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Noni Mokati

Gauteng Politics and Opinions Editor

Two South Africans killed in the Israel-Palestine conflict

Dirco spokesperson Clayson Monyela says South African missions in Ramallah and Tel Aviv-Yafo are coordinating efforts and also rendering consular assistance and services to the families of the deceased.

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Over 300 census field workers robbed in 2022 - Stats SA

Head of the Census Project Office, Luqmaan Omar, however, indicated that while tablets were stolen, no data was compromised.

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Zimbabwean population in South Africa surges to over one million: Census 2022 report

South Africa's 2022 Census counted all individuals, including foreign nationals. The majority hail from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho, Malawi, and the UK, with Gauteng leading in lifetime in-migration.

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IsiZulu still the dominant language in South Africa

The second most spoken language in the country is IsiXhosa at 16. 3 percent, with the third most spoken language being Afrikaans at 10. 6 percent.

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Census 2022: South Africa’s population surges to 62 million, with women in the majority

South Africa's 2022 Census reveals a population of 62 million, with women making up 51. 5%. Gauteng remains the most populous province, influenced by work-related migration.

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South Africans have been counted, now they eagerly wait for results

The first Census post the Apartheid era was conducted in 1996. The second followed in 2001 with the third one conducted in 2011.

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US Ambassador Reuben Brigety laments lack of attention to diplomatic relations between US and SA

Brigety has recently also declined to remark on the Lady R saga stating that going forward, the matter will be discussed through diplomatic channels.

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Purchase oil from Russia and Venezuela, SACP tells government

SACP general secretary Solly Mapaila says exploring alternative oil and fuel supply sources can go a long way in helping our nation to reduce imported oil and fuel price increases and bring down the ever-rising cost of living.

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Reed dance cut short as King Misuzulu pays homage to Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi

The Zulu nation king has asked maidens to return home on Sunday to mourn the life of the late Zulu Prime Minister who passed away on Saturday morning, hours before the annual ceremony was set to kick off.

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Unwavering support for Nigeria’s President as tribunal decides on his future in office

Despite disputes and a challenge over the results of the February elections, Bola Tinubu’s supporters believe he will remain as the country’s president.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend Emmerson Mnangagwa’s inauguration

The President confirmed his attendance via his office on Sunday evening despite calls for him to snub the official event

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Ramaphosa warned not to undermine SADC ahead of Mnangagwa's inauguration

Bosa leader Mmusi Maimane says that by attending the swearing-in ceremony, Ramaphosa would be subverting the stance taken by the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) on the Zimbabwe elections.

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This is what Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE said after BRICS invitation

The 15th BRICS Summit has wrapped up in Sandton, Johannesburg, with Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates invited as new member states.

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China makes huge donation to help curb load shedding crisis in South Africa - BRICS Summit

The Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has denied that the South African government is sidelining other BRICS member countries following the signing of several trade agreements that will see the reduction of the loadshedding crisis in the country over the next few months.

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‘My heart is with the Chandrayaan mission,’ says proud Modi as India lauds historic moon landing while at BRICS Summit in SA

The Indian Prime Minister Nerendra Modi has celebrated the successful Chandrayaan mission which made the south east Asian country the first to land near the moon’s south pole, saying his body was in Sandton at the BRICS Summit, but his heart was elsewhere.

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Brazil’s Lula Da Silva calls for new world order as he says financial integration of emerging markets is key - BRICS Summit

Delhi and Brasília have collectively congratulated South Africa for hosting the BRICS Summit and hope that trade talks will have a lasting impact for peace and development in their respective countries.

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Xi state visit: President Cyril Ramaphosa lauds China for helping SA rebuild from ruins of Apartheid

China is SA's largest trading partner with significant investment made over the years by the Chinese government, particularly in the infrastructure sector.

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World leaders to engage in talks as first day of BRICS Summit kicks off in Johannesburg

The Summit comes amid growing calls for the emergence of a single currency and the de-dollarisation the trade sector with many looking to develop emerging economies in a bid to ensure that they are not left out.

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Xi Jinping to meet Ramaphosa at Union Buildings for South African state visit

The Communist Party of China leader arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on Monday night where and was welcomed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, International Relation and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor as well as ministers in the presidency.

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Role of African countries in BRICS bloc vital for development -Zimbabwe Information Minister

Minister says countries should share information, communicate and collaborate for a better Africa.

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Why Zimbabwe’s only female presidential candidate was forced to drink bottle water

While on the 2023 election campaign trail, Elisabeth Valerio says she faced the stark reality about Zimbabwe’s water crisis and the lack of service delivery in many areas across the country.

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Bheki Cele tells officials to ‘get off their high horses’ and negotiate with Santaco over taxi strike that turned violent

But City of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says that negotiations won’t continue until peace and order are restored and commuters are safe.

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I did not agitate violence in Western Cape taxi strike says Cele

The Police Minister says while the SAPS remain on high alert and will respond to any and all eventualities, role players should go back to the negotiating table in a bid to resolve the impasse.

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BRICS: SA ready to host Summit, Dirco quashes rumours over Modi’s “non-attendance”

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor has also outlined that a number of African countries have confirmed attendance of the Summit while leaders of 23 countries have expressed interest in joining BRICS.

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Ramaphosa to host Xi Jinping in fourth State Visit

Jinping’s visit to Pretoria will coincide with the first day of the 15th BRICS Summit which kicks off from August 22 - August 24 and will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre.

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