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Vital clinic information lost as Joburg clinics robbed of computers

Computers with patient information were stolen from three different Johannesburg clinics in the past week.

Zanele KaMagwaza-Msibi dies

The leader of the National Freedom Party and former Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, Zanele KaMagwaza-Msibi, has died at the age of 59.

Nkandla gears up for massive Zuma release party

The Jacob Zuma Foundation and the former president's family are planning a massive jamboree at the former president's R250 million home in Nkandla in Northern KZN.

Pistols fired at Kebby’s send-off

Guns were fired randomly at the funeral of disbanded uMkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association boss Kebby Maphatsoe.

“We have a crisis in Nongoma” – women murdered in alcohol-fuelled killings

When a man buys you alcohol in Nongoma, you need to be ready to have sex with him, or you risk being killed.

Man avenges girlfriend’s cheating by killing their three-year-old daughter

He suspected that his girlfriend was cheating on him and went berserk.

Soldiers claim to have overthrown president of Guinea

Guinean soldiers say they have ousted President Alpha Condé and taken over the west African country.

KZN government snubs the annual Reed Dance

The KwaZulu-Natal government has pulled out of funding events of the Zulu Royal household because of the ongoing fight for the Zulu throne.

Ashes to ashes: more black families choose cremation

For years, cremation was regarded by many Africans as taboo but more black people are now opting for this kind of funeral.

Lucky on Monday: Heel against the head proves Rassie right for red carding rugby royalty

The Rugby Championship match between Australia and New Zealand is about 30 minutes old. Fullback Jordie Barrett, a great New Zealand player, goes up to catch an up-and-under and takes the ball cleanly. But as he rises at least a metre above the ground, his foot comes up and strikes (now is your moment to flinch) the fast approaching Australian wing, Marika Koroibete with the studs full in the face.

Team South Africa ends their Paralympic games with another medal and new world record

The Paralympics came to its conclusion on Sunday morning with Team South Africa ending their games in emphatic fashion, winning another medal taking their total to seven.

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