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Togo, twice the size of Maryland, is on the south coast of West Africa bordering on Ghana to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and Benin to the east. The Gulf of Guinea coastline, only 32 mi long (51 km), is low and sandy. The only port is at Lomé. The Togo hills traverse the central

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Gossett, Larry (1945-- )

Born on February 21, 1945 in Seattle to parents, Nelmon and Johnnie Carter Gossett, Larry Gossett has been a dedicated public servant for over 40 years. After graduating from Franklin High School, he was a VISTA volunteer in Harlem (1966-1967). Gossett attended the University of Washington, where

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Feb

21

1945

Knox, Clinton E. (1908–1980)

Clinton E. Knox was born May 5, 1908, in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He was the youngest of five children born to Estella Briggs Knox and William J. Knox Sr. Knox’s older brother, William J. Knox, Jr., was one of the scientists who helped develop the atomic bomb during World War II. His other

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Oct

14

1980

Daily Lotto results for Sunday, 17 January 2021

Today’s DAILY LOTTO jackpot is estimated at R200,000! The Daily Lotto is a lottery game that guarantees a jackpot for every draw.

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Watch: Truck rams into houses, driver critically injured

At least one person is recovering from head injuries which were sustained when a delivery truck crashed into two homes in Atteridgeville, Pretoria

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Amakhosi win! Gavin Hunt’s Kaizer Chiefs beat Benni McCarthy’s AmaZulu

Kaizer Chiefs have beaten AmaZulu in their DStv Premiership clash at Kings Park in Durban, much to the relief of Amakhosi fans.

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Ota Benga, African native kept in zoo, kills self

An African native once kept in a Bronx zoo, Ota Benga, commits suicide. In 1906 the crowds thronged the monkey house exhibit at the Bronx Zoo (New York Zoological Park). Here were mans evolutionary ancestors - monkeys, chimpanzees, a gorilla named Dinah, an orangutan named Dohung and a African of

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20

1916

Death of Ida B.Wells-Barnett

Ida Bell Wells-Barnett

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16

1862

Covid-19 strikes - again: Griquas v Bulls Currie Cup clash cancelled

The Currie Cup match between Griquas and the Bulls in Kimberley on Saturday, has been cancelled in line with Covid-19 protocols.

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Watch | Like father, like son: Charlie Woods' swing is JUST like dad Tiger's

Tiger Woods and his 11-year-old son Charlie will team-up in the father-son PNC Championship this weekend from 19-20 December.

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Dr. Herman Branson -- Physicist, Chemist

Born: August 14, 1914

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14

1914

WATCH: Monday's Episode of Generations - The Legacy, E280 S29 (21 December 2020)

Generations is a South African television soap opera which revolves around the large and multi-generational Moroka family.

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In May of 1975, Aaron also surpassed Ruth's RBI mark. He finished his career w

In May of 1975, Aaron also surpassed Ruths RBI mark. He finished his career

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1982

Nebraska Civil Rights Initiative 424 (2008)

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William J. Jefferson, first congressman elected

William J. Jefferson, first congressman elected from Louisiana since Charles Edmund Nash left office in 1876, born

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Mar

14

1947

Boseman, Benjamin Anthony (1840-1881)

Benjamin A. Boseman, physician, politician, and postmaster, was free born in New York in 1840 to Benjamin A. and Annaretta Boseman. He was the oldest of five children, two girls and three boys. Boseman grew up in Troy, New York where his father served as a steward on the steamboat Empire in the

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Feb

23

1881

Pietermaritzburg beneficiaries rush to renew lapsed disability grants

Most of the people seen outside the office on Monday were elderly and had blankets wrapped around them after spending the night outside.

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Dakar Fashion Week takes catwalk outside and into a baobab forest

Organisers of Senegal's biggest design spectacle took the event outdoors in response to the pandemic.

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Australian Aborigine Governor

In the second notable appointment of an Australian Aborigine, the 69-year-old pastor Sir Douglas Nicholls, has been chosen as the Governor of South Australia.

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13

1976

Cleaver, Emanuel (1944- )

Reverend Emanuel Cleaver II, born in Waxahachie, Texas in 1944, is best known as the first African American mayor of Kansas City, Missouri. Cleaver, who grew up in a public housing project in Wichita Falls, Texas, graduated from Prairie View A & M University in Texas with a B.S. in Sociology

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Hall, Katie Beatrice (1938-2012)

Democratic representative Katie Hall was elected to the United States Congress in 1983. Born in Mound Bayou, Bolivar County, Mississippi in 1938, she attended Mississippi Valley State University and Indiana University before teaching in the public schools of Gary Indiana. Hall was elected to the

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Feb

20

2012

Moore, Gwendolynne S. "Gwen" (1951- )

Gwendolynne Moore is the first African American member of Congress from Wisconsin where she represents the state’s Fourth Congressional District. Moore, a community leader and lifelong civil rights and human rights advocate, is the first woman to represent the Fourth Congressional District. She is

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2005

In 1891, anyone interested in mailing a letter would have to make the long trip to the post office. Philip B. Downing designed a metal box with four legs which he patented on October 27, 1891. He called his device a street letter box and it is the predecessor of

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Oct

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1891

4 players to watch: Orlando Pirates v Chippa United - 16 December

Orlando Pirates will host Chippa United in the DStv Premiership on Wednesday, 16 December. Keep an eye on these 4 players.

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Daily Lotto results for Monday, 4 January 2021

Today’s DAILY LOTTO jackpot is estimated at R350,000! The Daily Lotto is a lottery game that guarantees a jackpot for every draw.

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William Cooper Nell

was born on this date - he is considered by Carter Goodwin Woodson to be the first African American historian - Nell, Garrisons right-hand on The Liberator, published several treatises, the most outstanding of which was Colored Patriots of the American Revolution ... he also is acknowledged to be

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1874

“That’s What She Said!”: The Office’s Move From Netflix To Peacock Is Finally Detailed

“That's What She Said!”: The Office's Move From Netflix To Peacock Is Finally Detailed

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SA travel blogger goes viral with hilarious ‘staycation’ photographs

Sharon Waugh's funny Instagram posts have attracted international attention.

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On Jan. 16, 2013, Islamic militants took dozens of foreign hostages at the BP-controlled In Amenas gas field in eastern Algeria, near the Libyan border. Algerian officials said the militants were members of an offshoot of al-Qaeda called Al Mulathameen and were acting in retaliation for Frances

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2014

Eight killed in 3-vehicle crash on N1 in the Karoo

In Mpumalanga, two people were burnt beyond recognition in a two-car crash near Mbombela.

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'The Flight Attendant', 'Diep City' and more on DStv this week

Kaizer Chiefs latest | Amakhosi can be hopeful of avoiding defeat v Wydad

On This Day: What happened on 02 April?

Meghan Markle's childhood bae on bullying allegations and their 'first kiss'

Dreaded 'umpire's call' here to stay after ICC reviews DRS regulations

CAF Champions League preview: Al Hilal v Mamelodi Sundowns

Chippa United's Ayabulela Konqobe: We need results - badly

Dustin Johnson opts for 'surf and turf' on Masters Champions Dinner menu

Sergio Ramos scores own goal with Barcelona billboard error

How do you like your eggs? Rome chef's elegant answer for Easter

Pitso Mosimane tweets Good Friday and 'safe' Easter weekend wishes

Easter Service Watch: Good Friday sunrise flowering of the cross

Mushroom Biltong - Easter mushroom snacks are here

What's Gone Viral: Black bear spotted soaking in Tennessee jacuzzi [video]

Driver's Licence: Here's good news for motorists with expired licences

Gavin Hunt responds to link to vacant Bafana Bafana job

LIVE | Proteas v Pakistan, 1st ODI - 2 April 2021

Electricity price to be hiked by 14,9% for Durban residents

Joel Masutha new Pretoria Callies coach after Sammy Troughton axed

Highlanders secure stunning upset win over Crusaders in Christchurch

Sachin Tendulkar news: India great in hospital with Covid-19

Rhulani Mokwena: Mamelodi Sundowns won't try to avenge Bafana's defeat in Sudan

From Jamie Foxx to SA's most haunted places showing this April on Netflix

Celebrate Easter with a combination of traditional recipes

Bernard Parker: Kaizer Chiefs are refreshed and raring to go

Taiwan Train Accident: 48 dead, police question truck driver

#MusicExchange: Rapid-fire Q&A with rising gospel star Quinton Baartman

Teboho Mokoena of SuperSport United: 'I signed for Sundowns in 2014'

Mozambique Attack: SANDF troops sent in to 'secure safety' - Ramaphosa

Mamelodi Sundowns name fringe lineup for Al-Hilal clash

Green fingers in the kitchen: High time for cannabis cooking shows

Cristiano Ronaldo's castaway armband sells for mega sum at auction

'Ahead Of Her Time': Tell-all memoir of one revolutionary businesswoman

Al Ahly bad-boy returns after fall-out with Pitso Mosimane

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Al Hilal: LIVE STREAM [Free to watch]

Rassie Erasmus warns Ireland over foreign imports after latest SA signing

Gavin Hunt: Wydad 'B' squad won't roll over for Kaizer Chiefs

Collins Makgaka '100% committed' to fighting for Orlando Pirates place

Move over, kids! Five Easter egg hunt ideas 'customised' for adults

Rooibos tea ice cream - Quick, easy and so South African

Covid-19 travel ban as UK fears new South African strain

The six best new international movies on Showmax this April

Powerball and Powerball Plus results for Friday, 2 April 2021

Daily Lotto results for Friday, 2 April 2021

7de Laan: what is happening Friday, 02 April 2021 - E378 S21

Economic growth to hit 2,6% in South Africa - World Bank

WATCH: Skeem Saam latest episode, E195 S9 - Friday 02 April 2021

Rising tide: African art fetches double the estimates at Sotheby's

Mamelodi Sundowns stay unbeaten after frustrating draw in Sudan

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