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South Africa shooting: Gunman opened fire in Johannesburg, killing 12 people and injuring 9 others

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South Africa shooting: Gunman opened fire in Johannesburg, killing 12 people and injuring 9 others

Gunmen opened fire in an informal settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, South Africa, killing at least 12 people and injuring nine others.The South African Police Service said officers responded to reports of shots fired at Jumpers informal settlement at around 11.10pm on Tuesday and found multiple victims at various locations in the area.Eight men … Read more

Two Indian-origin public health scientists receive South Africa’s highest civilian honors

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Hindustan Times News

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Two internationally recognized scientists of Indian origin have been awarded the country’s highest civilian award, among 38 others, for their outstanding contributions to public health. Two Indian-origin public health scientists receive South Africa’s highest civilian honors Professors Salim Abdul Karim and Kirtan Dada were formally awarded the prestigious Order of Mapungubwe … Read more