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WATCH | Eskom prepares load shedding schedules beyond stage 8
Eskom is reportedly preparing load shedding schedules beyond stage 8. Read more…
Egypt hikes fuel prices amid economic crisis
Egypt’s oil ministry has announced a rise in the price of fuel, as the Arab world’s most populous nation struggles with inflation and is sapped dry of dollars. Read more…
Community reels as young SPCA vet is murdered
Condolences are pouring in on social media following the murder of a young Cape Town vet, who was stabbed by intruders at his Athlone home early on Thursday. Read more…
Nigeria judge calls president ‘dictator’, extends cash swap deadline
Nigeria’s top court on Friday said President Muhammadu Buhari acted like “a dictator” over the handling of a currency swap, and ordered a 10-month extension to change old bills. Read more…
Ramaphosa delays Cabinet reshuffle due to ‘ill health’ – report
President Cyril Ramaphosa reportedly postponed the announcement of his new Cabinet on Thursday due to ill health. Read more…
African cholera cases falling but floods increase risk – WHO
Cholera cases are falling across Africa, the World Health Organisation said on Thursday, but the number of deaths is mostly unchanged and heavy flooding is increasing the risk of the disease spreading. Read more…
Woman arrested on ‘Eskom looting’ charges
A woman has been arrested for fraud and contravening personal and company tax law related to some R17 million. Read more…
US offers up to $5 million reward for leader of DRC ADF militia
The United States announced a reward of up to $5 million on Thursday for information leading to the capture of the leader of the ADF militia, which is primarily active in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more…
Rapper and celebrity Cassper Nyovest has come out and asked for prayers over the country, bemoaning the current state of affairs in South Africa. Read more…
Jake hails ‘utter professional’ Steyn
Jake White has lauded Morne Steyn’s professionalism, recalling the veteran flyhalf in an overhauled Vodacom Bulls backline to charge at the Lions on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports. Read more…
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