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    South Africa plans higher alcohol tax

    South Africa plans a to raise alcohol prices in a bid to reduce excessive drinking.

  2. South Africa opens a new Covid vaccine plant

    A new Covid vaccine plant opens in Cape Town, South Africa

  3. South Africa mourns anti-apartheid hero

    South Africa is holding a week of events to mark the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu

  4. South Africa legalises cannabis use

    South Africa's highest court has legalised private consumption of cannabis.

  5. South Africa introduces new rules for funerals to stop Covid-19

    Ceremonies will have to be shorter, and fewer people will be permitted to attend.

  6. South Africa hosts the World Economic Forum on Africa

    Delegates set to discuss 'inclusive growth'

  7. South Africa hit by deadly church collapse

    At least 13 people have died with many injured

  8. South Africa health workers take government to court

    Nurses and Doctors in Johannesburg protest lack of protective equipment to fight Covid19

  9. South Africa has a new president

    Cyril Ramaphosa became president a day after embattled leader Jacob Zuma resigned.

  10. South Africa has a new coalition government

    South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new coalition government.

  11. South Africa grants immunity to officials attending the BRICS summit

    South Africa grants diplomatic immunity to officials attending August's BRICS summit

  12. South Africa government outlines plan for COVID19 recovery

    South Africa government outlines stimulus for recovery from the effects of coronavirus

  13. South Africa floods kill more than 250 say officials

    President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared KwaZulu-Natal a disaster zone

  14. South Africa floods kill 60

    Mudslides and torrential rains kill at least 60 people in the city of Durban

  15. South Africa fire: What are Johannesburg's hijacked buildings?

    More than 70 people were killed including 12 children during a fire in Johannesburg

  16. South Africa elections: The ANC loses its majority. What happens next?

    Who will South Africa's African National Congress party choose as its coalition partner?

  17. South Africa deploys the army to quell riots

    The military has been deployed in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal

  18. South Africa deploys envoys in wake of xenophobic violence

    The team will visit seven countries to deliver messages of solidarity

  19. South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa Sworn In

    Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in during the first sitting of renewed National Assembly

  20. South Africa court rules lockdown restrictions 'irrational'

    South Africa has had some of the most restrictive lockdown measures in the world

  21. South Africa Court open to review Zuma's judgement

    Former president Jacob Zuma was sentenced to 15 months in jail for contempt of court

  22. South Africa considers importing Russian crude

    South Africa's energy minister says Russian oil is not on the sanctions list

  23. South Africa awaits Ramaphosa future

    Uncertainty in South Africa over the President's future

  24. South Africa asked to mediate in Ukraine war - Ramaphosa

    Mr Ramaphosa did not say who had made the approach

  25. South Africa approves ground-breaking HIV prevention

    It is hoped the move will empower women and reduce infections

  26. South Africa and Nigeria leaders meet in solidarity against xenophobia

    Buhari meets Ramaphosa in South Africa weeks after condemning attacks on foreigners there

  27. Son of Equatorial Guinea's president on trial in France

    Teodorin Obiang denies all allegations including amassing a fortune from public funds.

  28. Son of Angola's president: It's competence not nepotism

    Son of Angola's President Jose Eduoardo Dos Santos talks nepotism, succession and wealth

  29. Somaliland pull out troops from disputed town

    The self-declared Somaliland republic withdraw troops from town after deadly violence

  30. Somaliland election: What do we need to know?

    Somaliland prepares for presidential polls amid regional tension

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