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Jacob Zuma slams graft report as gossip, irrational
South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma, accused of being a graft enabler, on Saturday rubbished as “unlawful” and “full of gossip” a judicial report detailing how rampant corruption gutted state coffers during his nine-year tenure. Read more…
SA man dies in Saudi Arabia while assisting South African pilgrims for the 2022 Hajj season
A South African man, Fariet Moosa, reportedly died in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where he assisted South African pilgrims for the 2022 Hajj season. Read more…
African economies see reasons for optimism despite crises
From Covid-19 to the war in Ukraine, external crises have put pressure on African economies, but many on the continent see opportunities to undertake radical reforms. Read more…
At least 22 farmers kidnapped near Nigeria’s capital
Gunmen have kidnapped 22 farmers from their fields just outside Nigeria’s capital Abuja, local police said Friday, in the latest wave of mass abductions in the country. Read more…
Somalia president tests positive for Covid
Somalia’s new President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said on Friday he is isolating after testing positive for Covid-19, shortly after returning from a trip to the United Arab Emirates. Read more…
Mali strongman adopts electoral law, key to civilian rule
Mali’s strongman ruler on Friday signed into law election legislation adopted by parliament a week ago, paving the way for polls and a return to civilian rule, according to a presidential decree. Read more…
Mom, 31, held after her hubby and 2 kids die after eating bean soup allegedly laced with poison
A 31-year-old woman Maphephi Alinah Mokwena, and her accomplice Mantwa Maria Mokwena, 21, appeared in the Bethlehem Magistrate Court on Friday, following the death of her two children, aged 10 and 14, and their father. Read more..
Cops launch manhunt after 5 prisoners escape from back of police vehicle while in transit from court
Police in Eastern Cape have launched a manhunt after five prisoners awaiting trial allegedly escaped from the back of a police vehicle while in transit from the court to the Wellington Correctional facility. Read more…
LOOK | ‘Madly in love!’ – Kwesta proposes to his wife of three years
South African hip-hop artist Senzo Vilakazi, better known as Kwesta has proposed to his wife of three years Yolanda Vilakazi. Read more…
Mntambo, Nyauza join exodus at Pirates
Orlando Pirates have confirmed the departures of midfielder Linda Mntambo and defender Ntsikelelo Nyauza. Read more…
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