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Thuso Khumalo

Thuso covers news for DW in Southern Africa. He focuses on migration, human rights, refugees, women's rights, children's rights and politics.

Thuso is a multimedia and broadcast journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. His skills include research, investigative reporting, multimedia production, live reporting and social media engagement.

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An aerial view of a mine shaft where an estimated 4000 illegal miners are trapped in a disused mine in Stilfontein, South Africa

South Africa: Trapped illegal miners face dire conditions

South Africa: Trapped illegal miners face dire conditions

Hundreds of illegal miners are struggling to survive underground in South Africa.
CrimeNovember 19, 2024
Two men wearing heels, pink tutus and white breast cancer T-shirts stand under an arch made of pink and white balloons

South African men don heels to spotlight male breast cancer

South African men don heels to spotlight male breast cancer

In an eye-catching event, South African breast cancer survivors wore heels to raise awareness about male breast cancer.
HealthOctober 30, 202401:18 min
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa gazes into the distance at an election campaign event in Johannesburg, South Africa

South Africa: ANC loses majority in crucial vote

South Africa: ANC loses majority in crucial vote

South Africa's ANC party has lost its majority for the first time since the beginning of democracy 30 years ago.
PoliticsJune 2, 2024
People walk past signs advertising different political parties in Johannesburg, South Africa.

South Africa election: ANC faces coalition government

South Africa election: ANC faces coalition government

With more than 66% of the votes counted, the ruling African National Congress will likely lose the majority.
PoliticsMay 31, 2024
South African Airways Airbus at Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa

Can South African Airways soar after sale falls through?

Can South African Airways soar after sale falls through?

South African Airways' future hangs in the balance following a collapse in negotiations to keep it in business.
BusinessMarch 20, 2024
The towers of the coal-fired Kelvin Power Station are seen in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni in South Africa

South Africa prepares to navigate a coal-free future

South Africa prepares to navigate a coal-free future

The country's transition plan will cost billions and put jobs at risk. But is there a light at the end of the tunnel?
PoliticsDecember 11, 2023
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