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This photo supplied by the South Africa Police Services (SAPS) shows the scene where seventeen people were killed in two mass shootings that took place in close proximity to each other Friday night in Lusikisiki, South Africa, police said Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (South African Police Services via AP)

17 people killed in 2 mass shootings in the same town in South Africa

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A Cape fur seal on Seal Island near Cape Town, South Africa, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Nardus Engelbrecht)

Scientists in South Africa say they have identified the first known outbreak of rabies in seals

By Gerald Imray - Associated Press

A patient eyes are tested for lenses to be made for a new pair of glasses outside the Phelophepa eye clinic carriage, in Tembisa east of Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

How a traveling ‘health train’ has become an essential source of free care in South Africa

By Mogomotsi Magome - Associated Press

Three men accused of killing two women and feeding their bodies to pigs, from right to left, farm-owner, Zachariah Olivier, supervisor, Adrian Rudolph de Wet and employee, William Musora appear in court Polokwane, South Africa, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. (AP Photo)

South African farmers are accused of killing 2 women and feeding them to pigs

By Mogomotsi Magome - Associated Press

In this photo supplied by Four Paws, Charley, an ageing four-ton African elephant, enters his adaption enclosure to acclimatise, at the Shambala Private Game Reserve, South Africa, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, after being transported from Pretoria's National Zoological Gardens. (Four Paws via AP)

How do you get a grumpy 4-ton elephant to a new home 120 miles away? Call the elephant movers

By Gerald Imray - Associated Press

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appears on behalf of the ruling African National Congress party at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into state corruption in Johannesburg, South Africa, April 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Kim Ludbrook/Pool, file)

South Africa is investigating alleged corruption of more than $7B at top state-owned companies

By Gerald Imray - Associated Press

Passengers wait in front of check-in counters at the capital's Berlin Brandenburg Airport, in Schönefeld, Germany, Friday July 19, 2024, after a widespread technology outage disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world. (Christoph Soeder/dpa via AP)

Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world

By Charlotte Graham-Mclay and Elaine Kurtenbach - Associated Press

Cyril Ramaphosa waves as he arrives ahead of his inauguration as President, at the Union Buildings in Tshwane, South Africa, on June 19, 2024. Ramaphosa will open a new parliamentary term Thursday, July 18, 2024, to mark the official start of business for his multi-party coalition government. (Kim Ludbrook/Pool Photo via AP, File)

South Africa’s president to open Parliament after historic election created a coalition government

By Gerald Imray - Associated Press

The former president of the A.N.C. and South Africa, Jacob Zuma, waves to supporters after casting his ballot in Nkandla, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, Wednesday, May 29, 2024, during the general elections. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, File)

Former South African President Zuma faces expulsion from ANC after joining a rival party

By Gerald Imray - Associated Press

Water flows through Khayelitsha, Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday July 11, 2024. The South African city of Cape Town and surrounding areas have been hit by more storms, ripping roofs off houses and causing widespread flooding. (AP Photo/Nardus Engelbrecht)

6 firefighters have died battling a bushfire in South Africa after storms batter other areas

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FILE - The Johnson & Johnson headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on February 8, 2024. South African authorities have dropped an investigation into Johnson & Johnson for alleged anti-competitive practices after the company agreed not to enforce its patent on a critical TB medication, a move that should allow generic producers to make the drug at much lower prices. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)

South Africa drops probe of J&J after it agrees to lower price of TB drug and withdraws patent

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South Africa's President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa, centre, and his wife Tshepo Motsepe, second from left, arrive ahead of the inauguration ceremony at the Union Buildings in Tshwane, South Africa, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Photo: Shiraaz Mohamed).

South African president says Parliament will open July 18 amid discord in the new coalition

By Gerald Imray - Associated Press

Players greet each other at the end of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between England and South Africa at Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, Friday, June 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

South Africa stays unbeaten at T20 World Cup after beating England by 7 runs

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Traditional healer, Shadrack Mashabane, consults with his wife before testing her for HIV in Bushbuckridge, South Africa, Thursday, May 9, 2024. While South Africa has made strides in fighting HIV, prevalence remains high and stigma is widespread in many communities with researchers hoping the relationship of trust between villagers and traditional healers will bring more people to HIV testing, counseling and care. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

In South Africa, traditional healers join the fight against HIV. Stigma remains high in rural areas

By Mogomotsi Magome - Associated Press

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa raises his hand as he is sworn is as a member of Parliament ahead of an expected vote by lawmakers to decide if he is reelected as leader of the country in Cape Town, South Africa, Friday, June 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa set for reelection after dramatic last-minute coalition deal

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