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Scathing report details how Jacob Zuma, ANC gutted South Africa
After four arduous years, South African investigators have published the final part of a report detailing how rampant corruption under former president Jacob Zuma gutted state coffers. Read more…
Home Affairs rescues 51 immigrants from ‘a slave-like condition’ in a Chinese-owned factory
A Home Affairs-led law enforcement operation reportedly rescued 51 alleged illegal immigrants from a Chinese-owned factory in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng on Wednesday. Read more…
UK’s Johnson defends migrant deal on Rwanda visit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday defended his controversial deal to expel migrants to Rwanda, telling critics to “keep an open mind”. Read more…
Children among 13 killed in DRC unrest this week, says UN
At least 13 civilians, including four children, were killed in fresh clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo this week, the UN said, amid increased fighting between the army and rebels. Read more…
Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari says church attacks politically motivated
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has said recent attacks on churches that claimed dozens of lives were politically motivated in an attempt to stir up religious tensions. Read more…
Hillary’s murder case: Gordrich Gardee threatens to expose police
The former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) secretary-general Godrich Gardee has threatened to expose the police for their incompetence after they allegedly failed to act on “real verifiable and credible information” he provided to them about the murder of his daughter Hillary Gardee 20 days ago. Read more…
Man shot by police in hotel altercation may ‘never be able to give his version of events on the day’
The man who was shot in the head by a police officer during an altercation at a hotel in Muldersdrift, Johannesburg in November last year may reportedly never be able to give his version of events on the day he was shot. Read more…
World ‘sleepwalking’ to Somalia famine catastrophe: charity
The international community is “sleepwalking” towards a catastrophic famine in Somalia, and children are dying because hospitals are at breaking point, the charity Save the Children warned on Thursday. Read more…
Eight UN peacekeepers wounded in Mali blast
Eight UN peacekeepers were wounded on Thursday in a mine explosion in Mali’s jihadist-wracked Timbuktu region, the United Nations said. Read more…
WATCH | ‘I can talk but I need a little patience’ – Lira updates fans on her recovery journey
South African award-winning singer Lira is making impressive progress after suffering a stroke three months ago. Read more
‘Stormers’ scrumhalf gives Griquas some kick
Coach Pieter Bergh has outlined the vital role scrumhalf Stefan Ungerer will play in Griquas’ quest to win the Currie Cup final against the Pumas in Kimberley on Saturday. Read more…
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