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State security officials who failed to react promptly to riots need to account - Amnesty International

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Amnesty International SA says high-level public officials who failed to discharge their duties during the violent riots that resulted in the destruction of property and hundreds of deaths last week should be held accountable.

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New daily jab record, but excess deaths keep heading upwards

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New daily jab record, but excess deaths keep heading upwards

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A new daily Covid-19 vaccination record of 257,492 on Wednesday was tempered by news that excess deaths continue to mount countrywide.

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Health department fears looting spree will push Covid-19 numbers up

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Health department fears looting spree will push Covid-19 numbers up

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The health department says it’s concerned about the likelihood of increased Covid-19 infections as a result of the looting spree that took place in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng in the past 10 days.

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Instigators of last week's unrest could face terrorism charges — NPA

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Instigators of last week's unrest could face terrorism charges — NPA

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The masterminds behind the violent uprisings in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng last week could face terrorism charges.

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SA passes 68,000 Covid-19 deaths, with more than 500 fatalities confirmed in 24 hours

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SA passes 68,000 Covid-19 deaths, with more than 500 fatalities confirmed in 24 hours

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SA recorded 516 Covid-19 related deaths in the past 24 hours, the health department said on Wednesday - but emphasised that 197 of these fatalities took place in the previous 48 hours.

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IFP acted to quell violence in Phoenix, not incite it: Mangosuthu Buthelezi

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IFP acted to quell violence in Phoenix, not incite it: Mangosuthu Buthelezi

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“I have been called all manner of expletives, with commentators hoping that I will, and I quote, 'die a slow and painful death'," Buthelezi said.

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State says it will cope with riots caseload

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State says it will cope with riots caseload

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Thousands of people who have been arrested have added onto a system that was already overburdened due to operational measures taken to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

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Boxing champ Lerena on a mission to help after unrest

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Boxing champ Lerena on a mission to help after unrest

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Kevin “Two Guns” Lerena has quietly exhibited his integrity as the people’s champion without showing off.

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EFF sees red over CR17 ruling, calls it 'a miscarriage of justice'

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EFF sees red over CR17 ruling, calls it 'a miscarriage of justice'

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The EFF's legal bid to force President Cyril Ramaphosa to unseal bank statements relating to his CR17 ANC presidential campaign was dealt another blow after it was dismissed by the high court in Pretoria.

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IEC to seek postponement of local polls after Moseneke’s call

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IEC to seek postponement of local polls after Moseneke’s call

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Dikgang Moseneke said the inquiry had concluded that it was not reasonably possible that the local government elections scheduled for Oct. 27 would be free and fair.

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‘I’m not afraid’: 94-year-old ziplining granny whizzes 1.1km over the sea

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‘I’m not afraid’: 94-year-old ziplining granny whizzes 1.1km over the sea

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When Marie Fick saw the zipline, she told her daughter Mariaan: “I want to do it.”

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Shell and BP refineries to resume operations after unrest shutdown

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Shell and BP refineries to resume operations after unrest shutdown

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Shell and BP South African Petroleum Refineries (Sapref) is preparing to reopen following a temporary shutdown as a result of recent violent protests and looting in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.