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Jailed Jacob Zuma admitted to outside hospital ‘for observation’
Former president Jacob Zuma has been admitted to a hospital outside the Escourt prison where he is serving his 15-month jail term for contempt of court. Read more…
IN DETAIL | Cyril Ramaphosa’s major Cabinet reshuffle after unrest
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday carried out a major cabinet reshuffle covering security posts but also the economy and health following unprecedented unrest over the jailing of his predecessor. Read more…
‘We weren’t a team’: Race discrimination claims in South African cricket hearings
Allegations of racial discrimination in South African cricket have been made during a month of hearings, with one star claiming he was blasted as a “quota player” and that representing the national team was “no dream”. Read more…
Tigray rebels reject calls to leave neighbouring regions
Rebel forces from Ethiopia’s war-torn Tigray on Friday rebuffed US calls to leave neighbouring regions, one day after they seized famed Unesco heritage site Lalibela. Read more…
Africa’s top cocoa producers sign deal to combat child labour
Ivory Coast and Ghana, the world’s two largest cocoa suppliers, on Thursday agreed to better cooperate on pricing and combating child labour in the industry. Read more…
Corruption: Ex-head of Algeria’s Sonatrach extradited
The former head of Algeria’s state energy firm Sonatrach was extradited from the UAE on Wednesday, state television reported, after his arrest earlier this year over corruption allegations. Read more…
Connie Ferguson says ‘thank you’ to fans, family for support after husband Shona’s death
Connie Ferguson, the late entertainment icon Shona’s wife, has taken to social media to thank South Africans and the rest of the world for their support and comfort following her husband’s death. Read more…
At least 26 Chadian troops killed in suspected jihadist attack
At least 26 Chadian soldiers were killed in an attack by jihadist fighters in the troubled Lake Chad region, a senior local official said on Thursday. Read more…
Brigid Kosgei seeks Kenyan Olympic marathon redemption
World record holder Brigid Kosgei has the unenviable task at the Tokyo Olympics of restoring Kenya’s image in the marathon, which suffered a huge dent after the 2016 Rio Games. Read more…
Siya Kolisi urged to play another ‘captain’s innings’ in decider
Former Springbok skipper John Smit will be looking to Siya Kolisi to play another “captain’s innings” in the decisive third Test against the British and Irish Lions in Cape Town on Saturday. Read more…
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