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Cable theft 'significantly' impact South Africa's railways: operator
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Cable theft ‘significantly’ impact South Africa’s railways: operator

Johannesburg: South Africa’s state-owned freight logistics firm on Thursday called on the government to urgently crack down on criminals stealing railway cables — saying the…

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Cyril Ramaphosa: SA anti-apartheid PIO stalwart Essop Pahad dies

Johannesburg: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday expressed his sadness over the passing away of veteran Indian-origin apartheid struggle stalwart and former minister in…

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24 dead in South African slum gas leak: Emergency services

JOHANNESBURG: At least 24 people, including children, have died after a gas leak at a South African slum near Johannesburg, emergency services said late Wednesday.“We…

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Minor earthquake shakes Johannesburg, South Africa's biggest city
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Minor earthquake shakes Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city

JOHANNESBURG: An earthquake shook South Africa‘s biggest city, Johannesburg, early Sunday.The US Geological Survey, which records earthquakes around the world, recorded a 5.0 magnitude earthquake…

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South Africa: Magnitude 5.0 quake hits South Africa largest province
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South Africa: Magnitude 5.0 quake hits South Africa largest province

JOHANNESBURG: A 5.0-magnitude earthquake on Sunday struck near Johannesburg, shaking buildings across South Africa‘s most populous province, the Unites States Geological Survey reported.The tremor struck…

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