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Eskom implements stage 4 load shedding ‘until further notice’
South Africa’s troubled power utility, Eskom, implemented stage 4 load shedding at 05:26am on Friday. Read more…
DRC sends warplanes against advancing M23 rebels
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) deployed two warplanes against advancing M23 militants on Thursday in the country’s volatile east, sources said, after a regional bloc called for rebels to disarm. Read more…
PICS | Congolese man arrested with R63 000 fake cash notes in Joburg
Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD)’s undercover Reaction Unit arrested a Congolese 47-year-old man on Thursday after he was found in possession of counterfeit money in the area of Berea, Johannesburg. Read more…
Qatar and FIFA confirm alcohol will not be sold at stadiums during the World Cup
Fans who usually enjoy having a drink at football games are going to have to make a few adjustments to their match days experiences after Qatar and FIFA confirmed that alcohol will not be sold in stadium perimeters during the FIFA World Cup 2022. Read more…
A Durban resident, who bagged more than R74 million in the Powerball Plus jackpot from Tuesday night’s draw, has reportedly claimed his winnings. Read more…
Pastor in DRC accused of child abductions acquitted
An evangelical pastor in Democtratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who was accused of abducting children after a dozen reportedly went missing was acquitted on Thursday, according to an AFP correspondent present in court. Read more…
Dog rapist arrested after ‘sickening’ selfie-style video footage spread on social media
A 23-year-old man from Cape Town was arrested for raping a dog hours after a “sickening” selfie-style video footage emerged on social media of him committing the act. Read more…
UN ‘alarmed’ over detainee hunger strike at Libya jail
The United Nations’ mission in Libya voiced alarm on Thursday at reports that dozens of detainees at a prison near the capital Tripoli are on hunger strike. Read more…
WATCH | Sho Madjozi reacts to claims she was ‘drunk’ in an interview
South African rapper, Sho Madjozi, has taken to Twitter to laugh off claims that she was “drunk” during an interview on the Da Les & Friends podcast. Read more…
‘The only coach willing to stand up’ – Twitter reacts to Rassie ban
“Rassie Erasmus is the only coach/person willing to stand up against terrible and disgraceful refereeing,” one tweep said, as the Twitter world reacted to World Rugby banning Rassie once more, this time for his satirical tweets that highlighted the officiating errors that took place between France and South Africa over the weekend. Read more…
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