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‘Such tragic news’ Missing Durban biker found dead
The body of Durban’s missing biker was found on Monday morning by a medical rescue team. Read more…
Eleven die in stampede at Fally Ipupa concert in DRC
A stampede left nine spectators and two police officers dead during a packed concert by African music star Fally Ipupa at the biggest stadium in DR Congo’s capital, the interior minister said Sunday, blaming the organisers. Read more…
President Ramaphosa appoints Mr Imtiaz Fazel as Inspector-General of Intelligence
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mr. Imtiaz Fazel as the Inspector-General of Intelligence for a period of five years with effect from November 1, 2022. Read more…
Tear gas fired as Sudan pro-democracy protests spread
Security forces firing tear gas confronted pro-democracy demonstrators across Sudan on Sunday, AFP correspondents and witnesses said. Read more…
‘The child was taken’ – Lebowakgomo police investigate case of missing toddler
Police in Lebowakgomo are investigating the case of a missing one-year-old toddler, Motheo Rashilo, from Malatane village in Ga-Seloane, outside Lebowakgomo. Read more…
‘Horrible scene’: Somalis in desparate search for missing relatives after blasts
Anguished families in Somalia on Sunday desperately searched under debris and into body bags for loved ones after two simultaneous bombings tore through a busy intersection in the capital Mogadishu. Read more…
Ramaphosa offers condolences to leaders of disaster hit South Korea, India and Somalia
President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his condolence messages following disasters that killed hundreds of people in South Korea, India and Somalia. Read more…
Nigeria army repels attack on base, kills 8 jihadists
Nigeria’s military killed eight suspected of Islamic State-allied jihadists after repelling a raid on a military base in central Niger state, where hundreds of militants are being held, two military sources said on Monday. Read more…
‘He knew he was loved’ Jeremy Mansfield dies after long battle with cancer
South African veteran radio and TV personality Jeremy Mansfield died in the early hours of this morning. Read more…
Amazulu coach Folz finally wins in South Africa
French coach Romain Folz won his first match in South Africa on Sunday at the 10th attempt when AmaZulu beat Stellenbosch 1-0 in the Premiership. Read more…
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