From community members raging after 2 pit bulls attacked and killed a 3-year-old boy; to climate summit host, Egypt, getting bad marks… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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Community members outraged after 2 pit bulls attack and kill 3-year-old boy
Police in Free State have opened an inquest for further investigation into the owner of two pit bulls after his dogs attacked and killed a 3-year-old boy – an incident that enraged members of the community. Read more…
No way to run a COP: climate summit host Egypt gets bad
Almost from the start, Egypt came under fire over its handling of the UN COP27 climate talks tasked with responding to the growing threat of global warming. Read more…
SA woman in Thailand jail after being convicted for drug smuggling escapes death sentence
South African woman, Ashley Oosthuizen (23), had her sentence in a Thai prison reduced to 33.4 years but has not ceased her bid to regain her freedom, lodging an appeal to the Thai Supreme Court. Read more…
Suspected jihadists kill troops, civilians in Nigeria
Jihadists have attacked an army base and a town in northeast Nigeria killing nine soldiers, two policemen and civilians, security sources and residents said on Sunday in the latest violence in the region. Read more…
SCA rules Jacob Zuma’s parole was ‘unlawful’, says he must return to jail
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein has reportedly dismissed former president Jacob Zuma’s medical parole appeal, saying he must return to prison. Read more…
WATCH | Buses torched as Cape Town taxi operators go on a two-day strike
Chaos erupted in Cape Town on Monday, as taxi drivers embarked on a two-day strike across the Western Cape. Read more…
Woman who allegedly killed her four children with a sledgehammer dies
Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) has opened an inquest docket following the death of the 32-year-old woman who was arrested for the brutal murder of her four children. Read more…
Government working to end load shedding, says presidency
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says it’s difficult to remain optimistic when the impact of work done is not yet effective, however, a range of initiatives to make load shedding “a thing of the past”are under way. Read more…
South Africa’s Precious Moloi-Motsepe, champion of African fashion
South African Precious Moloi-Motsepe, one of the richest women in Africa, is a staunch promoter of fashion designers from the young, vibrant and culturally diverse continent. Read more…
Matfield: SA Rugby must make a call on Rassie saga
Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield says that SA Rugby needs to take a firm stance in the matter involving Rassie Erasmus over his two-match ban handed out by World Rugby last week. Read more…
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