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The aunt of murdered Cape Town woman Lauren Kennedy has spoken out about the tragic incident that saw the death of her niece. Read more…
Kenya disbands ‘killer’ police unit
Kenya’s new president, William Ruto, said he had dissolved a police unit accused of extrajudicial killings, in a move hailed by human rights groups. Read more…
Cyril Ramaphosa makes a U-turn on perks and luxuries for SA ministers after public outcry
President Cyril Ramaphosa has withdrawn the amendment to the ministerial handbook, pending a review. Read more…
Nigerian gas company declares force majeure over flooding
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), a major liquified natural-gas company that exports internationally, on Monday declared force majeure due to flooding in the country, a spokesperson told AFP. Read more…
The father of murdered Bokgabo Poo couldn’t hold his emotions when faced with the alleged killer of his daughter at the Benoni Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Read more…
Morocco arrests 25 more migrants after June border tragedy
Moroccan police have arrested 25 more African migrants near the border with a Spanish enclave where at least 23 people died in a June crossing attempt, an official said on Monday. Read more…
Alleged gang-related gunfight kills two at a funeral… 4 suspects arrested
Mpumalanga police have arrested four suspects in connection with an alleged gang-related gunfight that left two people dead at a funeral. Read more…
Egypt military court cuts sentence of security expert
An Egyptian military court on Monday reduced the sentence of security expert Ismail Alexandrani, whose incarceration since 2015 has become a symbol of the repression of academics, his lawyer said. Read more…
South African DJ, Lamiez Holworthy has taken to social media to reflect on winning two awards at the first annual Basadi Music Awards (BMAs), paying tribute to the role her mother played in her success. Read more…
Benzema wins Ballon d’Or as Putellas retains women’s prize
Karim Benzema was rewarded for his remarkable success with Real Madrid by winning the Ballon d’Or at a star-studded ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain’s Alexia Putellas retained the women’s prize. Read more…
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