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Long-Running South African Study Reveals Persistent HIV Immune Activity in the Brain Despite Blood Viral Suppression

Researchers tracking a cohort of South African adolescents over sixteen years have reported finding persistent HIV-specific immune activity in the central nervous system, even in participants whose viral loads are fully suppressed in the bloodstream. The finding, discussed at a scientific meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, challenges the long-held assumption that suppressing HIV in […]

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South Africa probes death of Nigerian man who collapsed during arrest

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South African authorities have opened an investigation into the death of a Nigerian national who collapsed while being taken into police custody, officials confirmed. An initial post-mortem examination noted abrasions on the man’s back and chest, findings that have intensified calls for a transparent inquiry into the circumstances of his arrest. According to investigators, the

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Humpback Whale Supergroup Sightings Rise Along South Africa’s Coastline

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Humpback whales moving in unusually large gatherings known as supergroups are being recorded with increasing regularity off the South African coast, drawing the attention of marine researchers and ocean enthusiasts alike. The trend underscores the country’s growing reputation as one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most rewarding destinations for observing large cetaceans. A Remarkable Marine Gathering

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Chad le Clos sets new Commonwealth Games medal record for South Africa

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South African swimmer Chad le Clos has etched his name into Commonwealth Games history, collecting a record 19th career medal to become the most decorated individual athlete at the multi-sport event. The achievement took him past two shooting legends, Australia’s Phil Adams and England’s Mick Gault, who had previously shared the benchmark. A milestone built

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Ghanaian nationals petition ICC to investigate xenophobic violence against migrants in South Africa

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A group of Ghanaian nationals has formally requested that the International Criminal Court (ICC) open an investigation into what they describe as months of xenophobic violence targeting foreign migrants in South Africa. The petition, submitted in recent days, marks a notable escalation in efforts to draw international legal attention to the recurring cycle of attacks

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South African President Ramaphosa Secures Temporary Halt to ‘Farmgate’ Impeachment Inquiry

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has won a legal bid to temporarily halt an impeachment inquiry into his conduct, in a case linked to the so-called “Farmgate” scandal that has dogged his administration for years. The ruling gives the president breathing room as courts prepare to weigh the substantive constitutional questions at the heart of

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South African Court Halts Impeachment Proceedings Against President Ramaphosa

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A South African court has intervened to pause impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa, suspending a process that had threatened to deepen political uncertainty within the governing African National Congress (ANC). The ruling adds a new chapter to the long-running political fallout from the so-called “Farmgate” scandal, which in 2022 brought the president to the

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South African and German foreign ministers hold talks in Pretoria

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South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, hosted Germany’s Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Johann Wadephul, in Pretoria for bilateral talks focused on deepening cooperation between the two countries. The meeting brought together senior officials from both governments to discuss a shared agenda on economic growth, energy policy, and broader international

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Suspect in UK family killings remains in custody after Johannesburg court appearance

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A man wanted in connection with the killing of his wife and two young daughters in the United Kingdom has remained in custody in South Africa after appearing before a court in Johannesburg. The suspect, identified as Ndodana Tshuma, did not apply for bail when he appeared at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, according

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Eskom Reassures Public Over Koeberg Nuclear Plant Safety

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South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom has moved to reassure the public that the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station remains safe and continues to operate within established safety standards. The announcement comes amid ongoing public attention to the maintenance and operational status of the facility, which is the only commercial nuclear power plant on the African

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South Africa and World Bank Sign $1.5 Billion Loan to Back Infrastructure Reforms

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South Africa and the World Bank have formalised a US$1.5 billion Development Policy Loan agreement intended to underpin infrastructure reforms and stimulate inclusive economic growth across the country. The signing, announced by the South African government, marks one of the larger single financing commitments between the two partners in recent years and underscores the international

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South Africa: Matlala Assassination Trial Begins in Court

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The trial connected to the assassination of Matlala has formally begun in a South African court, drawing renewed attention to the country’s struggle with targeted killings. The proceedings, which opened this week, are expected to unfold over several weeks as prosecutors present evidence and the defence mounts its case. Background to the Case The case

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