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South Africa counts losses from drought

Iol.co.za reports: South Africa’s economy and businesses are beginning to count their losses from the devastating drought that has wreaked havoc throughout the country. Economists have warned that the drought will push food inflation higher as farmers scale down production … Continue reading

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Hundreds of immigrants leave South Africa after recent anti-immigrant violence

Infotel.ca reports on the aftermath of recent anti-immigrant violence in South Africa: Worried about their safety, hundreds of African immigrants headed out of South Africa in buses on Monday following deadly attacks on foreign-owned shops. South Africa’s anti-immigrant attacks, in … Continue reading

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BASIC nations vow to take united stand against rich nations over climate change negotiations

The Times of India reports on how the BASIC nations (Brazil, South Africa, India and China) have declared solidarity over future international climate change negotiations: The BASIC nations — Brazil, South Africa, India and China — are expected to come … Continue reading

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