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South African flood victims search for bodies of lost loved ones

Bonakele Mtshali was away at a funeral when flash floods on South Africa's east coast swept her iron-roof shack off the hillside in Lindelani township, taking two of her girls with it.

Reuters

'Phenomenal' teen ace on brink of Wales call gives Pivac another nudge with giant match-winning cup final display

He performed outstandingly for his team when it truly mattered amid ongoing talk he could be Wales' bolter for the summer tour to South Africa

Wales Online

Rugby evening headlines as world legend set to fight YouTube star Jake Paul and South Africa to spring shock against Wales

Your rugby news from Wales and around the world on Good Friday, April 15

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South Africa media launch scathing blast at 'limp' Wales and predict emphatic beating awaits Wayne Pivac's team

Wales play three Tests against the Springboks this summer and the South African media are expecting an easy ride for the world champions

Wales Online

Climate justice coalition files criminal complaint against South Africa

In recent years, weather patterns in South Africa’s coastal regions have become increasingly unpredictable.

Al Jazeera

Death toll from S.Africa floods rises to 395 - SABC

The death toll from days of flooding on South Africa's east coast rose to 395 on Friday, up from an earlier estimate of 341.

Reuters

S.Africans search for survivors in ruins of floods that killed nearly 400

South Africans were searching for survivors on Friday of floods that killed almost 400 people, according to the latest tally, washing away homes and roads and leaving thousands without shelter, water and power.

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Medical Marijuana Subsidiary Kannaway Reports Largest Revenue In Company History For South Africa Division

Kannaway subsidiary of Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTCPK:MJNA) achieved its largest revenue month in the company’s history in its South Africa division for March 2022.

Benzinga

Queen sympathises with South Africa after nation hit by deadly floods

Heavy rains and flooding have claimed the lives of at least 306 in South Africa’s eastern KwaZulu-Natal province.

The Independent UK

South African police disperse crowd calling for aid after flooding

‘Climate change is here,’ says President Ramaphosa after 300 died in eastern city of Durban

The Guardian - UK

Xenophobia is on the rise in South Africa: scholars weigh in on the migrant question

International migration in South Africa, particularly as it relates to the labour market, is a highly contentious topic. We, the undersigned migration scholars, want to share relevant information about this important topic. Our work shows that international migrants make up only a small percentage of the South African population, and…

The Conversation

South African floods wreaked havoc because people are forced to live in disaster prone areas

Rapid urbanisation and government failure to deliver adequate housing are among the driving forces behind the proliferation of informal settlements across South African cities and towns. These informal settlements are notorious for their perilous and unhealthy conditions.

The Conversation

Floods in South Africa: protecting people must include a focus on women and girls

Climate change is one of the main factors contributing to recurring floods experienced in many parts of the world over the past years. In 2021, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reported that emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities contributed approximately 1.1℃ of global warming between 1850 and 1900.…

The Conversation

Floods in South Africa's Durban area kill more than 300

Heavy rains and flooding have killed at least 306 people in South Africa’s eastern KwaZulu-Natal province, including the city of Durban, and more rainstorms are forecast in the coming days

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South Africans seek shelter after hundreds killed in catastrophic floods

Victims of South Africa's deadliest storm on record scrambled to get help on Thursday as the death toll from floods and landslides that struck the country's south-east surged beyond 300.

Evening Standard

South Africa braces for more rain after floods kill at least 300

“Catastrophic” floods in South Africa have claimed the lives of at least 300 people.

Daily Mirror

Deadliest ever South African storm kills 300 and helps crocodiles ESCAPE from farm

The deadliest storm ever recorded in South Africa has already taken 300 lives, including 10 from a single family, as well as flooding a crocodile farm and helping the beasts escape from captivity

The Conversation

Grammy star Black Coffee: winning the world, losing at home

I first saw Nkosinathi Maphumulo aka Black Coffee perform at Amaros Night Club in Pretoria, South Africa during the late 2000s. Dressed in a casual T-shirt, no one would have guessed he was destined for global glory. Beneath strobe lights, bathed in throbbing house music, clashing voices and perspiration, he…

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The Guardian - UK

South Africa braces for more heavy rain after floods kill hundreds

President describes ‘catastrophe of enormous proportions’ as more than 300 people die in Durban area

France 24

Floods kill more than 300 people in South Africa as search for missing continues

At least 306 people have been killed in flooding around Durban in South Africa. On a visit to the stricken city, President Cyril Ramaphosa described the devastation as a "catastrophe of enormous proportions". Also, Amnesty International accuses Mali of stalling war crimes and abuse investigations. And after the French city…

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Flooding continues in South Africa's Durban area; 259 dead

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says flooding in the Durban area has taken at least 259 lives and is a “catastrophe of enormous proportions.”

The Conversation

Local knowledge adds value to mapping flood risk in South Africa's informal settlements

The current flooding in South Africa’s coastal city of Durban is dire and reports indicate that hundreds of people have died and thousands directly affected. Several months’ worth of rainfall have fallen in a day or so, and the effects have been catastrophic.

The Conversation

Russia's war in Ukraine: how South Africa blew its chance as a credible mediator

South Africa has been roundly criticised for its decision to abstain from voting on three UN General Assembly resolutions condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

S.African leader visits flood victims as death toll rises to 306

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged on Wednesday to help the victims of devastating east coast floods, as the death toll rose to 306 from heavy rains that washed out roads and disrupted shipping in one of Africa's busiest ports.

The Times of India

Graeme Smith feels 'mental strain' of leading India may be taking toll on Rohit Sharma in IPL

MUMBAI: Former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith feels the "mental strain" of leading the Indian team across formats may be taking a toll on Rohit Sharma in the ongoing IPL.

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