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Namibia’s first president Sam Nujoma, who led fight for independence, dies at 95
The charismatic father of the nation led the struggle for independence from South Africa and served as the country’s first president for 15 years.
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South Africa recovers R475,000 from Chinese Ponzi scammers behind "click a button" app
South African authorities have recovered R475,000 from Chinese “click a button” app Ponzi scammers (~$25,640 USD).
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Israel to close Dublin embassy following Ireland’s support of ICJ genocide petition
Israeli foreign minister says move was prompted by Irish government’s ‘extreme anti-Israeli policies’
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South African officials have been punished for delaying a report on a killer’s escape
Following a damning report by the South African Office of the Public Protector, authorities have reassigned two officials and issued them final written warnings for taking six months to report the escape of a convicted murderer and rapist from prison.
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A "nuclear test" detected by satellite 45 years ago remains unclaimed, with no country taking responsibility
45 years ago to the day, an American satellite spotted something unusual in the Indian Ocean.
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Additional violations revealed in Steinhoff scandal
Investigators in South Africa are finalising a second report on the multinational holding company Steinhoff, which was embroiled in an accounting scandal that led to criminal charges against former executive Markus Jooste and ultimately resulted in the company’s liquidation.
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Two people have been arrested in South Africa for counterfeiting money
South African investigators arrested two Cameroonian nationals for allegedly manufacturing fake South African rand and U.S. dollars. Officials say the two may be part of a larger operation, as money counterfeiting is on the rise.
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South Africa’s Police Minister has raised concerns about the increasing activity of racketeers
The Police Minister of the South African Republic has said that poor economic conditions in the country have led to a “wave of extortions” but that police are “hard at work” and will introduce new measures to combat crime.
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A poll indicates that corruption is a key factor driving emigration among African youth
The 2024 African Youth Survey shows that 80% of young people in Africa see corruption as an obstacle to progress, pushing three-in-five to consider emigration to the Global North, according to a survey conducted by a non-government organization.
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South Africa’s justice minister faces scrutiny over VBS loan controversy
Amid growing calls for her removal, South Africa’s Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Thembi Simelane, faces scrutiny over a controversial VBS Mutual Bank “loan” and alleged kickbacks.
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South African police have arrested a Zambian national suspected of being linked to a kidnapping syndicate
A 40-year-old Zambian national, who was apprehended on Sunday after landing at South Africa’s OR Tambo International Airport, has been identified as a key player in a transnational organized crime syndicate involved in kidnapping, ransom, and crystal meth distribution in the country.
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I saved £700 travelling with game-changing tool – it helps keep tabs on my cash
AVOIDING sneaky holiday fees while abroad is essential if you want to relax and seasoned traveller Kat Brooks has a top tip to avoid foreign transacti
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Brit couple kidnapped, dismembered & ‘had body parts sold to witch doctors’
A BRITISH couple who were kidnapped in South Africa had their bodies dismembered and the bloodied parts sold to a witch doctor, it has been claimed.De
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How England lined up last time they played Slovenia at a tournament
ENGLAND'S first and only major tournament win against Slovenia came at the courtesy of the so-called Golden Generation.Jermain Defoe grabbed the only
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'Hardest geezer' tells England heroes they can win Euros in rallying cry
ENGLAND’S self-styled Hardest Geezer issued a rallying cry to the Three Lions stars while he jogged to tonight’s match: “Keep going boys and you
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Bungling robbers botch raid after setting entire contents of cash van on fire
The 20 balaclava-clad gangsters carrying AK47 assault rifles and revolvers blew off the roof and both sides - instead of the door of the cash van in Mhala, South Africa
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Italian Job-style farce as pics show robbers botch cash van raid
BUNGLING armed robbers got their explosive sums wrong after botching their raid on a cash van by blowing up the entire haul.Instead of blasting the do
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Vice president & 9 others killed in horror plane crash after aircraft vanished
MALAWI'S vice president and nine others have been killed after their military aircraft crashed into a mountainous forest.A huge search operation was l
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Huge car dealership confirms it will close showroom - but it's not all bad news
A MAJOR UK car dealership is closing its luxury showroom after eight years – but there's some good news around the corner.Grange Motors’ current A
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Love Island's Liberty Poole breaks silence amid rumours of ‘feud’ with All Stars
LOVE Island legend Liberty Poole has broken her silence amid rumours that she’s in a secret ‘feud’ with her fellow All Stars co-stars.The 24-yea
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Giant 15ft shark eats dolphin - before it's mauled to death by bigger beast
SPINE-CHILLING photos reveal how a giant 15ft great white shark was mauled to death by an even bigger beast.The largest predatory fish in the world ha
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England star banned for three months for placing 303 bets on matches
ENGLAND fast bowler Brydon Carse has been banned for three months for placing 303 bets on cricket matches.Carse is one of one of the men England
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BGT viewers threaten to call Ofcom over lack of UK talent in last weeks
WITH half the acts so far through to the Britain’s Got Talent final coming from outside the UK, fans are scratching their heads over the lack of hom
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Thousands to get vouchers worth £350 in just DAYS
THOUSANDS of cash-strapped households could claim £350 worth of vouchers.The vouchers can be spent at major retailers including Aldi, B&Q and Arg
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Man accused of stealing chocolate bar dies after security lock him in freezer
Guards apprehended Bandile Shabalala, 33, as he left the shop in Ratanda township in Gauteng, South Africa and locked him in a freezer for 11 hours