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WATCH | ‘This is ridiculous’ – 8-year-old takes SUV for a spin
DRC militias take fight to M23 rebels
Casting his gaze far and wide from a hilltop in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warlord Janvier Karairi commands his forces in the battle against the feared M23 rebel group. Read more…
Former MTN employee charged with R12 million fraud
Two accused, Gretta Nozuko Nxusani (62), Nozuko Nxusani (PTY) Ltd, and former Mobile Telecommunications Network (MTN) employee, Mbulaheni Robert Madzonga (67) appeared before the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on December 6. 2022 on charges of theft and fraud and were granted R10 000 bail each. Read more…
‘I have nothing to hide’ – Sudanese businessman willing to testify in ongoing Phala Phala saga
Sudanese businessman Hazim Mustafa has reportedly said he is willing to testify after he was identified as the source of more than half a million dollars in cash stolen from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm in February 2020. Read more…
PICS | Several roads closed after bridge collapses due to heavy rains
Several roads had to be closed after a bridge collapsed on Hendrik Potgieter Road in Johannesburg following heavy rains that hit Gauteng since last week. Read more…
Mali’s world-beating nonuplets back home
A Malian mother who gave birth to nine babies in Morocco last year returned home on Tuesday with her infants, Health Minister Dieminatou Sangare told AFP. Read more…
PICS | Two suspects arrested in possession of rhino horns worth R876 000
Hawks have arrested two men after they were found in possession of rhino horns valued at R876 000. Read more…
Sudan inks $6 billion UAE deal for new Red Sea port
Sudan signed on Tuesday an initial $6 billion deal led by United Arab Emirates’ AD Ports Group and Invictus Investment to build a vast new Red Sea port and economic zone. Read more…
WATCH | Oprah, Hilary Clinton and other big names say goodbye to Trevor Noah
Thursday last week marked Trevor Noah’s last day as host of The Daily Show, and although he is endeared by many South Africans, Americans have taken a great liking to the comedian, as demonstrated by the affectionate farewell he received from big names such as Oprah Winfrey, Hilary Clinton and more. Read more…
Uganda football team pulls out of CHAN tournament
Uganda’s national football team, the Cranes, has pulled out of the African Nations Championship tournament due to a lack of funds, a senior official told AFP on Wednesday. Read more…
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