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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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Child (9) dies in new Soweto food poisoning case

JOHANNESBURG – A nine-year-old boy has died in Diepkloof, Soweto, in a suspected case of food poisoning, marking the latest death in a series of similar incidents that have claimed over 20 children’s lives. Police spokesperson Mavela Masondo confirmed the child was
December 2, 2024
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EFF Protesters March to Court Over Ramaphosa Case

Dozens of Economic Freedom Fighters supporters marched through Johannesburg on Tuesday as South Africa’s Constitutional Court heard their party’s challenge over the Phala Phala scandal involving President Cyril Ramaphosa. The protesters, watched by police and crime prevention wardens, moved from Newtown to
November 27, 2024
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China expands visa-free entry but excludes South Africa

China will allow visitors from 38 countries to stay for up to 30 days without visas from 30 November, but South Africa remains excluded despite its Brics membership. The scheme, running until December 2025, adds nine new countries including Bulgaria, Romania and
November 25, 2024
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South Africa to sue police killers in civil courts

South Africa has established a dedicated unit to pursue civil cases against those who kill police officers, alongside criminal prosecution. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu announced the measure while revealing 17 officers were killed between July and September this year. “Those who continue
November 25, 2024
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EFF’s Malema launches attack on Zuma over defections

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has criticised former president Jacob Zuma, calling his new political party “a spaza shop with expired food.” The attack comes after several high-ranking EFF members, including Mr Malema’s former deputy Floyd Shivambu, defected to Mr
November 25, 2024
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