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South Africa is one of the hardest-hit countries in Africa with over 740,000 infections.

The country recorded 60 more virus-related deaths on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 20,011.

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A group of LGBTQI activists from Cape Town are planning to stage a Sea Point Promenade pride protest on Saturday 31 October 2020.

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A warrant of arrest has officially been issued for ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule. Here’s how the next week will most likely play out.

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Ace Magashule is facing charges of corruption, money laundering and fraud for his alleged involvement in the R255 million asbestos debacle.

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