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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.

Mob executes suspect while holding cops hostage

Community members held two detectives hostage at the Dali Mpofu squatter camp in Tembisa while a murder suspect was stoned to death.

“Black” professor admits she is white

A white American professor has admitted that she has been pretending to be Black for years.

Clueless Clicks’ bad hair day

Clicks’ marketing department has just learnt a few lessons that every man should take to heart.

Soweto cow story is fake moos

Outstanding pupils are usually rewarded with a pen, a book or a certificate for their good work.

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