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In South Africa, toilet talk turns political

YoopyaJune 7, 2013August 11, 2024

by YoopyaJune 7, 2013August 11, 20240

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — It takes mudslinging to another level. This week, protesters tossed human excrement at a convoy carrying the leader of South Africa’s main...

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Oscar Pistorius briefly back in court for hearing

YoopyaJune 4, 2013August 11, 2024

by YoopyaJune 4, 2013August 11, 20240

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Oscar Pistorius stood for his entire 15-minute court hearing Tuesday, staring straight ahead, hands clasped in front of him and...

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Tensions high as Amplats to unveil South Africa job cuts plan

YoopyaMay 9, 2013April 19, 2024

by YoopyaMay 9, 2013April 19, 20240

(Reuters) – Anglo American’s platinum arm, under pressure from South Africa’s government, could announce a restructuring plan as early as Thursday that will sharply scale...

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Supporting Science Education One Key to a Prosperous South Africa

YoopyaMay 8, 2013August 18, 2024

by YoopyaMay 8, 2013August 18, 20240

As Africa emerges as the latest continent to experience vigorous economic growth, the demand for science and engineering education is clearly obvious. One should not...

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Witnessing a South African healer at work

YoopyaMay 7, 2013September 2, 2024

by YoopyaMay 7, 2013September 2, 20240

She lets out a piercing cry, her body starts shaking violently, her hands are clapping to the rhythm of large African drums – she is...

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South Africa ‘secrecy bill’ approved by parliament

YoopyaApril 26, 2013November 10, 2024

by YoopyaApril 26, 2013November 10, 20240

South African MPs have approved a controversial media bill after a three-year battle over the legislation. Dubbed the “secrecy bill”, lawmakers say the Protection of...

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Troubled South Africa debates impact of white rule

YoopyaApril 12, 2013January 4, 2025

by YoopyaApril 12, 2013January 4, 20250

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Few South Africans have the moral stature of retired archbishop Desmond Tutu, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who campaigned against apartheid and...

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How rich is Nelson Mandela?

YoopyaApril 11, 2013June 30, 2024

by YoopyaApril 11, 2013June 30, 20240

No one seems to know what the former president is worth, and questions on the subject are almost taboo He is Africa’s most famous man, the...

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Desmond Tutu wins $1.7 million Templeton Prize

YoopyaApril 4, 2013

by YoopyaApril 4, 20130

(Reuters) – South African anti-apartheid campaigner Desmond Tutu has won the 2013 Templeton Prize worth $1.7 million for helping inspire people around the world by...

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Zuma tribute to South Africa troops killed in CAR

YoopyaApril 3, 2013

by YoopyaApril 3, 20130

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has paid tribute to 13 soldiers killed in the recent rebellion in the Central African Republic (CAR). At the memorial...