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National Prosecuting Authority said it had finalised a settlement agreement with Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) to pay over more 2.5 billion rand ($144,000) in "punitive reparations" to South Africa.

Pressure has mounted on the president after a special panel probing a burglary scandal at Ramaphosa's farm concluded that there was enough evidence to warrant a parliamentary debate on whether he should be removed.

The president immediately denied any wrongdoing. Ramaphosa has not been charged with any crimes.

The three-person team, led by an ex-chief justice, handed its report to National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula at a televised ceremony in Cape Town.

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The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) said it was "able to confirm an unfortunate stabbing incident" involving Janusz Walus, who has spent nearly three decades in jail for the 1993 killing.

The country's new coins will feature the word 'South Africa' on one side, printed in all the official languages, and rotated annually over the next 10 years.

Illegal mining, rampant corruption, extortion and violence linked to the extraction of diamonds, coal, gold and chromite are costing the industry billions each year.

The plight of South Africa's AIDS orphans remains a stain on a country that has otherwise made huge inroads into the epidemic.

The agreement, mentions collaboration and innovation sharing specifically on the hydrogen economy, however, it lacks any details when it comes to hydrogen supply.

President Ramaphosa is under the scanner for allegedly covering up a multi-million-dollar cash theft at his Phala Phala farmhouse.

An official report from the Ministry of Police showed a surge in the rate of murders and other serious crimes this year compared to 2021.

"For us, this is a great opportunity to deepen and broaden our links, links that are historic in many, many ways," President Ramaphosa told reporters.

South Africa's power-generating firm Eskom is running out of money to fund diesel units, said a statement.

Ramaphosa, who is facing a parliamentary inquiry on allegations of theft of millions of dollars, is seen as the safe bet to improve ANC's electoral chances.

Trade unions, representing around 800,000 public servants, are asking for pay rises to keep up with the rising cost of living.

Gun salutes were fired across London as Charles and Queen Consort Camilla were joined by heir to the throne Prince William and his wife Catherine to greet Ramaphosa for a ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade.

Ramaphosa, 70, has polled 2,037 nominations from party branches against 916 for his rival Zweli Mkhize, 66, an ex-health minister who resigned amid graft allegations, the party said.

The decision has sparked an outcry in the country and condemnation from Hani's family members.

South Africa is an important nation for the United Kingdom since the former is at present the only African nation in the G20 body, and it acts as the gateway to a huge number of business investments in the African continent for British companies.

Zuma, 80, had been handed a 15-month term in June 2021 for contempt of court, a move that triggered deadly unrest.

The South African ambassador said both countries were facing the same problems in the mining sector.

The draft text captures many vital issues that were discussed during the conference, including the urgency of climate change, said the South African government.

A majority of economists polled in the last week, 12 of 20, predicted another 75 basis point lift, as the bank did in September. Seven expected a half-point move while one expected a full percent.

Yaniv Ben Simo, 46, is attached to a criminal organization in Israel called the Abergil Organisation.

A three-person team was appointed in September to determine whether Ramaphosa has a case to answer, and had been scheduled to submit its findings on Thursday.

Armed with an arsenal of tools including infrared cameras, motion and heat detectors, radios, and a self-developed app to uncover paranormal activity, they scout haunted buildings looking for clues in cavernous hallways and rusting stairwells.

According to a report by the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, vital infrastructure segments are deteriorating quite rapidly, and many are at risk of collapsing without government intervention.

South Africa is currently the only African member of the G20.