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Alex united in quest for justice for Jabulile
Over 200 people came to mourn and say their last goodbyes to slain Alexandra school girl Jabulile Nkosi on Saturday.
Exile of naughty baboon stirs trouble in the Cape
The locals call him Kataza or Nkatazo – which means trouble.
Africa’s got virtual talent
The singing sensations from rural Limpopo were back on America’s Got Talent, with a special virtual performance this week.
Alex schoolgirl murdered days before her birthday
Jabulile Nkosi was due to turn 19 years old this Friday, September 11. But a week before her big day, the Grade 12 pupil from East Bank High School was found murdered with three bullet wounds on her body.
George Bizos, lawyer and friend of Mandela, dies at 92
George Bizos, best known as Nelson Mandela’s lawyer and life-long close friend, has died aged 92. This year has seen the passing of the last three of the Rivonia trialists who were convicted with Mandela and sentenced to life in prison on Robben Island. They were defended at the trial in the early 1960s by Bizos.
“God’s punishment” for holy man
The head of a church in Europe who blamed Covid-19 on gay people has been hospitalized with Covid-19.
We have been recovering from a war – Ramaphosa
Don’t blame Covid-19 or the economic meltdown. President Cyril Ramaphosa says getting over the Jacob Zuma years is like recovering from a war.
“MY SON IS NOT FOR SALE”
Ivy Karidza’s son was born an albino. Since he was born in 2017, Ivy has never known peace. Sangomas, prophets, businesspeople - they all want to buy, steal, or grab him.
Nigerian pros show how Covid-19 scams are done
South Africans have been watching in horror as Covid thieves rip off relief and PPE funds. But two Nigerians take the trophy for the most inventive PPE scam.
Caster to switch track
Caster Semenya has been barred from defending her 800-meter title at the Olympics. But she is not easily defeated.
CALLED IN TO HELP, COPS KILL MAN WITH DISABILITY
A mother’s plea to the police for help for her intellectually disabled son has ended in tragedy.
“Trump said Mandela f-ed up South Africa”
Everyone knows American President Donald Trump is a racist.