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  South Africa accident: 12 school children killed in bus-truck collision in Johannesburg

  World | January 19, 2026 17:27 IST

  The minibus, which was privately operated, was carrying children to several primary and secondary schools in the area. Authorities said the crash occurred at around 7 am during the busy morning travel period.

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  South Africa: Three children among 11 killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg

  World | December 21, 2025 11:15 IST

  According to the South African Police, the mass shooting was reported in the Bekkersdal township, which is around 40 kms from Johannesburg.

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  Johannesburg: 12 dead, 45 injured as bus overturns on highway in South Africa

  World | March 11, 2025 17:12 IST

  No other vehicle was involved in the crash and officials weren't yet able to determine the cause. Police are investigating.

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  Jaishankar to visit South Africa to attend G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, likely to hold bilaterals

  World | February 19, 2025 13:58 IST

  The External Affairs Minister will be in South Africa's Johannesburg to attend the foreign minister's meeting on February 20-21. The Ministry of External Affairs has stated that his participation will strengthen India's engagement with the members and bolster the voice of the Global South in G20.

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  Largest Hindu temple in Southern Hemisphere inaugurated in South Africa's Johannesburg

  World | February 02, 2025 22:01 IST

  The occasion was marked by the presence of scores of worshippers, who participated in the consecration ceremony. BAPS has called the temple "the largest Hindu cultural complex in the Southern Hemisphere on its Facebook page.

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  Wanderers, Newlands among 8 South African venues confirmed for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027

  Cricket | April 10, 2024 23:11 IST

  Cricket South Africa has confirmed eight venues for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027. The 2027 ODI World Cup is set to be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The top eight teams in the ODI rankings and the two co-hosts (excluding Namibia) will earn a direct qualification.

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  IND vs SA Pitch Report: How will surface at the Wanderers in Johannesburg play in 3rd T20I?

  Cricket | December 14, 2023 6:30 IST

  India and South Africa will lock horns for one final time in the three-match T20 series in the decider in Johannesburg on Thursday, December 14. South Africa won the second game after the first one was washed out and the Men in Blue will aim to level the series.

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  South Africa: At least 73 dead, over 50 injured in predawn fire in Johannesburg's building

  World | August 31, 2023 17:45 IST

  Over 50 people sustained injuries in the blaze which broke out in the predawn hours on Thursday, Emergency Management Services said.

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  PM Modi holds bilateral meet with South African President, vows to boost agriculture, defence ties

  World | August 23, 2023 15:03 IST

  "Had an excellent meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa. We discussed a wide range of issues aimed at deepening India-South Africa relations. We will keep working together to strengthen the voice of the Global South," tweeted PM Modi.

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  Xi skips BRICS Business Forum meet despite being at venue, his minister criticises 'West's hegemony'

  World | August 23, 2023 8:12 IST

  China claimed that the West has been deliberately hindering the path of those nations that dare to progress at a rapid pace or more than its economy.

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  BRICS Summit 2023: PM Modi lands in Johannesburg, gets rousing welcome from Indian diaspora

  News | August 22, 2023 20:50 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in South Africa on Tuesday to participate of the much-anticipated 15th BRICS Summit 2023.

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  BRICS Summit: PM Modi gets rousing welcome from Indian diaspora in Johannesburg | WATCH VIDEO

  World | August 22, 2023 19:18 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also receive a ceremonial guard of honour, said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.

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  BRICS Summit: What leads to formation of group and which countries want to join it? Know here

  Explainers | August 22, 2023 15:03 IST

  It is expected that world leaders will emphasise limiting the dominance of the United States in both shaping the economy and the world order. As of now, America monopolises the world order, where it retains itself in the top position and then Europe-- overlooking China's position.

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  BRICS Summit: Is PM Modi, Xi Jinping bilateral meeting on border disputes on cards? Centre replies

  World | August 22, 2023 10:15 IST

  While addressing a special press conference on Monday, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra gave a cryptic reply to the reporters who asked him about the possibility of PM Modi meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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  BRICS Summit: PM Modi to embark on 3-day visit to South Africa I What are India's key expectations

  Explainers | August 21, 2023 14:46 IST

  Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the COVID-19 pandemic, world leaders will advocate to end the hegemony of the West and the dominance of dollar in the international trade.

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  At BRICS, Xi Jinping expects a breakthrough as Chinese economy is in brutal distress

  World | August 21, 2023 12:56 IST

  China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.5 per cent year-on-year in the first half (H1) of 2023, the country's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said in June.

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  Putin downplays skipping BRICS Summit in S Africa amid ICC warrant controversy: 'My presence is...'

  World | July 30, 2023 16:18 IST

  Since South Africa is a signatory of the ICC, it has to arrest the Russian leader if he lands on the soil of Johannesburg. However, as per the current global setting, it was unlikely that African nations would take any "risk" of arresting Putin.

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  BRICS meeting: Ajit Doval hits out at Pakistan, says terrorism remains a threat to security

  World | July 25, 2023 23:39 IST

  BRICS Summit 2023: Interestingly, the statement from Doval came nearly a month after China blocked a joint proposal by India and the US at the United Nations to designate Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Sajid Mir as a global terrorist.

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  Mumbai : Mother daughter duo arrested with heroine worth 25 crore

  News | September 23, 2021 18:39 IST

  Two female drug smugglers have been arrested from Mumbai airport. The mother daughter duo has a medical tourist visa on which they were arriving in India.

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  COVID herd immunity may be unrealistic: South African experts

  World | May 21, 2021 20:37 IST

  Van den Heever was speaking on an expert panel hosted by leading managed care provider and medical scheme administrator Agility Health.