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South Africa blast: At least 8 killed, 50 injured after truck with liquified gas explodesA truck carrying liquified petroleum gas has exploded in the South African town of Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, killing at least eight people.WorldDec 24, 2022
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At least 9 dead as flash floods wash away church group in South AfricaAt least nine people died and eight others were missing in South Africa after a flash flood swept away members of a church congregation along the Jukskei River in Johannesburg.WorldDec 4, 2022
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5 dead, more than 40 arrested after hostage situation at church in South AfricaPolice in South Africa say five people are dead and more than 40 have been arrested after an early-morning hostage situation at a church near Johannesburg.WorldJul 11, 2020
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Edmonton-area couple among Canadians stranded in South Africa amid lockdownA Sherwood Park couple is stranded in South Africa amid a nationwide lockdown. They are calling on the Canadian government for help getting home.CanadaMar 27, 2020
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Arnold Schwarzenegger kicked during appearance in South AfricaThe 71-year-old quickly recovered and said, “I’m just glad the idiot didn’t interrupt my Snapchat.”EntertainmentMay 18, 2019
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25 years post-apartheid, South Africans call for progress on jobs, LGBTQ2 issuesSouth Africans called for more jobs for the black majority and respect for LGBTQ2 rights as the country commemorated the 25th anniversary of the end of apartheid.NewsApr 27, 2019
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At least 3 students killed in walkway collapse at South African schoolAt least three students are dead after a walkway collapsed at a school outside Johannesburg, a South African official said Friday.WorldFeb 1, 2019
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Dramatic South African cash van heist caught on cameraRobbers armed with assault rifles and explosives blew up two armoured cash-carrying vans in Johannesburg this week in a brazen broad-daylight incident.CrimeMay 18, 2018
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Commuter train crash outside of Johannesburg injures more than 200No one died in the crash at a commuter train station in Germiston, emergency response group ER24 said in a statement.WorldJan 9, 2018
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South Africa train crash leaves at least 18 dead, 260 injuredThe train with 429 passengers aboard had been traveling from Port Elizabeth to the country’s commercial hub, Johannesburg.WorldJan 4, 2018
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