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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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Some Naledi residents have been without electricity for five or six months, others for more than nine months.

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The DA wants the Zondo Commission of Inquiry to summon Health Minister Zweli Mkhize to testify about allegations that state funds were used to bankroll the ANC.

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It seems Brackenfell in the Western Cape will become the next target of EFF anger, after protesters were attacked on Monday. Julius Malema was watching...

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