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Joburg gas blast — process underway to declare local state of disaster as investigations continue

South Africa

Joburg gas blast — process underway to declare local state of disaster as investigations continue

By Nonkululeko Njilo

City of Joburg confirms gas caused deadly explosion, but can’t say from where

South Africa

City of Joburg confirms gas caused deadly explosion, but can’t say from where

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Investigators probe three likely causes of Johannesburg explosion, Lilian Ngoyi Street closed over safety fears

South Africa

Investigators probe three likely causes of Johannesburg explosion, Lilian Ngoyi Street closed over safety fears

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Louder! From maskandi to gqom, Durban’s ever-growing sonic pulse

Magazine

Louder! From maskandi to gqom, Durban’s ever-growing sonic pulse

By Lusanda Luthuli

Japan executes sarin attack cult leader and six followers

World

Japan executes sarin attack cult leader and six followers

By AFP