has climbed to 18, officials said on Tuesday, as South African President Cyril Ramaphosa promised to support people affected by the blast.

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Johannesburg tanker explosion death toll rises to 15

The death toll from a gas tanker that exploded in Johannesburg on Saturday has risen to fifteen, authorities said, from an earlier estimate of eight.

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Truck with liquified gas explodes in South Africa; 8 killed

A truck carrying liquified petroleum gas has exploded in the South African town of Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, killing at least 8 people and injuring 50 others on Saturday

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Tanker explosion kills eight in South Africa, injures scores more and damages hospital

A gas tanker stuck under a bridge explodes in Johannesburg, killing eight people and damaging nearby buildings, including a nearby hospital, according to emergency services.

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Tanker explosion kills 8 in Johannesburg

A gas tanker apparently stuck under a bridge exploded in Johannesburg on Saturday, killing eight people, injuring scores more and damaging nearby buildings, emergency services said.

Reuters

Amazing places in South Africa as holidays become cheaper than ever for Brits

Visitors to South Africa have plenty of big, cultural cities such as Johannesburg and Cape Town to get stuck into, as well as fames wildlife parks such as Kruger

Daily Mirror

African Team Can Reach 2026 World Cup Final, Says CAF Boss Motsepe

African football boss Patrice Motsepe told a press conference in Johannesburg on Wednesday he believes a team from the continent can reach the 2026 World Cup final. "Morocco opened the door by reaching the semi-finals this month and I am confident an African nation will go further at the next…

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South Africa's Ramaphosa: wounded president re-elected to party helm

President Cyril Ramaphosa, the anti-apartheid champion who become one of South Africa's wealthiest businessmen, survived a challenge for the leadership of his party on Monday, days after he was spared impeachment proceedings over a scandal dubbed "Farmgate".

Reuters

Ramaphosa survives 'Farmgate' scandal to stay at helm of South Africa's ruling ANC

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC) on Monday, overcoming the "Farmgate" scandal and paving the way for him to contest the presidency again at 2024 elections.

Reuters

Analysis: Countdown to perdition or 2nd term for SA’s Ramaphosa?

President Ramaphosa could survive an impeachment vote this week but seeking re-election could be harder.

Al Jazeera

Durban coastline: sewage polluted beaches pose threat to holiday makers and the environment

Large numbers of businesses in eThekwini on South Africa’s eastern seaboard – which includes the port city of Durban – rely heavily on tourism. It’s a popular holiday destination, only six hours by road from Johannesburg. Millions of people living inland head to the warm coastline over the country’s extended…

The Conversation

Johannesburg floods: Desperate search for survivors as 14 killed in deadly water surge

The body of water had a surge wave over two feet high and washed over 33 terrified worshippers who were at a cleansing service on the Jukskei River in Johannesburg, South Africa

Daily Mirror

South African president's future considered by ruling party

A crucial meeting of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party to discuss the future of President Cyril Ramaphosa got underway in Johannesburg on Monday

The Independent UK

Search for Johannesburg worshippers swept by flood; 14 dead

The death toll from the tragic flash flood that swept away members of a church congregation along the Jukskei River in Johannesburg has risen from nine to 14

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Flash flood kills nine churchgoers with eight missing after religious rituals near river

Rescue workers have been searching the waters of the Jukskei river in Johannesburg, South Africa, after a number of people were swept away in the devastating flood

The Conversation

Street food keeps Johannesburg going - but working conditions of vendors are unhealthy

Informal vendors are a common feature in urban areas. Also known as street vendors, they sell products or provide services on a public road, in a regulated market or in other public spaces. These vendors usually sell food close to places of employment, educational institutions, and transit hubs.

The Conversation

White butterflies are filling Johannesburg's skies earlier than usual. Climate change is to blame

Each year around mid-summer, somewhere between December and mid-January, the skies of South Africa’s Gauteng province, including the city of Johannesburg, fill with small white butterflies. Some land in people’s gardens, allowing a closer look at the thin brown markings on their wings. Those markings give the butterflies their name:…

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Rock art: how South Africa's coat of arms got to feature an ancient San painting

A new exhibition in Johannesburg titled ǃke e꞉ ǀxarra ǁke – People who are Different: Come Together celebrates the rock art of the San people, the first inhabitants of southern Africa. Presented by the University of the Witwatersrand’s Rock Art Research Institute and the Origins Centre, the exhibition includes an…

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Sandton terror alert: time for South Africa to improve its intelligence sharing channels with the US

The announcement in October 2022 by the US embassy in South Africa of a possible terror attack caused a lot of confusion, concern and, in some cases, anger in the country. The alert advised US citizens and personnel to stay away from large gatherings around Sandton, Johannesburg’s financial centre.

The Times of India

FIFA World Cup: Africa's angst and Pele's unfulfilled prediction

Sometimes, some stories are meant to be incomplete, but they are riveting, dramatic and symbolic. Let’s turn back the clock to the Soccer City in Johannesburg 12 Julys ago and reconstruct Asamoah Gyan’s story.

Reuters

Israeli gang leader appears in South African court for extradition hearing

A suspected Israeli gang leader, arrested by South African police on Thursday in an affluent Johannesburg suburb, appeared in court on Friday for an extradition hearing.

The Times of India

SA T20 league will help national team achieve required depth, feels Jacques Kallis

JOHANNESBURG: The legendary Jacques Kallis feels South Africa's T20 side, in future, will have greater depth as upcoming talent will get a great platform to express themselves in the upcoming SA T20 league, where all teams are owned by IPL franchise owners.

The Times of India

Shubhankar Sharma starts well in second round at Nedbank as weather halts play

JOHANNESBURG: India's Shubhankar Sharma played just eight holes, hitting three birdies, in the second round when play was halted due to inclement weather at the Nedbank Golf Challenge on the DP World Tour here.

The Times of India

Shubhankar Sharma starts with a modest even par 72 in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG: India's Shubhankar Sharma opened with a modest even par 72 to be tied 32nd after the first round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge here.

The Conversation

South Africa provides fertile ground for funders of terrorism. Here's why

The US embassy in South Africa has twice raised the alarm recently about terrorism in the country. On 26 October it issued a security alert for a possible terror attack in Sandton, the financial centre of Johannesburg.

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