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South Africa's many illegal guns a factor in bar shootings

South African police are patrolling the streets of Johannesburg’s Soweto township, following a spate of bar shootings that have rocked the nation

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Springboks make 15 changes for series decider against Wales

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has made 15 changes to his matchday 23 for the series-deciding third Test against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday.

AFP

Calls for crackdown on gangs in South Africa after spate of gun attacks

Attack on tavern near Johannesburg in which 15 were killed was one of several similar incidents over the weekend

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Mane, Salah among African Player of the Year contenders

Johannesburg (AFP) - Former Liverpool teammates Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah are among 10 stars shortlisted for the 2022 African Player of the Year award, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Monday.

AFP

South Africa travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go

Wildlife, winelands and winsome beaches – South Africa is a holiday favourite for a reason

The Independent UK

South African police investigate two deadly bar shootings

Police in South Africa are investigating two bar shootings, one in a township close to Johannesburg and another in the country's east at the weekend. At least 19 people were killed and dozens injured.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa police say 15 killed in bar shooting in Soweto

South Africa police say a shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg’s Soweto township has killed 15 people and left others in critical condition

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2 bar shootings leave 19 dead in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG: Two bar shootings, one in a township close to Johannesburg and another in eastern South Africa, left 19 dead, police said on Sunday.

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Two bar shootings leave 19 dead in South Africa

Johannesburg (AFP) - Two bar shootings, one in a township close to Johannesburg, the other in eastern South Africa, left 19 dead, police said on Sunday as they tried to verify if the murders were linked.

AFP

South Africa police say 19 killed in dual bar shootings

Two bar shootings, one in a township close to Johannesburg and another in eastern South Africa, left 19 dead, police said on Sunday.

France 24

A group of people opened fire at a bar in South Africa, killing 15

A mass shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg's Soweto township has killed at least 15 people and left others in critical condition.

WEKU

South Africa police say 15 killed in bar shooting in Soweto

A mass shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg's Soweto township has killed 15 people and left others in critical condition, according to police.

WEKU

Johannesburg shooting: Fifteen killed and three fight for life after gunmen open fire in Soweto bar

Police investigating reports men arrived in taxi before opening fire on those inside venue

The Independent UK

Springboks defend 19 changes as Wales legend Edwards cries foul

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has defended making 19 changes to his squad for a potential series-clinching Test against Wales on Saturday after legend Gareth Edwards called the decision "disrespectful".

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Winger Cuthbert replaces Adams in only change to Wales team

Johannesburg (AFP) - Winger Alex Cuthbert replaces Josh Adams in the only change to the Wales starting line-up for the second Test against South Africa on Saturday in Bloemfontein.

AFP

Long winter: South Africans struggle with rolling blackouts

Johannesburg (AFP) - Unable to switch on lights or heaters, cook dinner or charge their phones, South Africans are spending their mid-winter evenings plunged in darkness and low-tech living.

AFP

Pollard to lead Springbok team showing 14 changes against Wales

Johannesburg (AFP) - Recalled fly-half Handre Pollard will captain a South Africa team showing 14 changes to the starting line-up for the second Test against Wales in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

AFP

Pollard set for Springboks recall after Jantjies gamble misfires

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa are likely to recall first choice fly-half Handre Pollard in place of misfiring Elton Jantjies for the second Test against Wales on Saturday.

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The Conversation

Plasma gangs: how South Africans' fears about crime created an urban legend

Around the middle of 2013 a series of stories appeared in the South African press about a new phenomenon called ‘plasma gangs’, presented as the latest iteration of the country’s crime crisis. Journalists, broadcasters, police and government spokespeople, social media users and local residents shared tales online and in mainstream…

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S.African entrepreneur seeks to turn caterpillars into tasty snacks

Johannesburg (AFP) - A start-up entrepreneur from South Africa wants to change the way edible caterpillars popularly known as "mopane worms" are viewed and eaten.

AFP

Champions South Africa begin World Cup countdown against lowly Wales

Johannesburg (AFP) - Siya Kolisi-captained South Africa begin on Saturday against Wales in Pretoria a 16-match countdown before defending the Rugby World Cup title in France next September.

AFP

Wales captain Jones on bench for first Springboks Test

Johannesburg (AFP) - British and Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will start on the bench and flanker Tommy Reffell will win his first cap for Wales against South Africa on Saturday.

AFP

South Africa's Eskom announces further power cuts

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa, a country plagued by power shortages, on Tuesday imposed the the toughest electricity rationing in two and a half years after labour disputes disrupted production at several plants.

AFP

Much-changed Springboks to face Wales in first Test

Johannesburg (AFP) - Siya Kolisi-captained South Africa will face Wales in Pretoria on Saturday with a much changed starting line-up from that which lost to England in their last Test seven months ago.

AAP

WA premier, Qantas chief bury the hatchet

Qantas will launch direct flights from Perth to Johannesburg and Jakarta as Western Australia continues its reopening after years of border closures.

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