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High tech lighting helps African runners smash world records

African runners have smashed three long-standing world records in recent weeks.

Crack squad finds cash up Senator’s bum

When the cops arrived to search his home the politician had to find somewhere to stash the loot. Chico Rodrigues, the deputy leader of the Brazilian Senate, found what he thought was a safe place.

Ramaphosa promises 800,000 new jobs

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is setting aside R100 billion to create 800,000 jobs over the next three years.

Davido’s Fem becomes new anthem of Nigeria’s youth

High energy star Davido’s hit single Fem has been adopted as the anthem of Nigeria’s youth who have gone to the streets to protest against police brutality.

Down in the Trumps

The famously vain Donald Trump has had flattering portraits of himself put up in his hotels and clubs.

Agrizzi denied bail

On Wednesday, former BOSASA COO Angelo Agrizzi was refused bail at the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court.

‘Coloured’ teacher accused of fraud for claiming to be African

South African teacher Glen Snyman was summoned to a disciplinary hearing, accused of fraud, for identifying as "African" in a job application.

Vegetable garden brings hope to the homeless

When the nation was put under hard lockdown because of Covid-19 in April, eThekwini Municipality in Durban created temporal shelters around the city.

South African diplomat in bizarre murder plot

South Africa’s Deputy Ambassador to Sudan has been accused of involvement in a bizarre murder plot.

Cele visits family of slain farmer

Minister of Police Bheki Cele and State Security Minister Ayanda Dlodlo visited the family of murdered Free State farm manager Brendin Horner on Tuesday.

Caregiver from hell gets five years for abusing children

Former caregiver Nellie Senwametsi was sentenced to five years imprisonment on Tuesday.

Top cop nabbed

Deputy National Police Commissioner Bonang Mgwenya was arrested in Pretoria early on Monday by the Investigating Directorate.

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