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The killing of George Floyd in the US has opened deep wounds for all, President Cyril Ramaphosa said as he wished ANC stalwart Andrew Mlangeni a happy 95th birthday. Ramaphosa said Mlangeni dedicated his life to fighting against indignity, and the effrontery of having his land taken away, and not even being able to move freely…

Martin Luther King III and his family show their respects to the remains of George Floyd before a memorial service. (Twitter/NBCNews) Three more accused for being involved in the murder of George Floyd have appeared in court facing charges of aiding and abetting Floyd's killing, where a US judge set bail at $750 000 each.Former…

Demonstrators march in protest of the death of George Floyd. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) Three other officers who were allegedly at the scene when George Floyd died will also be charged, a US newspaper has reported.The police officer already charged with Floyd's murder is set to face a harsher charge.Floyd's death has…

Americans in several cities have taken to the streets to protest against racism and police brutality against black men.SA's International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor called on leaders to work together to end the violence.The SA government has urged all in America, "especially the security forces, to exercise maximum restraint".South Africa's national government said on Tuesday that…

Street art commemorating George Floyd in Berlin, Germany. (Getty Images) The ANC calls for Americans to be calm after the killing of George FloydAn autopsy revealed that Floyd died of "asphyxiation from sustained pressure"The ANC condemned what it referred to as a racially-motivated killingThe ANC has called for calm in the US following mass protests…