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WATCH | Cyril Ramaphosa gives a brief on his UK visit
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa left the shores of South Africa to spend two days in the United Kingdom, and on Thursday, he briefed the media about his visit. Read more…
Tanzania starts rationing power because of drought
Tanzanian authorities have started rationing electricity because of a drop in hydropower generation due to drought, the national provider said on Wednesday, with some areas set to suffer nine-hour outages. Read more…
15-month-old toddler mauled to death by a pit bull
A 15-month-old toddler was mauled to death by a pit bull on Wednesday, November 23 at Gonubie Farm in East London, police confirmed in a statement. Read more…
Burkina Faso pounds patriotic drum in anti-jihadist fight
With flags, appeals to patriotism and reminders of its revered revolutionary leader, Burkina Faso has been calling for volunteers to join a battered civilian force fighting ruthless jihadis. Read more…
Kidnapped Durban motorist pays hijackers R20 000 to spare his life
A Durban man who was allegedly kidnapped over the weekend reportedly paid hijackers R20 000 to spare his life. Read more…
A greener ride: West Africans switch on to electric motorbikes
Beninese hairdresser Edwige Govi makes a point these days of using electric motorbike taxis to get around Cotonou, saying she enjoys a ride that is quiet and clean. Read more…
School teacher convicted of child porn in Australia deported back to SA
A South African school teacher and well-known sports coach, who was reportedly arrested for child pornography in Australia, has allegedly been deported back to South Africa. Read more…
Namibia pulls down statue of German coloniser
Authorities in Namibia’s capital Windhoek on Wednesday took down and relocated a statue of a controversial German colonial officer following pressure from local activists. Read more…
Fans of South African media personalities Simz Ngema and Tino Chinyani have gone into a frenzy of speculation after intimate pictures of the pair spending time in a pool together went viral on social media. Read more…
Malcolm Marx and Damian de Allende seek their first victory over England in London
Springbok titans, Malcolm Marx and Damian de Allende have not yet been in a side that has been victorious over England in London – something the duo is looking to change when they face the Red and Whites at Twickenham on Saturday in their final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match. Read more…
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