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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, right, talks with African National Congress (ANC) president and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the party's 108th birthday celebrations in Kimberley, South Africa, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. (AP Photo)

South African president vows to end widespread power cuts

By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME - Associated Press

In this photo taken Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 cannabis plants are harvested in a hothouse at Hennops, near Johannesburg, South Africa. Now that South Africa's courts have relaxed laws against marijuana, the country's cannabis production is poised to become a multi-bullion dollar business. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)

South Africa’s black farmers fight to enter marijuana market

By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME - Associated Press

South Africa train passengers stranded for more than a day

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South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe 2019

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In this photo taken on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, children share a meal they received from a government sponsored feeding scheme at the Delta Primary School in Vosburg, South Africa. The worst drought some farmers have seen in decades is affecting much of southern Africa. The United Nations says more than 11 million people now face crisis levels of food insecurity. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)

Southern Africa’s deadly drought leaving millions hungry

By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME - Associated Press

Members of the South African Cabin Crew Association and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa members picket at the SAA Airways Park in Kempton Park, South Africa, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. South Africa's troubled state-owned airline has begun canceling flights after two unions announced their workers would go on strike to protest nearly 1,000 expected job cuts. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Strike begins at South Africa’s state-owned airline

By CARA ANNA - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 21, 2019, file photo, South Africa's Erik van Rooyen looks at the line of his putt on the fourth green during the final round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Van Rooyen needs a big finish to his year to crack the top 50 in the world. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)

Van Rooyen faces a crucial stretch at end of European season

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

In this handout photo provided by Bloodhound, the vehicle speeds along the Hakskeenpan track in South Africa during trials to set a land speed record Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Hitting 501 miles per hour on the South Africa’s northern desert, the Bloodhound became one of the world’s 10 fastest cars this week, on target for its goal to set a new land speed record. A jet that stays on earth, Bloodhound’s next goal is to reach 550 miles per hour, possibly in the coming week. (Charlie Sperring/Bloodhound via AP)

Bloodhound aims to be world’s fastest car in South Africa

By ANDREW MELDRUM - Associated Press

South African Springbok rugby captain Siya Kolisi with the Web Ellis trophy arrives back on home soil at the O.R. Tambo Airport in Johannesburg Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. South Africa beat England in the Rugby World Cup final Saturday 32-12. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

This is for you, South Africa: Springboks start trophy tour

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

South African fans welcome their team's arrival at Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo airport Tuesday Nov. 5, 2019. South Africa defeated England 32-12 in the World Cup Rugby final Saturday Nov. 2 in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Triumphant Springboks return home to rapturous celebrations

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

South African captain Siya Kolisi holds the Webb Ellis Cup aloft with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa after South Africa defeated England to win the Rugby World Cup final at International Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Springboks ready for World Cup trophy tour of good hope

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

South African captain Siya Kolisi holds the Webb Ellis Cup aloft with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa after South Africa defeated England to win the Rugby World Cup final at International Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Top quotes from the Rugby World Cup

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The Latest: Historic moment as Kolisi lifts World Cup

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South African captain Siya Kolisi holds the Webb Ellis Cup aloft with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa after South Africa defeated England to win the Rugby World Cup final at International Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

‘We love you South Africa’: Kolisi pride after World Cup win

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

South African captain Siya Kolisi holds the Webb Ellis Cup aloft with his teammates after South Africa defeated England to win the Rugby World Cup final at International Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

No burden, no pressure as Erasmus steers Boks to victory

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

South Africa fans celebrate at the Pirates Rugby Club in Johannesburg, South Africa, after their team's victory in the Rugby World Cup final between South Africa and England being played in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday Nov. 2, 2019. South Africa defeated England 32-12. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Siya’s Springboks are exactly what Mandela envisioned

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

England's Manu Tuilagi scores a try against New Zealand during the Rugby World Cup semifinal at International Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

World Cup final: Some players to watch in England vs Boks

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

5 standout rugby games between England and South Africa

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

England, Boks meet in a RWC final not for the faint-hearted

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Joseph, Japan among rugby’s elite in award nominations

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