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Western Cape evictions spark 'riotous' protests | News24
Police officers have been deployed to a volatile protest in Kraaifontein, following an anti-land occupation operation in the area. Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut confirmed that police officers were on site, to assist with the execution of an eviction notice.
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie has announced the closure of all public markets this Emancipation weekend. All markets operated by municipal corporations will be closed to the public from midnight Saturday,...
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Police officer sentenced to 10 years following deadly tavern brawl | News24
An Independent Police Investigative Directorate investigation has led to the jailing of a Eastern Cape police officer for a murder he committed in February 2017.
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Twitter Shuts Down Former KKK Leader David Duke's Account for Good
Twitter “permanently suspended” former KKK leader David Duke for repeatedly violating the social media giant's rules against hateful conduct.
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Instagram influencer nabbed by Hong Kong police for humiliating stalker
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While the 2020 Emmy nominations announced this week were notable for the number of Black shows and creators, they were woefully lacking representation of Latinx talent.
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Taylor Swift Rebrands Album Merchandise After Black-Owned Retailer Accuses her of Stealing Designs
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In Zimbabwe, no one can breathe
BY Panashe Chigumadze On July 20, police in Zimbabwe arrested and detained journalist Hopewell Chin’ono. The prominent investigative reporter had blown the whistle on a $60 million corruption scandal in June. They also detained Jacob Ngarivhume, leader of Transform Zimbabwe, a political group
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I remain in the employ of SAPS, with full benefits, says Phahlane | News24
Former acting national police commissioner General Kgomotso Phahlane says he remains in the employ of the police with full benefits.
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Kenya Airways Pilots Plead With Kenyatta to Save Their Jobs
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Agents of social mobilisation - Fi We Children Foundation back-to-school drive to help parents with ‘new normal’
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Karuru reflects on failed Afcon campaign
BY HENRY MHARA WARRIORS midfielder Ovidy Karuru says Zimbabwe could have done a lot better at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals in Egypt had it not been for the financial problems that rocked their camp during the course of the tournament. The team lost 1-0 to hosts Egypt in the opening
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Africa: How We're Using Artificial Intelligence to Scale Up Global Fact-Checking
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Obama criticises Trump in fiercest attack to date - African American News Today - EIN News
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