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At least 73 dead in South Africa building fire
At least 73 people are dead and dozens more injured after a fire ripped through a five-story building in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Johannesburg building fire leaves more than 70 people dead in South Africa, authorities say
A nighttime fire ripped through a rundown five-story building in Johannesburg that was occupied by homeless people and squatters, killing at least 73 people early Thursday
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Netherlands repels Kgatlana, South Africa to reach Women's World Cup quarterfinals
The Oranje held off Thembi Kgatlana and South Africa’s counter attacks to reach the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals where they will meet Spain.
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South Africa's Women's World Cup captain says team has resolved pay dispute
South African players are committed to playing in the Women’s World Cup following disputes around player and support staff pay, and the team captain has assured fans back home they are fully focused on their upcoming tournament matches.
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USWNT to play South Africa twice in post-World Cup friendlies
The U.S. women’s national team will meet South Africa twice in September in their first fixtures after the 2023 FIFA World Cup.
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Mozambique's ex-finance minister extradited to US to face trial over $2 billion corruption scandal
The ex-finance minister is accused of receiving bribes of up to $17 million during a scheme that secured loans for Mozambican state-owned companies from foreign banks and financiers for maritime projects
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Toxic gas leak in South Africa kills 16 people, including 3 children, police say
At least 16 people, including three children, died when toxic gas leaked from a cylinder near Johannesburg, South African police said Wednesday.
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Rare minor earthquake shakes Johannesburg, South Africa's biggest city
There were no immediate reports of casualties or any significant damage. An earthquake of that strength is classified as minor but would be clearly felt and might cause small damage to buildings.
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Snake on a Plane! South African Pilot Finds Venomous Cobra Under Seat
A pilot in South Africa made a hasty emergency landing after discovering a highly venomous cobra hiding under his seat.
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Oscar Pistorius Is Denied His Parole After Serving Half His Sentence for the Murder of Reeva Steenkamp
Former Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was denied parole Friday after it was decided that he had not served the “minimum detention period” required to be released from prison following his murder conviction for the 2013 killing of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
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Tiger Attacks Man After Escaping Enclosure in South Africa; Area Residents Warned to Be on High Alert
Authorities in South Africa are searching for a tiger that escaped from its enclosure at a farm near Johannesburg over the weekend.
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At Least 14 People Dead After Floods Swept Away Members of Church Congregation in South Africa
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.