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US backs South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clash

US backs South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clash

  • The US has committed a $50 million investment in the Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project despite US-South Africa relations plummeting to their lowest point in decades
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Mugabe’s son pleads guilty to lesser charges in Johannesburg shooting case

Mugabe’s son pleads guilty to lesser charges in Johannesburg shooting case

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​​​​​​​South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally

​​​​​​​South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally

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South Africa disinvited from G7 in France

South Africa disinvited from G7 in France

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DeChambeau, Southern Guards hold two-shot lead entering final round of LIV Golf South Africa

DeChambeau, Southern Guards hold two-shot lead entering final round of LIV Golf South Africa

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Southern Guards two behind Torque at LIV Golf South Africa

Southern Guards two behind Torque at LIV Golf South Africa

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Trump’s decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is ‘their loss,’ South African president says

Trump’s decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is ‘their loss,’ South African president says

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US-Israeli attack violates international law: South Africa

US-Israeli attack violates international law: South Africa

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South Africa coach looks to ‘maintain intensity’ against Zimbabwe

South Africa coach looks to ‘maintain intensity’ against Zimbabwe

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Soldiers on the streets. What’s behind South Africa’s plan to deploy army in high-crime areas

Soldiers on the streets. What’s behind South Africa’s plan to deploy army in high-crime areas

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South Africa says 2 of its nationals died fighting for Russia in Ukraine after recruitment scheme

South Africa says 2 of its nationals died fighting for Russia in Ukraine after recruitment scheme

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Fire at Cape Town airport disrupts international flights

Fire at Cape Town airport disrupts international flights

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South Africa beat India to end 12-match win streak; England rout Sri Lanka for 95

South Africa beat India to end 12-match win streak; England rout Sri Lanka for 95

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