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Chris Oyakhilome Accused Of Pushing False Information Against Malaria Vaccine

- 25 April, 2024
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Kaizer Chiefs Defender Dies

- 4 April, 2024
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SA: 26y Old Zimbabwean Discovers Arguably World’s Largest Gold Reserve

- 31 March, 2024
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Former Botswana President Mourns Tragic Bus Accident Victims

- 30 March, 2024

“Ugandans Must Hold Scientifically Organised National Prayers For God To Deliver Us From COVID-19”: Museveni

- 27 August, 2020

Therefore, by the powers given to the President of Uganda by Section 2(2) of the Public Holidays Act, I declare …

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Ramaphosa Faces Tough Parliament Question And Answer Session Today

- 27 August, 2020

Correspondent President Ramaphosa will find himself in the National Assembly’s hot seat today, as political opponents fire tough questions during …

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Mmusi Maimane Says Current Arrests By ZANU PF Govt Typical Of Arrests On Dumiso Dabengwa And Lookout Masuku

- 26 August, 2020

  Mmusi Maimane, the former leader of the Democratic Alliance, an opposition party in South Africa has said the recent …

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Zambian President Edgar Lungu In Trouble With The IMF Over The Dismissal Of Reserve Bank Governor

- 25 August, 2020

BBC THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed concern about the president of Zambia dismissing the governor of the country’s …

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South Africa Gets 1600 New Covid-19 Cases In 24 Hours After Opening Economy

- 25 August, 2020

EWN One hundred more people have died in South Africa after contracting the coronavirus, pushing the death toll to 13,157. …

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South African Finance Minister Blasts Zambian President For Firing Reserve Bank Governor

- 24 August, 2020

Daily Maverick South African Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has tweeted up a diplomatic storm by sharply rebuking Zambian President Edgar …

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Zambian President Edgar Lungu Under Fire For Unceremoniously Firing Reserve Bank Governor

- 24 August, 2020

Bloomberg Zambian President Edgar Lungu drew criticism after replacing central bank Governor Denny Kalyalya, who had been seen as a …

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Man Who Survived The 1918 Influenza Dies During The Coronavirus Era At 116

- 24 August, 2020

A South African believed to be the world’s oldest man died Saturday. He was 116 years old and a survivor …

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South Africa Urgently Working On New Policies To Limit Employment Of Foreigners As Pressure Mounts

- 24 August, 2020

The Sunday Independent South Africans can look forward to a bleak future on the job front after Covid-19 decimated the …

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South Africans Table Xenophobic Demands To Govt

- 23 August, 2020

Paul Nyathi  A shadowy organization called #PutSouthAfricansFirst is organising a nationwide mass demonstration on the 29th of August to call …

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Dead Man Wins R1mil Tender In South Africa

- 23 August, 2020

He has been dead for two years, and yet an East London businessman scored a personal protective equipment tender worth …

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Thousands Celebrate Coup In Mali

- 22 August, 2020

Thousands have taken to the streets of Mali’s capital to celebrate the coup against Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta. Coup leaders arrested …

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Malian Coup Leader Was Trained By US Military Intelligence

- 22 August, 2020

The military officer who declared himself in charge of Mali after leading a coup that ousted the West African nation’s …

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Six Zimbos Nabbed In S.A Over Smuggling

- 21 August, 2020

By A Correspondent- South African police (SAPS) have arrested six men believed to be Zimbabweans after they intercepted haulage trucks …

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African Union Suspends Mali Following Overthrow Of Govt By The Army

- 21 August, 2020

ADDIS ABABA. — The African Union (AU) has suspended Mali’s membership in response to the ouster by soldiers of its …

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TOUCHING PICTURE: Zimbabweans In SA Successfully Hand In #Zimbabwelivesmatter Memo At Union Building

- 21 August, 2020

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PICTURES: Ghana’s Building Africa’s 2nd 4-Tier Spaghetti-Road-Interchange

- 21 August, 2020

Ghana is constructing Africa's second 4-tier interchange, the $94 million Pokuase Interchange. pic.twitter.com/p7StL7wKW5 — Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) August 16, …

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SA’s justice department silent on Grace Mugabe extradition request

- 20 August, 2020

Times Live The National Prosecuting Authority took steps more than a year ago to have former Zimbabwean first lady Grace …

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Zambian Vice President Down With Coronavirus

- 20 August, 2020

Own Correspondent Zambia’s vice president Inonge Mutukwa on Wednesday tested positive for the coronavirus, the presidency said in a statement, …

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Mali Slapped With Sanctions Over Military Coup

- 20 August, 2020

By A Correspondent- The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which is convening over the crisis in Mali, has …

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“One Coup Begets Another”: Walter Mzembi

- 20 August, 2020

One coup begets another! — Dr Walter Mzembi (@waltermzembi) August 20, 2020

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African Union Suspends Mali

- 19 August, 2020

The African Union has suspended Mali going to the point of demanding the release of Mali’s President Keita, who resigned …

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President Of Mali Arrested By Junior Soldiers…

- 19 August, 2020

Junior soldiers in Mali have detained the country’s president, as well as the prime minister and other top officials in …

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Chamisa Reaches Out To SADC

- 18 August, 2020

The opposition MDC Alliance led by Nelson Chamisa has written to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) telling them that …

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Zambia Full Of Praises For Mnangagwa As He Leaves SADC Troika Chairmanship

- 17 August, 2020

Lusaka Times Zambian President Edgar Lungu has thanked Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his help in resolving the border issue …

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“We Have Reached The Peak ,” Ramaphosa Gradually Takes South Africa Out Of Covid-19 Restrictions

- 17 August, 2020

BBC South Africa’s president has said coronavirus infections appear to have peaked in the country, as he announced a sweeping …

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MARIKANA MASSACRE: STILL NO CLOSURE FOR VICTIMS 8 YEARS LATER

- 16 August, 2020

EWN JOHANNESBURG – Sunday marked exactly eight years since the mass shooting in Marikana by police, which left 34 mine …

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Can SADC Come To Mozambique’s Rescue As Islamist Militants Gain Ground?

- 16 August, 2020

Paul Nyathi  Mozambique cannot deal with its terrorism problem alone, and urgently needs help from its Southern African neighbours. Mozambique …

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SB Moyo Adamant SADC Will Not Discuss Zimbabwe And Mozambique, Then The Whole Summit Will Be A Waste Of Time.

- 16 August, 2020

Own Correspondent Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Sibusiso Moyo says the agenda of the SADC summit on Monday has …

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Former Angolan President, Dos Santos’s Son Jailed For Five Years For Looting State Resources During Father’s Reign

- 16 August, 2020

Reuters JOSE Filomeno de dos Santos, the former head of Angola’s $5 billion sovereign wealth fund, was found guilty, along …

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VIDEO: VP And President Bash Each Other In Public In Somali

- 16 August, 2020

In an extremely embarassing and very unusual circumstance, the Somali President, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has been caught on video exchanging …

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South Africa Opens Up, Lifts Ban On Alcohol And Cigarettes

- 15 August, 2020

TimesLive PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the country will be moving to alert level 2 with bans on travel …

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Somali President And His Deputy Exchange Blows In Public During A Press Conference

- 15 August, 2020

In an extremely embarassing and very unusual circumstance, the Somali President, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has been caught on video exchanging …

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Cyril Ramaphosa Addresses South Africa.

- 15 August, 2020

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is addressing the nation on Saturday evening on the strategy to manage the spread of …

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NATIONAL NEWS

Whakatane And Rotorua Women Win In Zimbabwe Rural Schools Library Trust Raffle

- 15 August, 2020

13 August 2020 Media Release Hinekuoro Hohua of Whakatane and Romelyn Garde of Rotorua emerged winners in a raffle organised …

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WATCH: One Of Thomas Mapfumo’s Best Shows In South Africa

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Regional Opposition Parties Mount Pressure On ED

- 15 August, 2020

By A Correspondent- Opposition political parties in South Africa and Botswana have ratcheted pressure on their countries’ leaders to intervene …

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“SA Leaders, Including The Late Mandela, Toothless To Solve Zimbabwe Crisis – Not True, Especially Of The Big Man

- 14 August, 2020

By Wilbert Mukori- “So, why is it that Vorster could bring about real change, twisting Smith’s arm to engage in negotiations …

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Big Blow For Mozambique As Islamist Militants Capture Major Port Get The Govt Army Fleeing

- 13 August, 2020

Militants linked to the Islamic State group have seized a heavily-defended port in Mozambique after days of fighting, according to …

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Mozambique’s Veronica Dlhovo Takes Over SADC Chair Of Council Of Ministers

- 13 August, 2020

Hon. Verónica Dlhovo, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Cooperation of #Mozambique today took over as #SADC Chair of Council of …

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Ramaphosa Fires DG Who Hired Own Small House

- 13 August, 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Dr Dovhani Mamphiswana, the director-general of the Public Service Commission on precautionary suspension. This was …

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SA Covid-19 Recovery Rate Hits 75%

- 12 August, 2020

SOUTH Africa’s Covid-19 recovery rate has increased to 75% – its highest to date and well above the global average …

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Prominent South African Singer Adds Voice On #ZimbabweansLivesMatter

- 9 August, 2020

#NewProfilePic #ZimbabweanLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/yPKXQuu4wR — Her Majesty (@busiswaah) August 9, 2020

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Malawi Bans Bars, Churches As COVID-19 Cases Double

- 9 August, 2020

THE authorities in Malawi have ordered bars and churches to close. The development comes after the number of corona virus …

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Malawi Human Rights Defenders Offers Solidarity To Zimbabweans

- 9 August, 2020

Malawi: We are following the developments in Zim. We stand in solidarity with Zimbabweans. The impunity we fought in Malawi …

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“Mnangagwa Has Become A Pig Eating His Own Children”: Malema Tears Into ED

- 9 August, 2020

#EFFWomensDayRally Malema: Mnangagwa has become a pig and he is eating his own children in Zimbabwe. He is no different …

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“Rise Up And Face Death, You Are Already Dead”: Malema Tells Zimbabwean Youths

- 9 August, 2020

#EFFWomensDayRally Malema: Why is the youth of Zimbabwe not rising in Zimbabwe and face death because they are already dead? …

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Zimbabweans Quarantined For 2 Months In Botswana

- 9 August, 2020

ZimEye this morning hears from Zimbabweans who report they are stranded in Botswana where they are quarantined for more than …

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Mangosuthu Buthelezi Battling With Coronavirus

- 8 August, 2020

SABC Inkatha Freedom Party of South Africa leader, Prince Mangasithu Buthelezi is down with the deadly Coronavirus. Watch video downloading …

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Ian Khama Says He Regrets Attending Mnangagwa’s Inauguration

- 8 August, 2020

Correspondent OUTSPOKEN former Botswana leader, Ian Khama has urged Zimbabweans to press harder in their quest to free themselves despite …

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LIVE: South Africa Demo, Trust Ndlovu Speaks

- 7 August, 2020

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SADC HAS TO INTERVENE IN ZIMBABWEAN CRISIS, UNITED DEMOCRATIC MOVEMENT PLEADS

- 7 August, 2020

UNITED DEMOCRATIC MOVEMENT MEDIA RELEASE SADC must intervene in Zimbabwe Media release by Mr Bantu Holomisa, MP and UDM President …

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Namibian Govt Says SADC Must Be Given A Chance To Assess The Situation In Zimbabwe

- 6 August, 2020

Namibian authorities have refused to commit on the issues of human rights violations in Zimbabwe. The goverment issued a statement …

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South Africa Covid Deaths Now 9238

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Tanzani Bans All Forms Of Online “Protests”

- 5 August, 2020

The Tanzanian government has banned organising or supporting any form of demonstration online and the sharing of information about an …

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South Africa’s EFF Leader Julius Malema, Others Urge Zimbabwe Govt to Stop Human Rights Violations

- 4 August, 2020

VOA Some opposition leaders, top musicians and other South Africans have urged the Zimbabwean government to stop arresting civic society …

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Gambia President Goes Into Isolation After Three Ministers Test Positive For Covid-19

- 4 August, 2020

Three ministers in the Gambian government have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the government. The State House of the …

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Determined Malians Plan More Protests to Demand President’s Ouster

- 4 August, 2020

Protesters in Mali are planning to go to the streets again this week as opponents continue to demand the resignation …

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Botswana Shuts Down Capital City As Covid-19 Cases Double.

- 1 August, 2020

Gaborone’s Central Business District is deserted as the capital returns to lockdown, in Botswana, July 31, 2020. (Mqondisi Dube/VOA)Botswana has …

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VIDEO: 5 Zimbabweans Test Positive for COVID After Party

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Popular S.A. Actor VhoMakadzi Of Muvhango Has Died.

- 30 July, 2020

South African actress Candy Moloi has passed away, the SABC reported on Tuesday night. Moloi is best known for her …

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“Where Are The Healed COVID-19 Patients Mentioned By Stella Emmanuel?”

- 28 July, 2020

By Innocent Ukabam- For the benefit of those who need to know about this champion of hydroxychloroquine: First know that …

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South Africa Covid-19 Death Toll Surpasses 7 000

- 28 July, 2020

Two hundred and ninety-eight more people have died in South Africa after contracting the coronavirus, pushing the national death toll …

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Zim Man Arrested At South African Border Smuggling Explosives Worth R700k Into That Country

- 27 July, 2020

South African Police in Limpopo have arrested a man suspected to be Zimbabwean at the border between South Africa and …

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Bushiri Trial Kicks Off In Pretoria

- 27 July, 2020

The fraud and money laundering trial against self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, kicks off at the Pretoria …

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Gwende Mantashe Discharged From Hospital.

- 26 July, 2020

South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe has been discharged from hospital, according to cabinet spokesperson Ms …

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South African Man Weds Late Fiance Before Burial

- 26 July, 2020

A 48-year-old South African primary school teacher, who died after setting herself on fire as a result of Covid-19 depression …

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Statement: “Govt May Be Using COVID-19 To Clamp Down On Citizens’ Rights”: UN High Commissioner

- 24 July, 2020

We are concerned at allegations in Zimbabwe, which suggest that the authorities may be using the COVID-19 pandemic as a …

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Former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa Dies

- 24 July, 2020

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s former President Benjamin William Mkapa, 81, has died, President John Magufuli has announced. While relaying the news …

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South Africa Covid-19 Cases, Ramaphosa To Address The Nation Tonight Expected To Close Schools.

- 23 July, 2020

Own Correspondent The South African Presidency has announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa will address that nation at 8pm on Thursday …

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South Africa Records 6 000 Covid-19 Deaths, As Cases Surge To 400 000

- 23 July, 2020

South Africa Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, on Wednesday announced that the confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa have risen to …

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2 Arrested Over R7m Worth Of Cigarettes Smuggled In Fuel Tanker From Zim To South Africa

- 23 July, 2020

News24 An elaborate scheme to smuggle millions of rands worth of illicit cigarettes in what appeared to be a petrol …

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Last Of Nelson Mandela Rivonia Trial Co Accused Andrew Mlangeni Dies At 95

- 22 July, 2020

Andrew Mlangeni, the last surviving anti-apartheid activist convicted with Nelson Mandela at South Africa’s infamous Rivonia Trial, has died at …

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Ethiopian Airlines Plane Catches Fire

- 22 July, 2020

By A Correspondent- An Ethiopian Airlines plane caught fire while loading cargo at a Chinese airport this Wednesday, the airliner …

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Watch 80 Year Old Gogo Ndlovu Beats Covid-19

- 22 July, 2020

An 80 Year Old South African gogo has been recorded as one of the few of her age to fully …

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MNANGAGWA TO BE TRIED OVER MILITARY COUP AGAINST MUGABE, CHAMISA? – Bashir Has Been Arrested Over 1989 Coup.

- 21 July, 2020

Khartoum – Sudan is on Tuesday set to begin a trial against ousted autocrat Omar al-Bashir for leading a military …

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Two Cabinet Ministers Admitted To Hospital After Contracting COVID-19

- 21 July, 2020

Two of South Africa’s cabinet ministers have been admitted to hospital after contracting coronavirus. In a statement late on Monday night, the …

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Watch Nigerian Official Collapse While Being Questioned On Mismanagement Of Public Funds

- 21 July, 2020

A Nigerian official, the acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Prof Daniel Pondei, fainted where he was …

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WATCH LIVE: State Capture Inquiry

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South Africa Now Rated 5th Covid-19 Most Affected Country In The World.

- 19 July, 2020

South Africa has risen to the fifth position on the global COVID-19 list of infections having recorded over 300 000 …

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Police Officer Nabbed Sleeping With Quarantined COVID-19 Patient

- 19 July, 2020

A middle-aged police officer has been arrested and quarantined after he was caught having sex with a female COVID-19 patient …

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Man Weds Late Fiancee Who Burnt Self Due To Covid-19+ Initiated Depression

- 19 July, 2020

A 48 year old South African primary school teacher, who died after setting herself on fire as a result of …

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COVID-19: SA cases increase by 13 285 to 350 879

- 19 July, 2020

South Africa has recorded 13 285 new Covid-19 infections, bringing the number to 350 879, according to Health Minister Zweli …

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Son Says Zindzi Mandela Was Coronavirus Positive – Watch

- 15 July, 2020

Own Correspondent Zindzi Mandela, the daughter of former South African president Nelson Mandela, who died on Monday, had tested positive …

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SA Minister, Wife Test Positive For COVID-19

- 15 July, 2020

Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe and his wife Nolwandle have tested positive for Covid-19, the Presidency said …

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Malawi President Defends Family Cabinet

- 13 July, 2020

What was thought to be a true African Renaissance, Malawi transforming itself into a democracy has seen the new regime …

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Ramaphosa Bans Sale Of Alcohol Yet Again.

- 12 July, 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will remain under lockdown level 3, the sale and distribution of alcohol …

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WATCH LIVE- CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ADDRESS TO THE NATION

- 12 July, 2020 Read More

FLOODING ALERT FOR CAPE TOWN

- 12 July, 2020 Read More

South Africa Covid-19 Cases Soaring – Cyril Ramaphosa Live Address To The Nation.

- 12 July, 2020

Own Correspondent President Cyril Ramaphosa is addressing the nation on developments in South Africa’s risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread …

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MALAWI VP MOTORCADE CRASH CLAIMS 2

- 12 July, 2020

Newly elected Republican Vice President of Malawi Saulos Chilima’s motorcade was involved in a road accident on today near Phalula …

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South Africa Covid-19 Cases Soaring, Ramaphosa To Address The Nation Sunday Evening.

- 12 July, 2020

Cyril Ramaphosa will address South Africans on Sunday evening, as the number of COVID-19 cases soars to frightening heights. It’s …

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“The Only Thing That Counts Is Merit” New Malawian President Responds On Nepotism In His Cabinet.

- 12 July, 2020

Mail and Guardian The announcement of newly-elected President Lazarus Chakwera’s first cabinet was met with outrage. Many Malawians were surprised …

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Five People Killed In Bloody Gun Exchange In Church Leadership Row

- 11 July, 2020

FIVE people have been killed after attackers stormed a South African church, reportedly amid an argument over its leadership. Watch …

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South Africa Sinking Deep In Coronavirus Cases And Deaths

- 11 July, 2020

SA surpasses 250K COVID-19 cases recording 12K new infections and 140 deaths in the past 24 hours. According to the …

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Patricia Majalisa Dies?

- 9 July, 2020

A South African media source has reported that famed musician Patricia Majalisa has died. According to the media, her manager …

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Beitbridge Border Post Closed Following Suspected COVID-19 Case

- 9 July, 2020

The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has advised stakeholders of the temporary closure of the SARS Beitbridge office after an …

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