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Students at Stellenbosch University have brought the science fiction concept of a nano chip to life, that when swallowed can detect any disease-causing bacteria or viruses.
Images show exteriors of a Coptic monastery in Cullinan, South Africa, where three Eygptian Coptic Orthodox monks were reported to have been murdered. IMAGES
South Africa's ruling ANC suspends the country's former president Jacob Zuma from the party. "The NEC concluded that exceptional circumstances exist to justify and warrant an immediate decision to suspend former ANC President Jacob Zuma in line with Rule 25.60," says ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula. SOUNDBITE
Hundreds of firefighters are battling a wildfire which has spread across a mountain near Cape Town and is now threatening South Africa's biggest naval base, as well as nearby homes. IMAGES
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accuses Israel of war crimes and "genocide" in Gaza, as he chaired an extraordinary summit of the BRICS group of nations on Tuesday. Pretoria is hosting a virtual meeting of BRICS, a group of major emerging economies that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, aimed at drawing up a common response to the Israel-Hamas conflict. IMAGES
Fans leave the Stade de France, in Paris, after the Springboks are crowned Rugby World Cup champions, beating the All Blacks in a thrilling final. IMAGES