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Hundreds stranded as Beitbridge buses withdraw services

Bus services at Zimbabwe’s Beitbridge border post ground to a halt Wednesday as operators suspended operations following an intense government crackdown on smuggled goods. Hundreds of travelers, primarily cross-border traders and shoppers were stranded after transport companies withdrew their services. The suspension
December 6, 2024
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Hawks Free Trafficking Victim in Western Cape Raid

VANRHYNSDORP, SOUTH AFRICA – Hawks law enforcement units rescued a 17-year-old Mozambican trafficking victim and arrested her alleged captor during a raid Thursday at 14:00 local time (12:00 GMT) in Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape. The 38-year-old foreign national allegedly held the teenager against
December 6, 2024
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Zimbabwe ex-ZIFA chief arrested over forged education certificate

BULAWAYO – Police arrested former Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) interim president Gift Banda yesterday over allegations he forged an Ordinary Level certificate to qualify for upcoming football elections. The 54-year-old businessman spent the night in custody at Western Commonage Police Station. Police
December 6, 2024
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Mashaba Slams Nigerian Visa Reforms as Security Risk

JOHANNESBURG – ActionSA president Herman Mashaba has criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to grant Nigerian businesses five-year multiple-entry visas, calling the move “incomprehensible” amid South Africa’s current border security challenges. The visa reform, announced earlier this week, aims to boost trade relations
December 6, 2024
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Four Arrested for Mass Murder at Cape Town Settlement

CAPE TOWN – Four men will appear in court Thursday following their arrest for allegedly killing five people in a shack at Mfuleni’s Madikizela informal settlement on Sunday afternoon. Cape Town SAPS detectives arrested the suspects Tuesday through an intelligence-driven operation, seizing
December 5, 2024
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Government Inspects 200,000 Spaza Shops, Closes 1,000

CAPE TOWN – Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced that government inspectors have examined over 200,000 spaza shops and closed 1,000 outlets since launching food safety interventions following recent food-borne illness deaths. Speaking at Parliament on Thursday, Ntshavheni emphasized the inspections
December 5, 2024
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