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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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[Daily News] The World Travel Awards has declared Serengeti as the 2020 African's leading National Park.

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The NPA says there's a possibility that an additional three accused will be added to the charge sheet in the Asbestos corruption case.

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