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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from South Africa, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 13,753 stories have been published about South Africa which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from South Africa, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 13,753 stories have been published about South Africa which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Fossils · JohannesburgFossils found at the Sterkfontein Caves in South Africa reveal nearly four million years of hominin and environmental evolution. New ages range from 3.4-3.6 million years for Member 4 of the cave. The new dates show that Australopithecus existed almost a million years prior to the appearance of Paranthropus and Homo.See the Story
Early human fossils found in cave are a million years older than expected
57% Center coverage: 21 sources
Africa · JohannesburgSource close to the investigation says 21 youths may have died from a gas leak. All were teenagers, the youngest a 13-year-old girl. Authorities had earlier ruled out a stampede, saying they were probably accidentally poisoned by something they ate, drank or smoked. Police are examining all appliances in the venue.See the Story
Gas leak may have killed 21 youths in South Africa tavern
40% Left coverage: 10 sources
Shark · PortOrcas have been terrorizing the population off the coast of South Africa for five years. Great white sharks have been avoiding these areas for fear of becoming the orcas next victims. The more the Orcas frequent these sites, the longer the great white sharks stay away. The change in both top predators behavior could be related to a decline in prey populations, including fishes and sharks.See the Story
The pair of Orcas deterring Great White Sharks
57% Center coverage: 7 sources
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Africa · South AfricaIt's been 16 months since Acting Judge Bernard Martin reserved judgment in a matter relating to emergency housing for many destitute families that face evictions in the Drakenstein municipality.See the Story
Crucial housing judgment still outstanding 16 months later, judiciary fails to explain why
100% Center coverage: 2 sources
Cape Town · Cape TownZubair is currently in Cape Town, South Africa, filming for the adventure reality show.See the Story
Khatron Ke Khiladi 12: Rohit Shetty dubs Jannat Zubair the ‘baby shark’ of the show
ANC · Free StateMagashule attended the EFF's Freedom Charter commemoration events in Soweto on 26 June. The ANC has warned its members not to emulate the corruption accused leader. The Free State ANC has been troubled by disputes for several years since the departure of Magashule to the national office in 2017.See the Story
'Irresponsible conduct': ANC Free State slams Ace Magashule for attending EFF gathering
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East London · East LondonCounselling psychologist Dr Joshua Ndlela says neither the teens nor the parents can be blamed for Sunday morning's unfortunate events. The kids, aged between 13 and 17, were killed by what pathologists believe was a gaseous substance. Get 14 days free of our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month.See the Story
'Don't blame parents for Scenery Park tragedy' - psychologist says after teenagers die in tavern
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Cape Town · Cape TownA former police constable accused of fatally shooting three people, including a policeman, at New Somerset Hospital appeared virtually in the Cape Town magistrate's court on Thursday.See the Story
New Somerset Hospital 'shooter' back in court, evidence still being gathered
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Western Cape · Western CapeThe South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for wind in different parts of the province. Strong north-westerly winds with speeds between 50 and 60km/h are expected over southern Namakwa, the Western Cape winelands, Central Karoo, northern parts of Garden Route districts, including the City of Cape Town.See the Story
Level 2 warning: Strong winds to usher in another cold front in Western Cape
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Durban · Durban10 suspects allegedly made off with an undisclosed amount of jewellery and a box of vouchers after robbing the shop. The suspects allegedly held the store's employees at gunpoint during the robbery, which was captured on video by onlookers and subsequently went viral on social media. A 78-second clip of the alleged robbery shows the suspects stealing from a window display.See the Story
Westville Mall robbery: 10 suspects hit jewellery shop in Durban
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Eastern Cape · Eastern CapeThe 59-year-old is accused of raping the pupil after summoning her to his office at a school in Ntabankulu. He allegedly slapped the complainant and threatened her with death if she reported the matter. The magistrate said it was not in the interest of justice for the man to be released on bail.See the Story
Eastern Cape school principal who allegedly raped matric pupil denied bail
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
