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S.Africa's Zuma says successor Ramaphosa 'corrupt', committed 'treason'

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa's graft-accused former president Jacob Zuma on Saturday accused his successor, Cyril Ramaphosa, of corruption and committing treason following a cash heist scandal at the latter's farm.

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S.Africa paves way for cryptocurrency regulation

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa's financial watchdog on Thursday declared cryptocurrency a financial product, paving way for the regulation of the assets in the continent's most advanced economy.

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Sundowns regain lead in South Africa as ref escorted to safety

Johannesburg (AFP) - Sphelele Mkhulise scored his first South African Premiership goal this season to give Mamelodi Sundowns a 1-0 win over Marumo Gallants on Wednesday that takes them top again.

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Murder of Johannesburg sex workers shows why South Africa must urgently decriminalise the trade

The decomposed bodies of six women, four of whom were identified as sex workers, were recently discovered at a panel beating factory in Johannesburg. A 20-year-old man has been charged with six counts of murder. The case highlights, again, the risks of sex work for women in South Africa.

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Japan-based Springboks available for England Test

Johannesburg (AFP) - Rugby World Cup title-holders South Africa will be able to use their Japan-based Springboks against England at Twickenham on November 26, coach Jacques Nienaber said on Tuesday.

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South Africa's biggest cities are out of water, but the dams are full: what's gone wrong

South Africa’s major cities in the Gauteng Province – the country’s economic heartland – are experiencing major water shortages. In Johannesburg and Tshwane taps have run dry, with numerous areas experiencing intermittent supply while some areas have no water at all.

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Fallen African giants Mazembe to face South African rookies Royal

Johannesburg (AFP) - Former Club World Cup runners-up TP Mazembe will take a first step toward becoming African club giants again when they face South African side Royal AM during November.

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Suspected serial killer appears in court in South Africa

South African women’s rights groups and sex workers have demonstrated outside a Johannesburg court where a 21-year-old man appeared in connection with the discovery of six decomposed bodies, believed to be those of sex workers

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Club Africain of Tunisia score seven in CAF Cup rout

Johannesburg (AFP) - Ahmed Khalil scored twice as former African champions Club Africain of Tunisia trounced Kipanga of Zanzibar 7-0 on Sunday to reach the CAF Confederation Cup play-offs.

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CAF Cup holders Berkane fight back to reach play-offs

Johannesburg (AFP) - CAF Confederation Cup title-holders Renaissance Berkane of Morocco squeezed into the play-offs with a 2-0 win over Kwara United of Nigeria on Saturday.

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Mazembe sack French coach Dumas after shock African loss

Johannesburg (AFP) - Democratic Republic of Congo giants TP Mazembe sacked French coach Franck Dumas on Saturday after a shock home loss to Ugandan side Vipers in a CAF Champions League qualifier.

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Sundowns stay top as Richards Bay, Kaizer Chiefs falter

Johannesburg (AFP) - Mamelodi Sundowns remained top of the South African Premiership on Saturday despite not playing as Richards Bay and Kaizer Chiefs squandered chances to overtake them.

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Eight-goal Sundowns just miss equalling their African record

Johannesburg (AFP) - Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa trounced La Passe of the Seychelles 8-1 on Friday, but just missed equalling the record overall winning margin for a CAF Champions League qualifier.

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Johannesburg's informal traders face abuse: the city's ‘world class’ aspirations create hostility towards them

Unemployment and the rising cost of living force many people to make a living in the informal economy, particularly street trading. While it is difficult to measure the size of the informal economy, some studies show that more than 60% of employed people in the world work in the informal…

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The Independent UK

Man in South Africa charged with murder after 6 bodies found

A 21-year-old male has appeared in a South African court in connection with the discovery of six bodies at a car repair workshop in Johannesburg

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Former African giants Hearts of Oak humbled in Mali

Johannesburg (AFP) - Former African giants Hearts of Oak from Ghana were humbled 3-0 by Real Bamako of Mali on Saturday in a CAF Confederation Cup last 32 first leg.

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Award-winning charity battles gender-based violence in South Africa

An award-winning charity, the Home of Hope for Girls, provides services to survivors of sexual abuse and child sex trafficking in Johannesburg. Sexual violence rates in South Africa are among the highest recorded in the world. The charity's founder, Khanyisile Motsa, joined us for Perspective to tell us more about…

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Homeless rookies Richards Bay grab win to go second in South Africa

Johannesburg (AFP) - Homeless Richards Bay added another victory on Wednesday in a fairytale first season among the South African elite, snatching a 1-0 win at AmaZulu to go second in the Premiership.

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Cost of living: Choosing between bread and phone data in S Africa

In the world’s most unequal country, a factory worker tries to make ends meet and raise awareness about workers’ rights.

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Algeria want to replace Guinea as 2025 Cup of Nations hosts

Johannesburg (AFP) - Algeria football boss Zefizef Djahid said on Saturday his country will bid to stage the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after original choice Guinea were stripped of the hosting rights.

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Ghana to face holders Morocco in African Nations Championship

Johannesburg (AFP) - Resurgent Ghana will face title-holders Morocco in the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Algeria after eliminating fierce rivals Nigeria in a qualifier.

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Comedian Trevor Noah to Leave ‘The Daily Show’ After Seven Years

Comedian Trevor Noah, host of "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central, said he was going to leave the program after hosting it for seven years, indicating he wanted to dedicate more time to stand-up comedy. The 38-year-old comedian - who moved to the United States in 2011 and was born…

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Top African coach Mosimane joins Saudi club

Johannesburg (AFP) - South African Pitso Mosimane, the most successful African coach in Confederation of African Football (CAF) club competitions, has joined Saudi Arabian second division side Al Ahli Saudi.

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Argentina slam referee after four yellow cards and 22 penalties

Johannesburg (AFP) - Argentina coach Michael Cheika has slammed Australian referee Damon Murphy after four of his players were yellow-carded and they conceded 22 penalties in a weekend loss to South Africa.

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Africa's first post-pandemic Comic-Con festival draws thousands

Johannesburg (AFP) - In a makeshift changing room swathed with black fabric, South African Luke Andalis transforms into the burly Aratak, preparing to perform at Comic-Con Africa, the continent's largest pop culture, fantasy and gaming festival.

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