Tag: south Africa
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South Africa Mass Shooting: 17 Killed, One Hospitalized, 6 Survive
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A brutal mass shooting in a remote South African town has left 17 people dead and several injured. On Friday night, two homesteads in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, were targeted. Twelve women and one man were killed at one location, while three women and one man were murdered at the other.…
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South Africa Receives Remains of 42 Freedom Fighters Who Died in Exile
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The remains of 42 South African freedom fighters who died in exile during the struggle against white minority rule have been returned to South Africa. The bodies, exhumed from Zimbabwe and Zambia, were received by government officials and family members at the Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria on Wednesday.…
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Can South Africa’s ICJ Appeal Stop Israel’s Gaza Operations?
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South Africa Appeals to ICJ to Halt Israel’s Gaza Operations Amid Escalating Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis As the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza continues to escalate, South Africa has taken a significant step on the international stage. On May 16, 2024, South Africa presented its arguments to the…
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South Africa Approves Controversial National Health Insurance Scheme
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South Africa’s new National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa, has sparked debate. South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a significant health reform, the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, which aims to revolutionize the country’s health sector. This move, considered the most…
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South African Rapper AKA Murder Case: Five Suspects Denied Bail
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South African Rapper AKA Murder Case: The murder of South African rapper AKA shocked the nation. A targeted assassination outside a Durban restaurant led to the arrest of suspects, with two more awaiting extradition. The Durban magistrate’s court has denied bail for the five men suspected of murdering South African…
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Remembering Nelson Mandela: A Champion of Justice and Freedom
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On May 9, 1994, Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as South Africa’s first Black president, marking a historic moment in the nation’s struggle against apartheid. Mandela’s journey from a young lawyer to a political prisoner to a world-renowned leader is a testament to his unwavering commitment to justice and freedom. Born…
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BRICS
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The Evolution of BRICS in Global Economics and Geopolitics BRICS, an acronym initially coined by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill in 2001, represents a powerful coalition of five rapidly growing economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Originally envisioned as investment hotspots, these nations have evolved into a formidable…