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78 Dead in South Africa Floods; Ramaphosa to Visit Amid Response Criticism

Devastating floods in South Africa's Eastern Cape province have killed at least 78 people, with the death toll expected to rise; President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit the affected areas Friday amid criticism of the slow initial response due to a lack of resources.

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Rabada's Five-Wicket Haul Leaves World Test Championship Final Poised

In the World Test Championship final's first day, Australia, despite Steve Smith's 66 and Beau Webster's 72, were bowled out for 212, with Kagiso Rabada taking five wickets for South Africa; South Africa, in response, reached 40/4 at stumps.

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Greenland Ice Melt Accelerates Amidst Record Heatwave

An unprecedented heatwave in Greenland and Iceland caused the Greenland ice sheet to melt 17 times faster than average, impacting indigenous communities, infrastructure, and contributing significantly to rising sea levels; May 2024 was the second warmest globally.

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Seven Dead in South Africa Floods; School Bus Swept Away

Heavy rains and snow in South Africa have caused at least seven deaths, including six in Mthatha and one near Tsolo, with a bus carrying an unknown number of schoolchildren swept away in flooding near Mthatha, leaving an unknown number of children missing, while three were rescued.

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Rhino Dehorning Significantly Reduces Poaching in Kruger National Park

A seven-year study in South Africa's Kruger National Park demonstrates that dehorning 2,000+ rhinoceroses reduced poaching by 78% in eight reserves, highlighting the effectiveness of this invasive but necessary conservation method despite ongoing challenges.

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Komati's Coal Closure: A Test of South Africa's Just Energy Transition

The closure of South Africa's Komati coal power station in 2022, part of the country's "just energy transition", has led to increased unemployment in the surrounding area, despite retraining initiatives, highlighting challenges in creating alternative jobs in a region heavily reliant on coal. Intern...

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Eastern Cape Floods Kill 78, Highlight South Africa's Vulnerability

Heavy rains and glacial temperatures caused devastating floods and landslides in South Africa's Eastern Cape province, resulting in at least 78 deaths, widespread damage to homes and infrastructure, and thousands displaced, highlighting the region's vulnerability.

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Rabada Joins Elite Lord's Club

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada achieved a five-wicket haul in the World Test Championship final at Lord's, joining Gordon Greenidge as the only players to have their names on the honors board in both the home and away dressing rooms.

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South Africa Storm: 49 Dead, Hundreds Displaced

Heavy winter storms in South Africa's Eastern Cape province have caused 49 deaths, including four children in a school minibus, displaced hundreds of families, and damaged critical infrastructure, highlighting the impact of climate change on the region.

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Israeli Runners Harassed at South Africa's Comrades Marathon

Six Israeli runners participating in South Africa's Comrades Marathon were harassed by protesters after the ANCYL publicly named them and shared their race numbers, sparking outrage from Jewish organizations and raising concerns about freedom of expression and safety.

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Platinum Prices Surge 24% Amidst Supply Deficit

Platinum prices have soared 24% to $1218 per ounce in a month, exceeding gold's 1.5% rise to $3205, due to dwindling stockpiles following a decade of oversupply and increased demand; palladium also saw a 13% increase to $1077 per ounce.

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Ramaphosa to Highlight Youth Employment Programs in Pretoria

President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit three sites in Pretoria on February 16, 2024 showcasing the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) and Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES) programs, highlighting their innovative implementation models, public-private partnerships, and impact on yout...

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