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Major blow: KZN-Gauteng rail line stops operating

In another major blow to the economy, Transnet has suspended its Natcor rail line that connects Gauteng and KZN, due to the ongoing rioting across the two provinces.

IS THIS A COUP ATTEMPT?

Social media read the story right. As the smoke from the burning, the blockades and the looting engulfed KwaZulu Natal and parts of Gauteng, the top trending hashtag on Twitter on Tuesday was #shutdownSA.

My father’s people are committing suicide says Zulu King Misuzulu

The new Zulu king, King Misuzulu has urged the Zulu nation to withdraw from participating in the destruction of the country and called for peace.

Looted goods stacked to the ceilings in tiny shacks

The shacks smelled of rotting meat, and their small rooms were stacked to the ceiling with goods, as if they were grocery stores.

Hospitals running out of food

The widespread looting and violent protests across KZN and Gauteng have cut off supply lines to petrol stations, supermarkets, and now hospitals.

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Network towers and radio stations trashed

Five community radio stations in Gauteng were looted and broadcasting equipment worth millions was stolen on Tuesday.

Call on Twitter to ban Zuma’s daughter for inciting violence

Twitter should suspend the accounts of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and the Jacob Zuma Foundation for inciting violence, say prominent South Africans who have appealed directly to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.

THE PEOPLE FIGHT BACK

Communities around the country have come together to reject the ongoing looting and to protect themselves.

The girlfriend from hell: Kenyans hunt for “sharpshooter” who killed 2 men she was dating

An elite multi-agency team has been put together to track down fugitive police officer Corporal Caroline Kangogo, who is accused of two murders.

Menzi on Wednesday: Why can’t the African talent at the Euros play for African teams?

The Euro 2020 has come and gone, and as one would expect, it has not been without surprises.

Indian jailbirds make a spicy duck

Seven prisoners made a daring escape from an Indian prison using a weapon that, as far as can be established, has never been used before.