Tag #South Africa

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Zulu King's Divorce Shakes the Kingdom

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini of South Africa is seeking a divorce from his first wife, Queen Ntokozo kaMayisela, challenging Zulu traditions where divorce is rare and polygamy is common. This legal action, along with other controversies, threatens the stability of the Zulu monarchy.

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US Sanctions South Africa Over Land Reform Law

The US has cut aid to and threatened trade sanctions against South Africa over its new Expropriation Act, which allows for land redistribution without compensation in some cases, impacting agricultural exports and potentially costing thousands of jobs.

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Cool-Climate Wines: South African Sauvignon Blanc and English Bacchus

A review of two cool-climate wines: Iona Elgin Highlands Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (£17.99, virginwines.co.uk) from Elgin, South Africa, and M&S Lyme Bay Bacchus 2023 (£15, Marks & Spencer) from Devon, England, highlights the stylistic attributes associated with cool-climate winemaking, namely high acidi...

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Russia's Wine Imports Shift to South Africa and Chile Amidst Sanctions

Russian imports of South African and Chilean wines nearly doubled in 2024, increasing their market share to 13%, driven by geopolitical factors and trade sanctions, resulting in price increases and potential long-term market adjustments.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Cellist Abel Selaocoe's "Hymns of Bantu" Blends Classical and African Traditions

Abel Selaocoe's new album, "Hymns of Bantu," uniquely blends classical cello with African vocal traditions, including throat singing, challenging genre conventions and highlighting the artist's South African heritage. This innovative fusion has garnered critical acclaim.

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Williamson Retrospective: Apartheid, Land, and US Intervention in South Africa

Sue Williamson's retrospective exhibition in Cape Town showcases her 50-year artistic journey documenting South Africa's journey from apartheid to its present-day challenges, including criticism of US President Trump and Elon Musk's actions regarding South Africa's land redistribution policies and i...

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US Sanctions South Africa Over Land Expropriation Law

South Africa's new Expropriation Act, allowing for land expropriation without compensation, has angered the US, leading to aid cuts and threats of removing South Africa's AGOA trade benefits, impacting its agricultural sector and potentially causing job losses.

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Zulu King's Divorce Defies Tradition, Rocks Monarchy

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini of South Africa is seeking a divorce from his first wife, Queen Intombazana, defying Zulu tradition which prohibits divorce and shaking the monarchy and causing a national scandal. The king's subsequent attempts to marry other women has further exacerbated the situation.

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US Funding Cuts Threaten South Africa's HIV/AIDS Progress

US funding cuts to South Africa's HIV/AIDS programs, deemed not aligned with US priorities, risk causing over 500,000 deaths and half a million new infections in the next decade, according to the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation, impacting 5.5 million people currently on anti-retroviral medication.

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Good Health and Well-being
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South African Casualties in DRC Conflict Rise to 14

The South African army confirmed the evacuation of seriously wounded soldiers from Goma, DRC, following clashes with the M23 rebel group and Rwandan troops; at least 14 South African soldiers have died since January, while over 7,000 deaths are reported since January by Kinshasa, amidst accusations ...

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Welder Stabbed to Death; Wife Gives Birth Beside Dying Husband in Cape Town Robbery

A 34-year-old welder, Talent Gono, was fatally stabbed by a gang of eight in Cape Town, South Africa, while taking his pregnant wife to the hospital; his wife gave birth moments later beside his body; the motive was robbery.

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No Poverty
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China Urges G20 to Prioritize Peace and Multilateralism Amidst US Absence

At the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi advocated for peace, multilateralism, and a strengthened UN role in addressing the Ukraine and Gaza crises, contrasting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's absence, which analysts say reflects the US adminis...

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