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This is what idiots look like with their masks off

The anti-maskers who are spreading across the United States might look like lunatics. But in fact they are enthusiastic supporters of President Donald Trump. Upholding their freedom to do what they like – never mind who gets sick or dies.

High praise for boy who makes cardboard superheroes

A 14-year-old Nigerian boy is wowing social media with his superhero outfits made from cardboard.

Villagers share water hole with baboons

Twenty six years into democracy, residents of the village Ndumo in Mhlabuyalingana, KZN, still don’t have running water and electricity.

The radical with a rapper boyfriend who is replacing Serena Williams at the top of the world

Naomi Osaka – who won the US Open tennis championship at the weekend – wore seven different masks to honour victims of American police brutality.

Caregiver from hell to be sentenced

Dozens of parents trusted her to take care of their toddlers. But this caregiver spent her days slapping, dragging and even kicking the little ones for no good reason.

Zim writer Dangarembga in line for big prize

She is being hailed for reaching the finals of one of the world’s most important writing prizes. But back in Zimbabwe she is about to appear in court to face charges of “incitement to commit violence.” Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga, 61, is one of six authors who have been short-listed for the Booker Prize.

Woman who saved one-year-old niece from rape is charged with murdering the rapist

The community of Qaga village in King Williams Town is up in arms. A 23-year-old woman who saved a one-year-old child from a rapist was jailed and has been charged with murder.

Signs of life in outer space

Venus is the bright star that shines in the early morning hours before the sun rises. But it’s really a planet – the second one from the sun.

The gods are not amused

Nigerian porn star King Tblak has been arrested for filming an adult movie in the sacred forest of the Yoruba people.

Lockdown devastates Durban musicians

Club DJ and electro music artist Sbi Techn moved from Krugersdorp to Durban to be closer to his fans. After all, Durban, or eThekwini, has become a home for some of the most exciting music in SA. But then the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown changed everything.

World on Fire

As global warming accelerates, terrible fires have devastated many parts of the world this week.

Miss Albinism SA, more than just a beauty pageant

They have been called ‘aliens’. Some kill them because they believe their body parts make powerful ‘muthi’.