Government of Chad clamps down on opposition parties after unprecedented clashes between police and protesters led to the death of over 60 people. Eric Njoka reports about dissent over Mahamat Idris Deby.

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Drug abuse proving to be a menace among the youth in Africa's most populous nation of Nigeria. Addicts getting hooked to Tramadol have increased. Erik Njoka and Louisa Olaniyi bring you this report on the crime rate.

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Fear of Day Zero has erupted in South Africa as some big cities in the country have been experiencing water scarcity for weeks. Government dismisses claims of a water crisis. Watch this report by Kalden Ongmu and Eric Njoka.

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<p>Rilee Rossouw and Quinton de Kock were the star performers as South Africa cruised to victory against Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2022 on Thursday. While de Kock was dismissed for 63, Rossouw went on to score a brilliant hundred (109 off just 56 deliveries).</p>

<p>The Proteas lost their first wicket in the first over of the innings when Temba Bavuma was dismissed cheaply. However, De Kock and Rossouw stitched together an impressive 168-run partnership for the second wicket to take South Africa to a mammoth total of 209 for the loss of five wickets.</p>

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<p>This was the highest partnership for any wicket in T20 World Cup history. The record previously belonged to the Sri Lankan duo of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene who added 166 runs for the second wicket against West Indies during the 2010 edition of the tournament.</p>

<p>When it comes to South Africa, the highest partnership for any wicket came way back in 2007. The duo of Herschelle Gibbs and Justin Kemp added 120 runs for the third wicket against West Indies.</p>

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<p>On the individual front, Rossouw also became the second batsman ever to score consecutive hundreds in T20Is. The only other player to achieve this feat was France's Gustav McKeon.</p>

<p>"To score a hundred in a winning cause is fantastic," Rossouw told reporters after the match.</p>

<p>"Very chuffed with my performance today but more important is we got the two points."</p>

<p>Anrich Nortje (4-10) was the pick of the bowlers as Bangladesh were bowled out for just 101.</p>


Rilee Rossouw and Quinton de Kock were the star performers as South Africa cruised to victory against Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2022 on Thursday.

Rilee Rossouw and Quinton de Kock were the star performers as South Africa cruised to victory against Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2022 on Thursday. While de Kock was dismissed for 63, Rossouw went on to score a brilliant hundred (109 off just 56 deliveries). The Proteas lost their first wicket in the first over of the innings when Temba Bavuma was dismissed cheaply. However, De Kock and Rossouw stitched together an impressive 168-run partnership for the second wicket to take South Africa to a mammoth total of 209 for the loss of five wickets. Also read | T20 WC: All-round India thrash Netherlands by 56 runs to make it two wins in a row This was the highest partnership for any wicket in T20 World Cup history. The record previously belonged to the Sri Lankan duo of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene who added 166 runs for the second wicket against West Indies during the 2010 edition of the tournament. When it comes to South Africa, the highest partnership for any wicket came way back in 2007. The duo of Herschelle Gibbs and Justin Kemp added 120 runs for the third wicket against West Indies. Also read | Why equal match fee is only the first step in the right direction for BCCI On the individual front, Rossouw also became the second batsman ever to score consecutive hundreds in T20Is. The only other player to achieve this feat was France's Gustav McKeon. "To score a hundred in a winning cause is fantastic," Rossouw told reporters after the match. "Very chuffed with my performance today but more important is we got the two points." Anrich Nortje (4-10) was the pick of the bowlers as Bangladesh were bowled out for just 101.

Rilee Rossouw and Quinton de Kock break 12-year-old T20 World Cup record against Bangladesh

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<p>A couple of weeks after Hong Kong refused to sanction a superyacht belonging to Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov, South Africa has toed a similar line. Reportedly, the country will allow billionaire Mordashov to dock his yacht, named 'The Nord' in Cape Town.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"South Africa has no legal obligation to abide by sanctions imposed by the US and EU," said Vincent Magwenya, spokesman for President Cyril Ramaphosa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Magwenya added that Mordashov was not under any UN-sponsored sanctions and thus South Africa wasn't required to impose any restrictions on him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"South Africa's obligations with respect to sanctions relate only to those that are specifically adopted by the United Nations."</p>

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<p>The decision by the South African government came against the backdrop of opposition party leaders requesting the administration to seize the 465-foot long yacht.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis wrote a letter to International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor and called to block the Russian businessman.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The international community has recognised Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its annexation of four areas of Ukrainian territory by force as illegal," said Hill-Lewis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Clear evidence exists for war crimes and crimes against humanity having been committed by the Russian state against the Ukrainian people, including deliberate attacks against civilian targets, massacres of civilians, torture, and the rape of women and children," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by WION, earlier this month, similar calls were raised in Hong Kong when Mordashov decided to dock his yacht in the city. At the time, Hong Kong leader John Lee said the city has "no legal basis" to act on Western sanctions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He added that Hong Kong instead would only abide by UN sanctions. "We will comply with United Nations sanctions, that is our system, that is our rule of law," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mordashov is a Russian billionaire, who is among a number of Russian oligarchs sanctioned by the European Union and the United States. But he was not United Nations.&nbsp;</p>

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A couple of weeks after Hong Kong refused to sanction a superyacht belonging to Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov, South Africa has toed a similar line. Reportedly, the country will allow billionaire Mordashov to dock his yacht, named 'The Nord' in Cape Town.

A couple of weeks after Hong Kong refused to sanction a superyacht belonging to Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov, South Africa has toed a similar line. Reportedly, the country will allow billionaire Mordashov to dock his yacht, named 'The Nord' in Cape Town. "South Africa has no legal obligation to abide by sanctions imposed by the US and EU," said Vincent Magwenya, spokesman for President Cyril Ramaphosa. Magwenya added that Mordashov was not under any UN-sponsored sanctions and thus South Africa wasn't required to impose any restrictions on him. "South Africa's obligations with respect to sanctions relate only to those that are specifically adopted by the United Nations." Read more: Weekend Special: Who is a Russian oligarch? Here's what you need to know The decision by the South African government came against the backdrop of opposition party leaders requesting the administration to seize the 465-foot long yacht. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis wrote a letter to International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor and called to block the Russian businessman. WATCH | WION Fineprint |Russian oligarch Abramovich moves entire yacht fleet to Turkiye × "The international community has recognised Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its annexation of four areas of Ukrainian territory by force as illegal," said Hill-Lewis. "Clear evidence exists for war crimes and crimes against humanity having been committed by the Russian state against the Ukrainian people, including deliberate attacks against civilian targets, massacres of civilians, torture, and the rape of women and children," he added. As reported by WION, earlier this month, similar calls were raised in Hong Kong when Mordashov decided to dock his yacht in the city. At the time, Hong Kong leader John Lee said the city has "no legal basis" to act on Western sanctions. Read more: On Russian superyacht linked to Putin ally, Hong Kong leader says 'no legal basis' to act on the vessel He added that Hong Kong instead would only abide by UN sanctions. "We will comply with United Nations sanctions, that is our system, that is our rule of law," he said. Mordashov is a Russian billionaire, who is among a number of Russian oligarchs sanctioned by the European Union and the United States. But he was not United Nations. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The first peace talks between warring parties, Ethiopia-Tigray have begun in South Africa today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The peace talks, which have been convened to find a peaceful and sustainable solution to the devastating conflict in the Tigray Region, started today, 25 October 2022 and will end on 30 October 2022," Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson to South African President confirmed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"President Cyril Ramaphosa readily agreed when he received the African Union's request for South Africa to host the peace talks, such talks are in line with South Africa’s foreign policy objectives of a secure and conflict-free continent," Magwenya said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The talks will be facilitated by former President Olusegun Obasanjo of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who will be supported by former President Uhuru Kenyatta of the Republic of Kenya; and former Deputy President Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka of the Republic of South Africa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"South Africa wishes the facilitation team well and hopes the talks will proceed constructively and result in a successful outcome that leads to lasting peace for all the people of our dear Sister-Country – Ethiopia," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The talks will take place as Ethiopian forces and their allies make significant battlefield gains in the northern Tigray region, where they have captured several large towns in the past week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The war is rooted in a power struggle between the federal government and Tigray authorities, who led the country's ruling coalition until Abiy Ahmed became prime minister in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The conflict has killed thousands, displaced millions and left hundreds of thousands on the brink of famine.&nbsp;</p>

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The first peace talks between warring parties, Ethiopia-Tigray have begun in South Africa today. "The peace talks, which have been convened to find a peaceful and sustainable solution to the devastating conflict in the Tigray Region, started today, 25 October 2022 and will end on 30 October 2022," Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson to South African President confirmed.

The first peace talks between warring parties, Ethiopia-Tigray have begun in South Africa today. "The peace talks, which have been convened to find a peaceful and sustainable solution to the devastating conflict in the Tigray Region, started today, 25 October 2022 and will end on 30 October 2022," Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson to South African President confirmed. "President Cyril Ramaphosa readily agreed when he received the African Union's request for South Africa to host the peace talks, such talks are in line with South Africa’s foreign policy objectives of a secure and conflict-free continent," Magwenya said. The talks will be facilitated by former President Olusegun Obasanjo of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who will be supported by former President Uhuru Kenyatta of the Republic of Kenya; and former Deputy President Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka of the Republic of South Africa. "South Africa wishes the facilitation team well and hopes the talks will proceed constructively and result in a successful outcome that leads to lasting peace for all the people of our dear Sister-Country – Ethiopia," he said. The talks will take place as Ethiopian forces and their allies make significant battlefield gains in the northern Tigray region, where they have captured several large towns in the past week. The war is rooted in a power struggle between the federal government and Tigray authorities, who led the country's ruling coalition until Abiy Ahmed became prime minister in 2018. The conflict has killed thousands, displaced millions and left hundreds of thousands on the brink of famine. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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South African politics is once again heating up with former President Jacob Zuma gunning for his successor and the present President Cyril Ramaphosa. Zuma is facing bribery charges racketeering and money laundering.

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<p>&nbsp;A mass grave of 25 people suspected to be of migrants from Ethiopia has been discovered in Malawi, police said on Wednesday.</p>

<p>The mass grave was found by villagers in the Mzimba area, about 250 kilometres (155 miles) north of the capital Lilongwe, when they were collecting wild honey from the forest, following which they alerted the police officers.</p>

<p>"The grave was discovered late on Tuesday but we cordoned it off and started exhuming today (Wednesday). So far, we have discovered 25 bodies," police spokesman Peter Kalaya told AFP.</p>

<p>The spokesman hinted that the grave might have been of illegal migrants who were being transported to South Africa via Malawi.</p>

<p>After gathering evidence from the site, the police concluded that the victims were Ethiopian males aged between 25 and 40 years.</p>

<p>After exhuming, their decomposed bodies were taken to a morgue for autopsy.</p>

<p>“The bodies appear to have been buried probably not more than a month ago,” he was quoted as saying.</p>

<p>Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, is often used to smuggle people from east Africa to the continent’s most industrialized country South Africa.</p>

<p>South Africa is a magnet for poor migrants from elsewhere on the continent.</p>

<p>According to police spokesman Kalaya, authorities have intercepted 221 migrants between January and September this year, of which 186 were Ethiopians.</p>

<p>Ethiopia is currently in the midst of a civil war for the control of Tigray region, where the government’s forces have been squaring off with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) for the past two years.</p>

<p>The TPLF dominated a coalition government in Ethiopia until current Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed rose to power in 2018.</p>

<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>

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A mass grave of 25 people suspected to be of migrants from Ethiopia has been discovered in Malawi, police said on Wednesday. The mass grave was found by villagers in the Mzimba area, about 250 kilometres (155 miles) north of the capital Lilongwe, when they were collecting wild honey from the forest, following which they alerted the police officers.

A mass grave of 25 people suspected to be of migrants from Ethiopia has been discovered in Malawi, police said on Wednesday. The mass grave was found by villagers in the Mzimba area, about 250 kilometres (155 miles) north of the capital Lilongwe, when they were collecting wild honey from the forest, following which they alerted the police officers. "The grave was discovered late on Tuesday but we cordoned it off and started exhuming today (Wednesday). So far, we have discovered 25 bodies," police spokesman Peter Kalaya told AFP. The spokesman hinted that the grave might have been of illegal migrants who were being transported to South Africa via Malawi. After gathering evidence from the site, the police concluded that the victims were Ethiopian males aged between 25 and 40 years. After exhuming, their decomposed bodies were taken to a morgue for autopsy. “The bodies appear to have been buried probably not more than a month ago,” he was quoted as saying. Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, is often used to smuggle people from east Africa to the continent’s most industrialized country South Africa. South Africa is a magnet for poor migrants from elsewhere on the continent. According to police spokesman Kalaya, authorities have intercepted 221 migrants between January and September this year, of which 186 were Ethiopians. Ethiopia is currently in the midst of a civil war for the control of Tigray region, where the government’s forces have been squaring off with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) for the past two years. The TPLF dominated a coalition government in Ethiopia until current Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed rose to power in 2018. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Millionaire Sam Matekane's Prosperity party wins Lesotho General Elections, although without a majority. Erik Njoka reports on why the polls were a game changer for Southern Africa's smallest nation.

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Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been set free following the expiry of his prison sentence for contempt of court. The Constitutional Court sentenced Zuma to 15 months imprisonment on June 29, 2021, after he refused to comply with court orders to attend the State Capture Inquiry Commission.

Ex- South African President Jacob Zuma set free after prison term ends

<p>Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that former South African President Jacob Zuma has been released from the system of Correctional Services, after serving just two months behind bars.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Mr Zuma's 15 months sentence expired on Friday, 7 October 2002," the department said in a statement.</p>

<p>The Constitutional Court sentenced Zuma to 15 months imprisonment on June 29, 2021, after he refused to comply with court orders to attend the State Capture Inquiry Commission. He was admitted to Estcourt Correctional Center on July 8, 2021.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Zuma was then released on medical parole in September 2021. But in December, the high court set aside the parole decision and ordered him to return to jail. The appeal decision is still pending.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Zuma complied with his conditions for medical parole as set out during his placement. All administrative processes have now been concluded and the sentence expiry date marks the end of him serving his sentence under community corrections," the department said.</p>

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Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that former South African President Jacob Zuma has been released from the system of Correctional Services, after serving just two months behind bars.

Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that former South African President Jacob Zuma has been released from the system of Correctional Services, after serving just two months behind bars. "Mr Zuma's 15 months sentence expired on Friday, 7 October 2002," the department said in a statement. The Constitutional Court sentenced Zuma to 15 months imprisonment on June 29, 2021, after he refused to comply with court orders to attend the State Capture Inquiry Commission. He was admitted to Estcourt Correctional Center on July 8, 2021. It's OFFICIAL. H.E President Zuma is now a FREE man. pic.twitter.com/YoTscILabR — JGZuma Foundation (Official) (@JGZ_Foundation) October 7, 2022 × Zuma was then released on medical parole in September 2021. But in December, the high court set aside the parole decision and ordered him to return to jail. The appeal decision is still pending. "Zuma complied with his conditions for medical parole as set out during his placement. All administrative processes have now been concluded and the sentence expiry date marks the end of him serving his sentence under community corrections," the department said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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South Africa’s plan to transition away from coal is bogged down in negotiations with rich nations ahead of key climate talks.

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Cape Town's Boulders Beach, a popular tourist attraction and an important breeding site in South Africa where penguins have died from the Avian flu which has raised concerns for the species and naturally for other sea birds.

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<p>South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will make a state visit to Britain, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, the first such visit since King Charles succeeded his late mother Queen Elizabeth last month.</p>

<p>Ramaphosa and his wife, Tshepo Motsepe, have accepted an invitation from the new British monarch for the Nov. 22-24 state visit, the palace said.</p>

<p>The official statement went on to say that "the monarch and the queen consort (Camilla) will host the state visit at Buckingham Palace," noting that Tshepo Motsepe, the first lady of South Africa, will accompany her husband on the trip.</p>

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<p>After the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the nation's longest-reigning monarch, on September 8, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/king-charles-iii-wont-attend-cop27-after-truss-reportedly-objected-521850">Charles III</a> assumed the throne.</p>

<p>The monarch, who serves as the head of state of the United Kingdom, arranges and hosts state visits with foreign kings, presidents, and prime ministers on the recommendation of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).</p>

<p>The new monarch hasn't announced his first foreign trip, but there are rumours that preparations are being made for him to go to France after he struck up a friendship with President Emmanuel Macron over environmental concerns.</p>

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<p>Former South African presidents Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma all made state visits to Britain.</p>

<p>Britain exported 4 billion pounds ($4.5 billion) of goods and services to South Africa in 2021 and its imports from the country were worth about 8 billion pounds, according to British data. Britain is South Africa's fourth-biggest export market.</p>

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will make a state visit to Britain, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, the first such visit since King Charles succeeded his late mother Queen Elizabeth last month.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will make a state visit to Britain, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, the first such visit since King Charles succeeded his late mother Queen Elizabeth last month. Ramaphosa and his wife, Tshepo Motsepe, have accepted an invitation from the new British monarch for the Nov. 22-24 state visit, the palace said. The official statement went on to say that "the monarch and the queen consort (Camilla) will host the state visit at Buckingham Palace," noting that Tshepo Motsepe, the first lady of South Africa, will accompany her husband on the trip. Also read | SA Prez Ramaphosa tells local government officials to stop infighting, says its wreaking havoc After the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the nation's longest-reigning monarch, on September 8, Charles III assumed the throne. The monarch, who serves as the head of state of the United Kingdom, arranges and hosts state visits with foreign kings, presidents, and prime ministers on the recommendation of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The new monarch hasn't announced his first foreign trip, but there are rumours that preparations are being made for him to go to France after he struck up a friendship with President Emmanuel Macron over environmental concerns. Also read | New royal portrait featuring King Charles, Camilla, William and Kate released Former South African presidents Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma all made state visits to Britain. Britain exported 4 billion pounds ($4.5 billion) of goods and services to South Africa in 2021 and its imports from the country were worth about 8 billion pounds, according to British data. Britain is South Africa's fourth-biggest export market. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

King Charles III to host South African President Ramaphosa in first state visit to UK

South Africa is facing its worst electricity crisis rolling blackouts across the country almost on a daily basis. Weighing on the country's economy, the country's power utility ESCOM is under tremendous pressure to keep the lights on.

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The first entirely solar-powered train in South Africa has been created by a group of 20 teenagers. Students in a South African township have witnessed for years how difficult it is for their parents to commute by train every day and how frequently cable thefts and power outages occur on the rails.

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Africa's biggest solar car race returned to the streets of South Africa last week. The Sasol Solar Challenge sees engineering teams from across the world driving their sun powered vehicles on public roads from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

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<p>In a terrifying story from South Africa, a crocodile assaulted a park employee while a live show was in progress.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The zookeeper was severely hurt when the 16-foot reptile mauled him. We must forewarn you that the viral video of the same thing is awful.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a Facebook post by the Wild Heart Wildlife Foundation, the horrifying episode happened on September 10 at the Crocodile Creek farm in the KwaZulu Natal region.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sean Le Clus, a zookeeper, was doing a live show among two crocodiles in a pit. Hannibal the crocodile, which he was perched atop.</p>

<p>The reptile attacked Clus on his thigh when he got down after caring for Hannibal for the past 30 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The zookeeper is heard in the video saying, "This is the only crocodile in South Africa that I can sit on his back talking." Sean fell, but Hannibal sank its teeth into him and hurt him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The caption of the photo reads, "in a horrifying incident, a 16-foot crocodile attacked a wildlife park employee in South Africa who survived."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The video elicited a wide range of responses from online users, who posted them in the comments section.</p>

<p>"I have no sympathy at all. When are these people going to learn that these are wild animals," someone wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yet another user said, "He's not respecting the power of that animal. I would bite him too if he were sitting on my back."</p>

<p><em>(with inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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In a terrifying story from South Africa, a crocodile assaulted a park employee while a live show was in progress. The zookeeper was severely hurt when the 16-foot reptile mauled him.

In a terrifying story from South Africa, a crocodile assaulted a park employee while a live show was in progress. The zookeeper was severely hurt when the 16-foot reptile mauled him. We must forewarn you that the viral video of the same thing is awful. According to a Facebook post by the Wild Heart Wildlife Foundation, the horrifying episode happened on September 10 at the Crocodile Creek farm in the KwaZulu Natal region. View this post on Instagram A post shared by India Today (@indiatoday) × Sean Le Clus, a zookeeper, was doing a live show among two crocodiles in a pit. Hannibal the crocodile, which he was perched atop. The reptile attacked Clus on his thigh when he got down after caring for Hannibal for the past 30 years. The zookeeper is heard in the video saying, "This is the only crocodile in South Africa that I can sit on his back talking." Sean fell, but Hannibal sank its teeth into him and hurt him. The caption of the photo reads, "in a horrifying incident, a 16-foot crocodile attacked a wildlife park employee in South Africa who survived." Also Read: Explained: What is moonlighting? Why are IT companies against it? The video elicited a wide range of responses from online users, who posted them in the comments section. "I have no sympathy at all. When are these people going to learn that these are wild animals," someone wrote. Yet another user said, "He's not respecting the power of that animal. I would bite him too if he were sitting on my back." (with inputs from agencies)

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Campaigners say they have been given the constitutional right to grow and consume it but trade remains a fundamental stumbling block. We are talking about cannabis production in South Africa. What is causing the agitation and friction in the country. Let's find out on this report from Pretoria.

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will miss the United Nations General Assembly this week, instead returning home from Britain to address a national power crisis.

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<p>The death of Queen Elizabeth II has sparked a national debate in South Africa over the possession&nbsp;of the largest known clear-cut diamond, the Great Star of Africa.</p>

<p>Calls are now being made to the Royal Family to return the African nation’s precious diamond—also known as Cullinan l—which is currently mounted on a royal sceptre belonging to the Queen.</p>

<p>Since the death of the Queen, calls have intensified in the African nations, former colonies of the British Empire, seeking reparations and return their precious jewels that were looted during the British Empire’s rule, reports CNN.</p>

<p>Cullinan l, which was cut from a larger diamond, was mined in South Africa in 1905. The diamond in its natural form weighed around 3,106 carats, of which 500 carats were cut to make the Great Star of Africa diamond.</p>

<p>The diamond was presented to King Edward VII—the British monarch at the time—in 1907, two years after it was unearthed in a private mine in South Africa’s old Transvaal province, according to the Royal Collection Trust, which oversees the royal collection of the British royal family.</p>

<p>"The Cullinan Diamond must be returned to South Africa with immediate effect," activist Thanduxolo Sabelo&nbsp;told the Sunday Times newspaper.</p>

<p>"The minerals of our country and other countries continue to benefit Britain at the expense of our people,” he added.</p>

<p>African Transformation Movement (ATM) MP Vuyo Zungula went a step further seeking a revamp of the constitution that de-links British Magna Carta and that South Africa should leave the Commonwealth.</p>

<p>“SA should now leave the Commonwealth, demand reparations for all the harm done by Britain, draft a new constitution based on the will of the people of SA not the British Magna Carta, and demand the return of all the gold, diamonds stolen by Britain,” the lawmaker was quoted as saying by the newspaper.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, over 6,000 people have signed a petition calling for the Great Star of Africa to be returned and put in a South African museum, according to local media.</p>

<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>

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The death of Queen Elizabeth II has sparked a national debate in South Africa over the possession of the largest known clear-cut diamond, the Great Star of Africa.

The death of Queen Elizabeth II has sparked a national debate in South Africa over the possession of the largest known clear-cut diamond, the Great Star of Africa. Calls are now being made to the Royal Family to return the African nation’s precious diamond—also known as Cullinan l—which is currently mounted on a royal sceptre belonging to the Queen. Since the death of the Queen, calls have intensified in the African nations, former colonies of the British Empire, seeking reparations and return their precious jewels that were looted during the British Empire’s rule, reports CNN. Cullinan l, which was cut from a larger diamond, was mined in South Africa in 1905. The diamond in its natural form weighed around 3,106 carats, of which 500 carats were cut to make the Great Star of Africa diamond. The diamond was presented to King Edward VII—the British monarch at the time—in 1907, two years after it was unearthed in a private mine in South Africa’s old Transvaal province, according to the Royal Collection Trust, which oversees the royal collection of the British royal family. "The Cullinan Diamond must be returned to South Africa with immediate effect," activist Thanduxolo Sabelo told the Sunday Times newspaper. "The minerals of our country and other countries continue to benefit Britain at the expense of our people,” he added. African Transformation Movement (ATM) MP Vuyo Zungula went a step further seeking a revamp of the constitution that de-links British Magna Carta and that South Africa should leave the Commonwealth. “SA should now leave the Commonwealth, demand reparations for all the harm done by Britain, draft a new constitution based on the will of the people of SA not the British Magna Carta, and demand the return of all the gold, diamonds stolen by Britain,” the lawmaker was quoted as saying by the newspaper. Meanwhile, over 6,000 people have signed a petition calling for the Great Star of Africa to be returned and put in a South African museum, according to local media. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Calls grow in South Africa seeking return of 500-carat diamond from UK

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Households in South Africa are witnessing an exponential increase in crime rates. Incidents of housebreaking, home robbery, assault and murder have been on the rise. Housebreaking has been listed as the most common one. Over two million households across South Africa have experienced house breaking or burglary.

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