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20 May 2021 | 03:57 PM UTC
South Africa: Pro-Palestinian demonstrations planned in Durban and Pietermartizburg, May 21
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20 May 2021 | 11:06 AM UTC
South Africa: Wildfire warnings issued for portions of the Northern Cape, Free State, and North West provinces, through the evening May 20
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19 May 2021 | 01:29 PM UTC
South Africa: Protests possible ahead of and likely during resumption of high-profile court case involving former president in Pietermaritzburg, May 26
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17 May 2021 | 05:07 PM UTC
South Africa: Further protests likely in Mangaung following May 17 shutdown action /update 1
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17 May 2021 | 07:50 AM UTC
South Africa: Activists call for general strike and protests in Mangaung, Free State, May 17
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16 May 2021 | 03:58 PM UTC
South Africa: Utility provider Eskom announces Stage-2 load shedding through May 18
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16 May 2021 | 09:04 AM UTC
South Africa: Disruptions to Metrobus services likely to persist in Johannesburg during the week of May 17 due to ongoing strike action /update 1
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16 May 2021 | 08:50 AM UTC
South Africa: Several people killed in attacks in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, May 15
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14 May 2021 | 02:04 PM UTC
South Africa: Authorities extend COVID-19-related State of Natural Disaster through June 15 /update 6
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