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Father dies while trying to save his drowning son
A father reportedly died while trying to save his 11-year-old son from drowning at south coast beach, in KwaZulu-Natal. Read more…
Kenyan rally driver charged with assault
Kenyan motor rally driver Maxine Wahome was charged with domestic assault on Wednesday following an incident involving her boyfriend and fellow rally driver Asad Khan. Read more…
Police investigate after burnt body discovered in the boot of a car
The Eastern Cape police have appealed to the New Brighton community for help in finding the next of kin of a person who was found burned in the boot of a car. Read more…
As climate talks drag, artist shows way to climate hell
Egyptian artist Bahia Shehab had one goal at the COP27 climate talks in Egypt: to let people experience the “hell” that is global warming. Read more…
Police investigate ‘bizarre incident’ after suspects tried to illegally exhume body
Mpumalanga police are investigating a ‘bizarre incident’ after suspects were disturbed while attempting to exhume the body of a man in the early hours of Wednesday. Read more…
Senegal orders release of journalist on hunger strike
Senegal has ordered the release of journalist and government critic Pape Ale Niang, whose detention for more than a month incensed the media community and human rights defenders, one of his lawyers said on Wednesday. Read more…
‘Nonsense fake people’ – Mzansi reacts to pastor charging R20 000 ‘to see God in heaven’
A South African pastor, who advertised a meet and greet with God on social media, has sent shock waves. Read more…
UN says over 160 civilians killed in South Sudan clashes
At least 166 civilians have died in clashes in South Sudan’s far north over the past four months, the United Nations said on Wednesday, urging the government to act swiftly to end the violence. Read more…
South African TV Personality, K Naomi found her daughter’s 1st birthday to be a very special one, and celebrated accordingly with a beautiful pastel pink birthday party. Read more…
Dream of World Cup final is over but Moroccans hail heroes
They may have fallen just short of reaching the World Cup final, but Moroccans on Wednesday hailed their team’s historic run as it ended with a 2-0 defeat to reigning champions France. Read more…
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