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Since South Africa went into lockdown in late March, the country's social divisions have been brought into sharper focus than ever.
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Sub-Saharan Africa is home to some of the world's fastest-growing economies. But the World Bank projects its economies could pull back as much as 5.1% this year, driven by the coronavirus pandemic.
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At midnight Thursday, security forces began enforcing the order against all but essential movement. Meanwhile, the health ministry reported two COVID-19 deaths among nearly 1,000 confirmed cases.
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Male and female athletes compete in separate categories because of advantages that come with testosterone. But what should be the rules for women who have naturally high testosterone levels?
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President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the measure into law on Sunday. Some 40 countries have adopted various programs aimed at changing the price of carbon.
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Park officials said all that was left at the scene were "a human skull and a pair of pants." Many on social media have called the incident karma.
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Jacob Zuma faced corruption allegations even before he became president in 2009. A steady stream of charges has dogged his nine-year tenure, the rockiest period in South Africa's post-apartheid era.
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Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa wins a vote to become leader of the African National Congress and the likely successor to President Jacob Zuma, whose time in office has been marked by scandal.
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El Nino ruined this spring's harvest. Can food aid — and maize seeds — be delivered in time?
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Soccer is the national sport. But this was a big weekend for hoops in Johannesburg. Two top local teams faced off and the NBA played its first African exhibition game.