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South African MPs end sponsorship deal with Spurs

South African MPs end sponsorship deal with Spurs

South African MPs have dropped a proposed sponsorship deal with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur which sparked a public outcry after details leaked to the media. The country’s official tourism board had conditionally approved the proposed three-year deal worth 900m South African rand ($52.5m). But critics said the amount could …

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South Africa: authorities face legal action over power crisis

South Africa: authorities face legal action over power crisis

South African opposition groups, a trade union and business owners have threatened to sue the government over the crippling blackouts in the country, local media reported. They have given the government up to Friday to stabilise electricity supply or face legal action for contravening its duty to provide electricity. They …

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South African parliament votes against impeachment of President Ramaphosa

South African parliament votes against impeachment of President Ramaphosa

South African parliament on Tuesday voted against starting an impeachment process against President Cyril Ramaphosa, the parliament’s speaker said. Lawmakers voted to reject a report by a panel of experts that found preliminary evidence Ramaphosa may have committed misconduct over a stash of foreign currency hidden at his private game …

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