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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about South Africa, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 14,569 stories have been published about South Africa which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about South Africa, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 14,569 stories have been published about South Africa which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Politics · Johannesburg

South Africa arrests 87 before massive anti-government protest

48% Center coverage: 29 sources

South African security forces say 87 people had been arrested in the last 12 hours across the country over public violence before planned protests by the left-wing Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party. The EFF is the third largest party in South Africa. It has called for a national shutdown to demand the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The party draws support from poor and working-class South Africans who feel left out of the country's prosperity since the end of white minority rule.See the Story

Cricket · South Africa

Hope's ton lifts West Indies to win over South Africa in second ODI

40% Right coverage: 10 sources

West Indies defeat hosts South Africa by 48 runs in second one-day international. New captain Shai Hope scores 128 not out in West Indies score of 335 for eight in 50 overs. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma hits career best 144 from 118 balls in reply. The first game at the same venue was washed out without a ball being bowled.See the Story

Cyril Ramaphosa · South Africa

South Africa responds to ICC warrant against Russian president

75% Right coverage: 4 sources

Thousands of protesters call on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign over lack of jobs and electricity. Security forces guard malls and streets to prevent any violence and looting. State electricity utility Eskom is implementing the worst rolling blackouts on record, leaving households in the dark for up to 10 hours a day.See the Story

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Africa · South Africa

Taxi operators arrested after storming Mpumalanga police station, demanding murder accused's release

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Police in Emalahleni arrested 23 taxi operators who allegedly stormed a police station. They demanded the release of a man who was under arrest for murder. The taxi operators also allegedly threatened police officers. All 23 people, aged 20 to 54, will face public violence charges in court.

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Weapons · Cape Town

Two alleged gang hitmen tracked down and arrested in Cape Town, weapon found dumped in field

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Two alleged hitmen with suspected links to the Terrible Josters gang in Cape Town were arrested. Their arrests stem from an attempted murder in Kleinvlei earlier this month. The weapon used in the attempted murder, as well as a magazine, were found abandoned in a field.

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Africa · Mpumalanga

Woman accused of defrauding Eskom of almost R15m while employed as senior buyer in Mpumalanga

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Thandeka Innocentia Nkosi, 42, was remanded by the Hendrina Magistrate's Court. She worked as a senior buyer at an Eskom power station in 2013. She is charged withft, fraud and money laundering. Four other people have been arrested in the case.

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South Africa · South Africa

NPO offers R1m reward for information on who ordered ‘hit’ on Bosasa liquidator and son

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Eskom · South Africa

Woman accused of defrauding Eskom of R14 million expected to seek release on bail

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South Africa · South Africa

Bogus Eastern Cape teacher arrested, charged with fraud

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Africa · Johannesburg

South Africans Stay Home to Protest Lack of Jobs, Electricity

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party called for a nationwide shutdown to protest frequent power cuts and high unemployment. The party's leader, Julius Malema, had called for businesses to close and people to stay home to protest record unemployment and ongoing power cuts. At least 550 people were arrested across the country.

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Hermanus · Hermanus

Man drowns after being swept off rocks in Hermanus

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

One of three men swept off rocks in Hermanus was declared dead after being brought ashore on Tuesday.

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