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PICS | Police seize R6 million worth of knock-off Gucci, Chanel and other luxury brands in Eastgate
Two suspects were been arrested for allegedly selling knock-offs of various luxury brands valued at approximately R6 million in Eastgate. Read more…
Cairo hospital fire kills three
A fire that broke out on Wednesday in a hospital in north Cairo killed three people and injured 32 others, the Egyptian health ministry said. Read more…
Gauteng police have arrested a Zimbabwean national, his wife and his girlfriend together with two other people in connection with the kidnapping of a Midrand businessman on January 18. Read more…
Total CEO expected in Mozambique after gas project halted
The head of French energy giant TotalEnergies is expected this week to visit Mozambique, where a multi-billion-dollar gas project has been on hold since a 2021 jihadist attack, according to government sources. Read more…
Paediatric surgeon charged with murder of three young patients
Johannesburg paediatric surgeon, Professor Peter Beale, is reportedly facing three murder charges following the death of his three minor patients. Read more…
Two killed in new jihadist attack in Mali
A policeman and a civilian were killed and seven were wounded in an attack in jihadist-torn eastern Mali, officials said on Wednesday. Read more…
WATCH | Police investigates after 20 gunmen shoot dead four people at KZN hostel
Police in KwaZulu-Natal are reportedly investigating four counts of murder following the death of four people during a shooting incident at the KwaMashu men’s hostel on Wednesday. Read more…
Pope Francis slams ‘brutal atrocities’ in DRC
Pope Francis slammed “brutal atrocities” committed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after (DRC hearing harrowing accounts of violence from the turbulent region during the second day of his visit to the conflict-torn country on Wednesday. Read more…
SNAPS | ‘Island days are the best kinds days’ – A peek into Londie London’s Island getaway
South African musician, model, and songwriter, Londie London advised people not to disturb her when she posted pictures of her island getaway while showing off her impressive body. Read more…
Malan, Buttler and Archer earn consolation win for England
Dawid Malan and captain Jos Buttler hit centuries to set up a 59-run win for England in the third and final one-day international against South Africa at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley on Wednesday. Read more…
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