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South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid

Former president Jacob Zuma is backing a new party called uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), named after the ANC's former armed wing. Zuma, who was forced to quit as president in 2018 after a string of scandals, has enduring influence, particularly in his home province of KwaZulu-Natal.

29 May 2024, 07:08 IST

South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid

South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid

South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid

29 May 2024, 07:08 IST

UAE giant eyes majority stake in Vedanta's Zambian mines in expansion drive

The deals spree is part of a push by oil-rich United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia to secure critical metal supplies from Africa, a move that could also help them participate in the transition to green energy.

19 April 2024, 06:12 IST

UAE giant eyes majority stake in Vedanta's Zambian mines in expansion drive

UAE giant eyes majority stake in Vedanta's Zambian mines in expansion drive

UAE giant eyes majority stake in Vedanta's Zambian mines in expansion drive

19 April 2024, 06:12 IST

Man arrested on 76 counts of murder in Johannesburg building fire

The 29-year-old man was arrested Tuesday on 76 counts of murder and 120 counts of attempted murder.

24 January 2024, 08:52 IST

Man arrested on 76 counts of murder in Johannesburg building fire

Man arrested on 76 counts of murder in Johannesburg building fire

Man arrested on 76 counts of murder in Johannesburg building fire

24 January 2024, 08:52 IST

After rain, India share top honours with South Africa in U-19 Tri-Nation tourney

The title clash was called off due to rain here on Wednesday.

10 January 2024, 16:03 IST

After rain, India share top honours with South Africa in U-19 Tri-Nation tourney

After rain, India share top honours with South Africa in U-19 Tri-Nation tourney

After rain, India share top honours with South Africa in U-19 Tri-Nation tourney

10 January 2024, 16:03 IST

Eight-foot statue of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled in Johannesburg's Tolstoy Farm

The larger-than-life clay statue, unveiled on Sunday by the High Commissioner of India, Prabhat Kumar, now joins large busts of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, both commissioned by sculptor Jalandharnath Rajaram Channole, from the Sevagram Ashram in India.

10 October 2023, 08:05 IST

Eight-foot statue of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled in Johannesburg's Tolstoy Farm

Eight-foot statue of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled in Johannesburg's Tolstoy Farm

Eight-foot statue of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled in Johannesburg's Tolstoy Farm

10 October 2023, 08:05 IST

News in Pics | September 1, 2023

01 September 2023, 03:01 IST

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News in Pics | September 1, 2023

01 September 2023, 03:01 IST

Explained | Why Johannesburg apartment building was a firetrap

Preliminary evidence suggests the fire started on the ground floor, a local official said, and trapped many residents behind locked gates as it spread.

31 August 2023, 20:39 IST

Explained | Why Johannesburg apartment building was a firetrap

Explained | Why Johannesburg apartment building was a firetrap

Explained | Why Johannesburg apartment building was a firetrap

31 August 2023, 20:39 IST

At least 73 people killed in fire in multi-storey building in Johannesburg

Authorities said it was unclear what sparked the blaze at the five-storey building in the city centre.

31 August 2023, 08:24 IST

At least 73 people killed in fire in multi-storey building in Johannesburg

At least 73 people killed in fire in multi-storey building in Johannesburg

At least 73 people killed in fire in multi-storey building in Johannesburg

31 August 2023, 08:24 IST

Explained | How BRICS expansion could hinder bloc's geopolitical aspirations

Expansion will likely mean more disagreements in a club that already struggles to make decisions because of the need for consensus.

24 August 2023, 17:19 IST

Explained | How BRICS expansion could hinder bloc's geopolitical aspirations

Explained | How BRICS expansion could hinder bloc's geopolitical aspirations

Explained | How BRICS expansion could hinder bloc's geopolitical aspirations

24 August 2023, 17:19 IST

PM Modi holds 'productive meeting' with Ethiopian counterpart

Prime Minister Modi met the African leader on a day when BRICS leaders officially endorsed Ethiopia's entry into the bloc.

24 August 2023, 13:17 IST

PM Modi holds 'productive meeting' with Ethiopian counterpart

PM Modi holds 'productive meeting' with Ethiopian counterpart

PM Modi holds 'productive meeting' with Ethiopian counterpart

24 August 2023, 13:17 IST