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Dozens Still Missing as South Africa Floods Death Toll Rises to 443

Rescuers searched for dozens of people still missing in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province on Sunday after heavy rains in recent days triggered floods and mudslides that have killed more than 440 people. The floods have left thousands homeless, knocked out power and water services and disrupted operations at one…

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Dozens still missing as South Africa floods death toll rises to 443

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South Africa flood toll nears 400 as rescuers search for missing

Durban (South Africa) (AFP) - Police, army and volunteer rescuers on Friday widened the search for dozens still missing five days after the deadliest storm to strike South Africa's coastal city of Durban in living memory as the death toll rose to nearly 400.

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Climate justice coalition files criminal complaint against South Africa

In recent years, weather patterns in South Africa’s coastal regions have become increasingly unpredictable.

Al Jazeera

S.Africa flood toll nears 400 as rescuers search for missing

AFP

South African police disperse crowd calling for aid after flooding

‘Climate change is here,’ says President Ramaphosa after 300 died in eastern city of Durban

The Guardian - UK

South Africans seek shelter after hundreds killed in catastrophic floods

Victims of South Africa's deadliest storm on record scrambled to get help on Thursday as the death toll from floods and landslides that struck the country's south-east surged beyond 300.

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South Africa braces for more rain after floods kill at least 300

“Catastrophic” floods in South Africa have claimed the lives of at least 300 people.

Evening Standard

South Africa braces for more heavy rain after floods kill hundreds

President describes ‘catastrophe of enormous proportions’ as more than 300 people die in Durban area

The Guardian - UK

More than 250 dead in South Africa floods

At least 259 lives have been lost in flooding in eastern South Africa, with President Cyril Ramaphosa blaming climate change for the devastation.

Crikey

Floods kill more than 300 people in South Africa as search for missing continues

At least 306 people have been killed in flooding around Durban in South Africa. On a visit to the stricken city, President Cyril Ramaphosa described the devastation as a "catastrophe of enormous proportions". Also, Amnesty International accuses Mali of stalling war crimes and abuse investigations. And after the French city…

France 24

Toll in South Africa's deadliest floods on record tops 300

Durban (South Africa) (AFP) - The death toll from devastating floods in and around the South African port city of Durban has risen to 306, the government said Wednesday, after roads and hillsides were washed away as homes collapsed.

AFP

Flooding continues in South Africa's Durban area; 259 dead

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says flooding in the Durban area has taken at least 259 lives and is a “catastrophe of enormous proportions.”

The Independent UK

Toll hits 259 in South Africa's deadliest floods on record

Durban (South Africa) (AFP) - Devastating floods killed 259 in and around the South African city of Durban, a senior government official said Wednesday, after hillsides were washed away, homes collapsed, and more people were still feared missing.

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The Conversation

Russia's war in Ukraine: how South Africa blew its chance as a credible mediator

South Africa has been roundly criticised for its decision to abstain from voting on three UN General Assembly resolutions condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

S.African leader visits flood victims as death toll rises to 306

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged on Wednesday to help the victims of devastating east coast floods, as the death toll rose to 306 from heavy rains that washed out roads and disrupted shipping in one of Africa's busiest ports.

AFP

Nearly 60 dead in South Africa floods

Durban (South Africa) (AFP) - The death toll from floods and mudslides after rainstorms struck the South African port city of Durban and surrounding areas in KwaZulu-Natal province has climbed to 59, authorities said on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera

Ramaphosa likens anti-migrant attacks to apartheid actions

South African president blasts vigilante groups for attacking migrants, warns their actions will not be tolerated.

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Ramaphosa, Biden Talk after South Africa Abstains from UN Russia Vote

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held telephone talks Friday with US President Joe Biden, a day after the continental powerhouse abstained from voting on a resolution suspending Russia from a UN rights body over its aggression in Ukraine. Ramaphosa, whose government has been criticized for refusing to condemn Moscow's bloody…

Financial Times

Financial warfare: will there be a backlash against the dollar?

The sanctions freezing Russia’s foreign currency reserves have created an incentive for countries to bypass the US currency

The Independent UK

Citing decreasing COVID cases, South Africa ends emergency

With declining cases of COVID-19, South Africa has ended its national state of disaster, the legal framework used for two years to impose restrictions to combat the pandemic

Evening Standard

South Africa ditches most of its remaining Covid restrictions as infections fall

South Africa has removed almost all remaining Covid restrictions following a sustained decline in infections.

Radio France Internationale

Angelique Kidjo and DJ Black Coffee dedicate Grammy wins to African youth

Musicians worldwide were celebrated during the 64th Grammy Awards hosted by South African comedian Trevor Noah in Las Vegas on Sunday. Benin’s Angelique Kidjo and South Africa’s DJ Black Coffee won Grammys for their respective albums. Ukraine’s President Zelensky made a surprise video appearance appealing for support.

Daily Record

South Africa eases Covid testing rules for holidaymakers entering into the country

Fully vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to show evidence of a negative PCR test for entry into the country.

The Independent UK

Amid dropping COVID cases, South Africa loosens restrictions

With declining cases of COVID-19, South Africa’s president has announced that it is no longer mandatory to wear masks outdoors and vaccinated travelers entering the country are no longer required to produce a negative PCR tests

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