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Minister Mondli Gungubele defends R22m flag project, says it will ‘strengthen social cohesion’
Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele has reportedly thrown his weight behind the controversial R22 million monumental flag project, saying it would strengthen social cohesion. Read more…
Nigeria confirms 21 cases of monkeypox since January
Nigeria has recorded 21 cases of monkeypox since the start of the year, one of which was fatal, the country’s disease control agency said. Read more…
‘Thieves might look like me, but I am not one of them,’ says WC speaker Masizole Mnqasela
Western Cape speaker Masizole Mnqasela has reportedly maintained his innocence after the Democratic Alliance (DA) suspended him from all party activities over the weekend following allegations of corruption against him. Read more…
Sudan lifts state of emergency imposed since coup
Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Sunday lifted a state of emergency imposed since last year’s military coup, the ruling sovereign council said. Read more…
‘Absolute devastation’ – Road accidents claim over 30 lives on N3 over the weekend
More than 30 people reportedly died in three separate road accidents on the N3 over the weekend. Read more…
Sleepless nights in South Africa’s ‘Village of Death’
Sleep is something that the inhabitants of Zingqolweni abandoned many months ago. Read more…
Senegal arrests three over babies’ deaths in hospital blaze
Senegalese police have made their first arrests in connection with a fire at a hospital in which 11 babies died, trade union sources said on Monday. Read more…
The family of three brothers, who died last week after consuming a poisonous energy drink allegedly given to them by their father, is reportedly preparing to bury the siblings. Read more…
Gabon takes grassroots approach in anti-poaching drive
A whistle blows. The car stops, and the driver is politely asked to turn off the engine and get out. Read more…
PICS | ‘Until next time,’ says Trevor Noah after his successful ‘Back to Abnormal’ world tour
South African-born comedian and The Daily Show host, Trevor Noah recently took to social media to express his gratitude to his fans following his successful Back to Abnormal world tour. Read more…
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