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South Africa's splintering vote sets up multi-party battle for cities
South Africa faces a splintering municipal vote as local elections test the ruling ANC in key cities.
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At least 27 people killed in two shootings in South African townships
Two separate mass shootings in South Africa have left at least 27 people dead across Johannesburg and Cape Town.
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South African police discover body of 10th woman near Johannesburg
South African authorities are investigating a series of killings after the discovery of the 11th woman's body near Johannesburg.
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South Africa: Police find 9th body of woman amid spree fears
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What to know about the deaths of 8 women in South Africa that have sparked fear and anger
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Wave of murders spreads fear in Johannesburg
A wave of murders in Johannesburg triggers widespread fears of an active serial killer as authorities investigate.
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Kempton Park killings: South Africa's president vows justice as more women's bodies found near Johannesburg
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South African police issue alert after seventh woman’s body found near Johannesburg
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South Africa 29-24 New Zealand - Boks take 2-1 series lead
South Africa defeats New Zealand 29-24 to claim a two-to-one series lead in rugby union action.
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South African cities shuttered as anti-migrant protests gather pace
South African cities face widespread disruption as anti-migrant protests draw heavy security deployments and result in street fires.
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Mass shootings in South Africa’s poorest areas are a symptom of organized crime and police failures
A violent surge of mass shootings in South Africa's most impoverished sectors is being linked to organized crime and institutional police failures.