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Mia le Roux reveals health battle behind Miss Universe exit

Mia le Roux, Miss South Africa 2023, has revealed severe vertigo forced her withdrawal from the Miss Universe pageant in Mexico. The 28-year-old beauty queen, who has a cochlear implant, said she collapsed repeatedly backstage before the preliminary competition. “My vertigo intensified
November 20, 2024
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Zimbabwe Officials Accused in Public Land Scandal

A commission of inquiry has uncovered alleged corruption in Zimbabwe’s capital involving senior officials leasing public land at questionable rates. The investigation into Harare City Council’s dealings since 2017 has revealed what investigators call “dubious” arrangements between council officials and private companies.
November 17, 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on spaza shop related deaths Picture Linda Mthombeni

SA food poisoning deaths prompt national address

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver a national address as the country grapples with a wave of food poisoning deaths linked to local shops. Government officials say 23 children have died and 441 suspected food poisoning cases have been
November 13, 2024
A former Standard Bank employee has been jailed for theft Picture Karen Sandison Independent Newspapers

South African bank worker jailed for ATM cash theft

A former Standard Bank employee has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing more than R500,000 (£21,000) meant for cash machines in South Africa’s North West province. Bongani Vincent Nkosi, 37, claimed he was kidnapped and forced to steal the
November 13, 2024
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