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# Johannesburg

This year
2023
Death toll from Johannesburg building fire rises to 76
Health Minister Joe Phaahla said two people died in hospital a day after flames ripped through the five-storey building.
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Sep 1st 2023, 5:12 PM
Twelve children among 74 people killed in Johannesburg building fire
An additional 52 people were injured in what is on track to become one of the deadliest fires worldwide in recent years.
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Aug 31st 2023, 7:04 PM
At least 16 people, including children, have died after gas leak in South Africa
The disaster, thought to be linked to illegal mining activities, occurred at the Angelo informal settlement east of Johannesburg.
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Jul 6th 2023, 10:12 AM
Leinster's youngsters preserve unbeaten season with remarkable fightback
The impressive Sam Prendergast kicked the winning points from close range after heroics by Chris Cosgrave and co. in Johannesburg.
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Apr 15th 2023, 4:54 PM
Death toll from South Africa gas truck explosion rises to 34
Toll includes 10 health workers at a nearby hospital that was damaged in the blast.
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Jan 2nd 2023, 5:53 PM
Last year
2022
Death toll in South Africa tanker explosion rises to 15 as over 320 injured
A ‘fire bomb’ from the explosion substantially damaged Tambo Memorial Hospital, about 110 yards away, authorities said.
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Dec 25th 2022, 1:45 PM
At least nine dead after flash flood in South Africa
Those killed were all part of a congregation conducting religious rituals along the Jukskei river in Johannesburg, officials said.
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Dec 4th 2022, 5:56 PM
All time
'Hopefully I'll be able to contribute more than working hard and hitting rucks'
Tadhg Furlong comes into this Lions tour in a very different place to four years ago.
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Jul 3rd 2021, 9:13 AM
Cape Town calling but first Gatland's Lions will clash with local Lions
It looks almost certain that the three Tests will be moved to the Western Cape.
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Jun 29th 2021, 12:01 PM
Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi dies aged 59
She had been South Africa’s ambassador to Denmark since 2015.
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Jul 13th 2020, 10:18 AM
Arnold Schwarzenegger reassures fans after being attacked at event in South Africa
The 71 year-old was kicked in the back during a sports event in Johannesburg.
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May 18th 2019, 7:34 PM
Obama warns of 'strange and uncertain times' during tribute to Nelson Mandela
Today’s speech came on the eve of Mandela Day, which is marked around the world every year on 18 July.
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Jul 17th 2018, 5:25 PM
Protesters trash H&M shops in South Africa in response to 'monkey' ad
The Economic Freedom Fighters organised protests at several H&M outlets in Johannesburg.
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Jan 13th 2018, 4:34 PM
14 dead and 190 injured after train ploughs into truck in South Africa
A number of carriages have yet to be lifted to see to whether there are any other people still trapped.
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Jan 4th 2018, 3:58 PM
Cyril Ramaphosa wins South Africa's ANC presidential election
The African National Congress has ruled in South Africa since 1994.
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Dec 18th 2017, 6:10 PM
Robert Mugabe's wife wants diplomatic immunity after being accused of attacking model
Gabriella Engels, aged 20, said she had been attacked with an electrical extension cord.
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Aug 16th 2017, 9:10 PM
46-year-old case of a man dying in police custody reopens South Africa's apartheid wounds
An inquest at the time said Ahmed Timol died by suicide. A review of the case now, however, is telling a different story.
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Jul 29th 2017, 7:30 AM
Late, great 58 metre penalty keeps the Lions on home run towards Super Rugby final
The Hurricanes go to Johannesburg to keep up their title defence next weekend, while the Crusaders and Chiefs do battle in Christchurch.
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Jul 23rd 2017, 9:18 AM
At least five injured after South African hospital roof collapses
“We have the canine search and rescue team there, we are not sure if there are any people trapped.”
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Mar 2nd 2017, 6:43 PM
This South African 'baby bin' takes in infants who've been abandoned by their parents
A total of 64 babies were taken in by the centre in Johannesburg last year.
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Feb 26th 2017, 9:15 AM
'The Springboks aren’t going to hand history to us, we have to take it ourselves'
The odds are against Ireland in Johannesburg this weekend, but it didn’t stop them last time.
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Jun 17th 2016, 4:43 PM
Paddy Jackson aiming to get familiar faces outside him firing in Johannesburg
Conor Murray and Robbie Henshaw are the only non-Ulster backs named for Ireland this weekend.
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Jun 16th 2016, 4:20 PM
Springboks make two changes for second Test against Schmidt's Ireland
Elton Jantjies starts at out-half, while Pieter-Steph du Toit comes into the second row.
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Jun 16th 2016, 12:31 PM
Andrew Trimble can't wait to get back to 'the day job', after beating Boks as a flanker
‘I was there, taking the credit! Like I had anything to do with it all happening!’
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Jun 14th 2016, 6:45 AM
Policemen in South Africa arrested after allegedly appearing on video shooting suspect dead
The footage was released in a Sunday newspaper yesterday.
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Nov 2nd 2015, 8:18 PM
Over 300 injured in enormous Johannesburg train crash
The accident happened as two commuter trains carrying workers home slammed into each other.
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Jul 17th 2015, 10:33 PM
Man plunges to his death after trying to cling onto airplane from South Africa to London
A second man is in a critical condition in hospital.
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Jun 19th 2015, 1:26 PM
South Africa's most famous footballer mugged at gunpoint while getting his hair cut
Gunmen stole Benni McCarthy’s wedding ring, watch and other valuables, his agent said.
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May 6th 2015, 11:09 AM
Oscar Pistorius denies he was drunk during nightclub row
His family claim he was approached by a man who taunted him about his trial.
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Jul 15th 2014, 2:36 PM
British Airways plane collides into a building at Johannesburg Airport
The airline has stated that all passengers disembarked safely.
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Dec 23rd 2013, 8:48 AM
Derelict African skyscraper wouldn't be lost in a sci fi horror
Ponte City apartments were designed to be des res homes – things didn’t go as planned.
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Nov 17th 2013, 5:00 PM
George H.W. Bush spokesman apologises in Mandela 'death' gaffe
Bush spokesman Jim McGrath circulated a prepared statement expressing Bush’s sorrow at the “death” of Mandela.
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Sep 1st 2013, 6:28 PM
Nelson Mandela's condition unchanged as he faces fourth day in hospital
South Africans are being urged to ‘let go’ of their former leader as his condition remains unchanged.
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Jun 11th 2013, 7:56 AM
Nelson Mandela's condition remains the same, serious but stable
It marks the second hospitalisation in as many months for the frail anti-apartheid hero, who will turn 95 in July.
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Jun 10th 2013, 10:17 AM
Oscar Pistorius' brother acquitted of killing woman in road crash
Carl Pistorius’ case was brought to court shortly after athlete Oscar Pistorius shot dead his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day.
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May 21st 2013, 4:05 PM
South Africa: 9 police accused of taxi driver's death denied bail
Bystanders filmed taxi driver Mido Macia being manhandled, handcuffed to the back of a police van and dragged hundreds of metres through the streets of Daveyton, a town east of Johannesburg.
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Mar 12th 2013, 6:01 PM
'Horrific and unacceptable': SA president condemns 'police dragging' case
Eight police officers accused of dragging a taxi driver behind their car have been suspended this morning.
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Mar 1st 2013, 8:38 AM
Doctors say Mandela has recovered - president
Jacob Zuma said that 94-year-old Mandela has recovered from a surgical procedure and lung infection.
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Jan 6th 2013, 5:35 PM
Mandela 'doing great' says family, denies he was 'sent home to die'
The former South African president was released from hospital earlier this week following a three week stay where he was treated for a lung infection and gallstones.
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Dec 28th 2012, 5:31 PM
Three prisoners killed in Johannesburg 'audacious escape attempt' explosion
Three inmates have been killed and 14 others wounded after their vehicle was bombed en route to a Johannesburg prison.
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Oct 22nd 2012, 7:01 PM
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