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David Mabuza’s future as SA vice president ‘uncertain’ as discussions set to take place
South African Deputy President David Mabuza’s future is reportedly set to be discussed by the newly-elected African National Congress (ANC) higher-ups. Read more…
At least 18 people die in Nigeria road accident
Eighteen people were killed when two vehicles collided in northern Nigeria’s Bauchi state, a road safety official said on Thursday. Read more…
PICTURES | Body of five year old boy found floating in neighbour’s swimming pool
The body of five-year-old boy Mvelo Gumede has been found in a swimming pool in Lotusville, Durban. Mvelo had gone missing on Wednesday afternoon and his body was found on Thursday morning. Read more…
Egypt actor handed suspended jail sentence for cannabis
Popular Egyptian actor Menna Shalabi was found guilty on Thursday for cannabis possession and handed a suspended one-year jail sentence and a fine, in a case that drew widespread attention. Read more…
PICS | ‘He’s lucky to be alive’ – BMW splits in two after collision with a light pole
A BMW driver is lucky to be alive after the vehicle he was driving collided with a light pole and got cut in half on the N2 north-bound near King Shaka International Airport in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday. Read more…
Tunisia lawyers protest tax hike on legal services
Dozens of Tunisian lawyers protested on Thursday against newly imposed taxes on legal services, part of a 2023 budget that seeks to boost revenues to the cash-strapped treasury. Read more…
Man arrested after being found with 114Kg dagga worth R1 710 000 stuffed in bags with name tags
A 29-year-old suspect, Ntando Ntimane, was arrested for the possession of bags stuffed with 114Kg of dagga estimated at R1 710 000 street value on January 4. Read more…
US offers reward for Shabaab militant over Kenya attack
The United States on Thursday offered a $10 million reward to find a leader of Somalia’s Al-Shabaab militants over a 2020 attack on an air base in Kenya that killed three Americans. Read more…
‘I’ve lost a lot of business’ – Minnie Dlamini speaks on how social media rumours have hurt her
South African television personality and businesswoman, Minnie Dlamini has opened up about the negative side of social media and how it affects her. Read more…
Orlando Pirates saddened by death of super-fan Goodenough ‘5 Skipas’ Sithole
It’s well documented that fans are the beating heart that keeps the body of football alive, and Orlando Pirates have expressed sadness at the passing of one of the club’s super-fans, Goodenough “5 Skipas” Sithole. Read more…
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