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Nigerian atheist sentenced to 24 years in ‘blasphemy’ case

Kano – Nigerian atheist activist Mubarak Bala, detained in April 2020, was sentenced on Tuesday to 24 years after pleading... Read more

5 Apr, 2022

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South Africa has had lots of rain and most dams are full, but water crisis threat persists

Anja du Plessis, University of South Africa Most parts of South Africa, specifically its summer rainfall areas, have received... Read more

5 Apr, 2022

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Hunger crisis across Africa ‘going unnoticed’, says Red Cross

Nairobi – The International Committee of the Red Cross warned on Tuesday that a major hunger crisis in Africa... Read more

5 Apr, 2022

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Mali opposition figure summoned after junta criticism

Bamako – Malian authorities have summoned opposition politician Oumar Mariko, a family member and security official said on Monday, after... Read more

5 Apr, 2022

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Arrests at DRC protest after deadly rebel attack

Beni – Violent demonstrations erupted in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday in protest against the government’s handling of... Read more

5 Apr, 2022

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Court upholds 25-year sentence for ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero

Kigali – Rwanda’s Court of Appeal on Monday upheld a 25-year prison term against ailing “Hotel Rwanda” hero Paul Rusesabagina on... Read more

5 Apr, 2022

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‘Irresponsible behaviour’ – Police launch probe into grocery trolley ‘hitchhiking’ video

Cape Town – Traffic Police in Gauteng have launched an investigation after two videos of a man sitting in... Read more

5 Apr, 2022

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Teacher, 57, shot and killed during robbery at car dealership

Cape Town – A 57-year-old teacher was reportedly shot dead during a robbery at a car dealership in Polokwane... Read more

5 Apr, 2022

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Sheets to shirts: Uniforms for South African students

Cape Town – Discarded bedsheets from some of Cape Town’s finest hotels are finding a new life, transformed into... Read more

5 Apr, 2022

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Body of ex-Boks coach Peter de Villiers’ wife found floating in pool in Gqeberha

Cape Town – The body of the 62-year-old wife of former Springbok rugby coach Peter de Villiers was reportedly... Read more

5 Apr, 2022