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PICS | Police search for two women who allegedly robbed students at gunpoint
Police in Mpumalanga have launched a manhunt for two women who allegedly robbed students at gunpoint at Riverside Mall in Mbombela. Read more…
Madagascar braces for Cyclone Freddy
Tropical Cyclone Freddy was poised to strike eastern Madagascar on Tuesday, slightly weakening after brushing Mauritius with powerful winds and heavy rain, monitors said. Read more…
‘These people are not in need of asylum’ – SA challenges court order to take in 22 Afghans
South Africa said on Tuesday it is challenging a court order forcing it to grant asylum to 22 Afghan nationals who arrived from Zimbabwe where they had spent a month on tourist visas. Read more…
Nearly 70 troops killed in two jihadist attacks in troubled Burkina Faso
Suspected jihadists killed at least 15 soldiers in troubled northern Burkina Faso, just three days after an ambush that claimed the lives of 51 troops, security sources said on Tuesday. Read more…
PICS | Mozambican pastor dies while attempting to fast for 40 days like Jesus
A Mozambican pastor reportedly died after attempting to fast for 40 days like Jesus Christ did, as mentioned in the Bible. Read more…
Three UN peacekeepers killed in Mali blast
Three Senegalese UN peacekeepers were killed on Tuesday when their convoy struck a roadside bomb in jihadist-torn central Mali, the UN said, in a fresh blow to the long-running operation. Read more…
‘It’s the prerogative of Ramaphosa to appoint his deputy,’ says Mbalula as Cabinet reshuffle looms
The ruling African National Congress has reportedly confirmed that issues regarding the looming Cabinet reshuffle will be “done and dusted” by end of February. Read more…
Burkina Faso parties rally around junta following deadly ambush
Political parties and civil groups in Burkina Faso voiced their backing for the ruling junta on Tuesday following an ambush in which dozens of soldiers were killed by jihadists. Read more…
Partner of the late rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes, Nadia Nakai took to social media to pay tribute to her boyfriend, quoting a Bible verse in which she asked God for assistance in dealing with the loss of her lover. Read more…
England and South Africa set up World T20 semi-final clash
England and South Africa qualified to meet in the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals after both teams won their final group matches at Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday. Read more…
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