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Malawi’s gold plated pit latrine
Malawi has spent US$17,000 (20 million Kwacha) to construct a small pit latrine at an under-five clinic in the country's third largest city of Mzuzu.
Broos bets on strugglers
Every time Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos names his squad, each of his selections looks like a gamble, writes Michael Madyira.
Thabo Bester: no reason for bail, says prosecutor
The accused in the Thabo Bester case appearing in court on Tuesday had not submitted sufficient evidence for bail to be granted, said prosecutor Sello Matlhoko.
Cable thieves come to fiery end
Three burnt bodies were found at the weekend in the Withoek Plots area of Ekurhuleni, with a bag containing tools to steal cables.
An alligator walks into a bar…
A 23-year-old man out drinking with his pals early on Sunday morning had his arm torn off by a 10.5-foot-long alligator.
Wealthy Dr Dracula feasts on own son’s blood
In a desperate attempt to defy ageing, a 45-year-old multimillionaire injected himself with blood from his own son.
Lamati aims for WBC belt
Ludumo "9mm" Lamati is gearing up for a colossal clash against WBC silver featherweight champion Nick Ball at the SSE Arena in Belfast on Saturday.
Sudan ceasefire brings temporary relief
Sudan has experienced a brief pause from the heavy battles that have plagued the country for the past five weeks, following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement.
Ethiopian superstar to compete in Durban
The 23-year-old Ethiopian world record holder Yalemzerf Yehualaw is set to make her mark on South Africa as she gears up for the Durban 10 km road race.
RESIDENTS RULE: THIS CLINIC IS NOW OPEN
Gatvol Hammanskraal residents staged a fake ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday declaring an idle clinic to be in business.
Advocate Mshololo asked to help in royal feud
Zulu royal family members are hoping for high-profile intervention with their legal woes.
Amakrwala lead reign of terror in Lower Crossroads
Residents of Lower Crossroads in Cape Town are falling victim to a wave of robberies committed by amakrwala (“new men”).