
Conflict-torn Congo celebrates historic World Cup qualification
Congo reached the World Cup for the first time in 52 years on Tuesday
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Congo reached the World Cup for the first time in 52 years on Tuesday

South Africa collected a net 2.01 trillion rand ($119.73 billion) of tax in the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 8.4% higher than the previous year, preliminary figures showed on Wednesday.

Congo last appeared on soccer's biggest stage in 1974 when the country was known as Zaire.

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Congo erupted in joy overnight after a 100th-minute goal against Jamaica sent the African country back to the World Cup for the first time in more than half a century.

South Africa’s tax collection modestly beat estimates, boosted by stronger contributions from companies, personal income receipts and value-added tax, preliminary data show.