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India’s easing of rice exports welcomed in S Africa
South African importers have welcomed India‘s decision to ease restrictions on rice exports. Last month, the Indian government withdrew a blanket ban on overseas shipments…
Prince Harry opens up on trip without Meghan Markle: ‘When people from top start …’
Prince Harry has called for leaders to “start listening” for a greater impact during his solo trip to South Africa where he is visiting for…
Pravin Gordhan Death News: Indian-origin ex-South African finance minister Pravin Gordhan dies at 75 after battle with cancer | World News
Indian-origin former finance minister of South Africa, Pravin Gordhan, passed away at the age of 75, his family announced.Gordhan had been a prominent figure in…
Russia’s Vladimir Putin attends Brics summit in South Africa remotely while facing war crimes warrant
JOHANNESBURG: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were both absent as leaders from the Brics group of emerging economies started a three-day…
Africa: China’s Xi heads to South Africa for Brics summit
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping headed to South Africa on Monday, state media reported, where he will attend the BRICS summit in Johannesburg. The state…
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…
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…
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…
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…
South Africa ex-President Jacob Zuma’s graft trial postponed again
CAPE TOWN: The corruption trial of former South African President Jacob Zuma was postponed again Monday as he seeks to have the lead prosecutor removed…