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South African floods wreaked havoc because people are forced to live in disaster prone areas

Rapid urbanisation and government failure to deliver adequate housing are among the driving forces behind the proliferation of informal settlements across South African cities and towns. These informal settlements are notorious for their perilous and unhealthy conditions.

The Conversation

Floods in South Africa: protecting people must include a focus on women and girls

Climate change is one of the main factors contributing to recurring floods experienced in many parts of the world over the past years. In 2021, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reported that emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities contributed approximately 1.1℃ of global warming between 1850 and 1900.…

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Floods in South Africa's Durban area kill more than 300

Heavy rains and flooding have killed at least 306 people in South Africa’s eastern KwaZulu-Natal province, including the city of Durban, and more rainstorms are forecast in the coming days

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South Africans seek shelter after hundreds killed in catastrophic floods

Victims of South Africa's deadliest storm on record scrambled to get help on Thursday as the death toll from floods and landslides that struck the country's south-east surged beyond 300.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa braces for more rain after floods kill at least 300

“Catastrophic” floods in South Africa have claimed the lives of at least 300 people.

Evening Standard

Deadliest ever South African storm kills 300 and helps crocodiles ESCAPE from farm

The deadliest storm ever recorded in South Africa has already taken 300 lives, including 10 from a single family, as well as flooding a crocodile farm and helping the beasts escape from captivity

Daily Mirror

Grammy star Black Coffee: winning the world, losing at home

I first saw Nkosinathi Maphumulo aka Black Coffee perform at Amaros Night Club in Pretoria, South Africa during the late 2000s. Dressed in a casual T-shirt, no one would have guessed he was destined for global glory. Beneath strobe lights, bathed in throbbing house music, clashing voices and perspiration, he…

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South Africa braces for more heavy rain after floods kill hundreds

President describes ‘catastrophe of enormous proportions’ as more than 300 people die in Durban area

The Guardian - UK

Floods kill more than 300 people in South Africa as search for missing continues

At least 306 people have been killed in flooding around Durban in South Africa. On a visit to the stricken city, President Cyril Ramaphosa described the devastation as a "catastrophe of enormous proportions". Also, Amnesty International accuses Mali of stalling war crimes and abuse investigations. And after the French city…

France 24

Flooding continues in South Africa's Durban area; 259 dead

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says flooding in the Durban area has taken at least 259 lives and is a “catastrophe of enormous proportions.”

The Independent UK

Local knowledge adds value to mapping flood risk in South Africa's informal settlements

The current flooding in South Africa’s coastal city of Durban is dire and reports indicate that hundreds of people have died and thousands directly affected. Several months’ worth of rainfall have fallen in a day or so, and the effects have been catastrophic.

The Conversation

Russia's war in Ukraine: how South Africa blew its chance as a credible mediator

South Africa has been roundly criticised for its decision to abstain from voting on three UN General Assembly resolutions condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Conversation

S.African leader visits flood victims as death toll rises to 306

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged on Wednesday to help the victims of devastating east coast floods, as the death toll rose to 306 from heavy rains that washed out roads and disrupted shipping in one of Africa's busiest ports.

Reuters

Graeme Smith feels 'mental strain' of leading India may be taking toll on Rohit Sharma in IPL

MUMBAI: Former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith feels the "mental strain" of leading the Indian team across formats may be taking a toll on Rohit Sharma in the ongoing IPL.

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Explainer-Why African nations' support for UN action on Russia/Ukraine is so mixed

Western powers seeking to isolate Russia over Ukraine are disappointed at what they see as lukewarm support from African nations at the U.N. general assembly - where their 54 votes form a bloc large enough to swing resolutions.

France 24

Floods wreak 'untold havoc' in South Africa, killing at least 250

The death toll from floods and mudslides after rainstorms struck the South African port city of Durban and surrounding areas of KwaZulu-Natal province has climbed to at least 253, provincial authorities said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Mudslides and flooding kill at least 45 people in South Africa

The death toll is expected to rise after a number of people were swept away by surging waters

France 24

EU turns to Nigeria as alternative to Russian oil and gas

In tonight's edition: The EU turns to Nigeria as it looks for alternative suppliers of oil and gas. The bloc is trying to strengthen its ties to Africa's top petroleum producer as Europe tries to wean itself off Russian resources. Also, dozens have died as extreme floods hit KwaZulu-Natal province…

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Heavy rains claim 45 lives in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province

At least 45 people were killed after Monday's intensely heavy rainfall in South Africa's eastern coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal flooded settlements, ravaged homes, swept away roads and displaced dozens, officials said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

South Africa's Durban area hit by heavy floods, 45 dead

Prolonged rains and flooding in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province have claimed the lives of at least 45 people

The Conversation

Reflecting on South African novelist K. Sello Duiker's art of madness and social justice

The South African novelist K. Sello Duiker would have turned 48 on 13 April 2022. Since 2005, when he took his own life at the age of 30, his importance to the body of African literature has become even more evident. His works have been republished within and outside South…

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South Africa's economic growth affected by mismatch of electricity supply and demand

South Africa’s electricity sector has faced a series of challenges over the last two decades. It started with inadequate grid infrastructure to provide electricity to the majority of the South African population in the 1990s. In 1994, only 36% of total households were electrified; 50% of the urban population and…

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Ramaphosa likens anti-migrant attacks to apartheid actions

South African president blasts vigilante groups for attacking migrants, warns their actions will not be tolerated.

The Independent UK

New Omicron variants explained: Everything we know after Covid cases found in UK

Cases of BA.4 have been found in the UK, while BA.5 cases have been reported in both South Africa and Botswana

Daily Mirror

Mehidy Hasan stretchered off after shocking drop in Bangladesh vs South Africa Test

Mehidy Hasan got hit in the chest while fielding after completely losing sight of the ball in a bizarre drop during the second Test between Bangladesh and South Africa

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