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May 21

South Africa: Mbuli Died of Pulmonary Embolism - Report

SABC radio and television presenter Vuyo Mbuli died of a pulmonary embolism, the broadcaster reported on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Snoop Defies Dagga Warning

Snoop Lion ignored a metro police warning and allegedly smoked dagga on stage at the Standard Bank Arena, in Ellis Park, Johannesburg, the New Age reported on Tuesday. Read more »

South Africa: Green Light for Eskom Wind Farm

The National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) has granted Eskom a licence for its Sere wind farm in the Western Cape, the power parastatal said on Monday. Read more »
South Africa: Mandela's Daughters Sue Him - Report

Nelson Mandela's daughters are suing him for the rights to his artworks and control of his millions, The Star reported on Monday. Read more »
South Africa: Gupta Plane Scandal - Govt Report Released

The police and NPA were responsible for deciding whether the Gupta family would be prosecuted for the irregular landing of their plane at Waterkloof Air Base, Justice Minister Jeff... Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Mourns Popular TV Host's Sudden Death

President Jacob Zuma, political parties and the broadcasting community expressed shock and sadness on Sunday at the death of SABC television and radio presenter Vuyo Mbuli. Read more »

South Africa: Calitz 'Gave Order to Shoot'

Brigadier Adriaan Calitz gave the order for police to shoot at striking Marikana miners in August last year, the Farlam Commission heard on Thursday. Read more »
South Africa: Madiba Wanted Daughters to Back Off From Business - Report

Former president Nelson Mandela did not want his children to be involved in the management of his money and artworks, The Star newspaper reported on Friday. Read more »
South Africa: Endangered Frogs Get Luxury Suite At Pretoria Zoo

The Pretoria zoo is going to start a breeding programme with 10 critically endangered Pickersgill's Reed Frogs to help save them from extinction, Beeld reported on Friday. Read more »
South Africa: Mail & Guardian Editor Resigns

Mail&Guardian editor Nic Dawes has resigned to join the Hindustan Times in New Delhi as its chief content and editorial officer, the weekly newspaper reported on Friday. Read more »

South Africa: Underground Strike At Amplats

An underground strike at Anglo American Platinum's (Amplats) Tumela Mine in Amandelbult, Limpopo, continued on Thursday, the company said. Read more »
South Africa: Lonmin Miners Return To Work

Striking workers at Lonmin's platinum mine in Marikana have returned to work, the company said on Thursday. Read more »
South Africa: Dewani Suffers Relapse

British businessman Shrien Dewani -- wanted in South Africa in connection with the honeymoon murder of his wife -- has suffered a mental health relapse, a London court heard today. Read more »

South Africa: Shots Fired At Marikana Meeting

Shots were fired inside the Wonderkop Stadium, in Marikana, on Wednesday, while striking miners were gathering for a meeting. Read more »
South Africa: Death Threats in Marikana

Death threats were hurled at a police videographer in Marikana on Wednesday by striking mineworkers, the Farlam Commission was told. Read more »
South Africa: SA Ready to Assist Zim With Vote

South Africa will provide financial assistance to cash-strapped Zimbabwe to hold elections, International Relations Deputy Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim said on Tuesday. Read more »

South Africa: Deadline for Gupta Report

A probe by directors general (DGs) into the unauthorised landing of a privately-chartered plane at Waterkloof Air Force Base was expected to be completed on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Robbers Hit Stadium After Justin Bieber Concert

Millions of rands have been stolen in a break-in at the FNB stadium south of the Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng police said on Monday. Read more »
South Africa: Workers Strike At Lonmin

Mining operations at Lonmin's platinum mine in Rustenburg, in North West, were suspended on Tuesday, the company said. Read more »

South Africa: Al-Qaeda Operatives Allegedly Training in South Africa

The Hawks have declined to comment on a report that police and the State Security Agency (SSA) monitored training of al-Qaeda "terrorists" in South Africa without taking action. Read more »
South Africa: End of Bus Strike in Sight - Satawu

A pay deal is in sight to end a nationwide strike by bus drivers, the SA Transport and Allied Workers' Union said on Monday. Read more »
South Africa: Nkaneng Quiet After Shooting

No violence was reported overnight at Nkaneng informal settlement in Marikana, outside Rustenburg, where three people were killed at the weekend, North West police said on Monday. Read more »
South Africa: Some Prefer Bucket Toilets - De Lille

Some residents of Cape Town's informal settlements prefer using bucket toilets, but city officials will roll-out as many portable flush toilets as possible, mayor Patricia de Lille... Read more »
South Africa: SA Girl, 13, Is International Chess Champion

A 13-year-old girl has become the youngest South African to win the world chess federation title of Woman International Master, it was reported on Monday. Read more »

South Africa: Gordhan Did Not Agree With UK Decision

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan did not agree with Britain's decision to cut aid to South Africa. Read more »

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