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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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Police fire rubber bullets to disperse worshippers defying lockdown rules in Sebokeng
The church groups are complaining that they were not part of government's decision to limit the number of people attending services.
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7de Laan: what is happening Friday, 4 December 2020 - E295 S21
It is set in and around the fictional 7de Laan in the suburb of Hillside, Johannesburg where all the characters live or work.
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ella baker
Born: 12/13/1903 Norfolk, VirginiaDied: 12/13/1986 New York City, New Yorkella baker was an African-American civil rights and human rights activist. She was a largely behind-the-scenes organizer whose career spanned over five decades. She worked alongside some of the most famous civil rights
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Eddie Kendricks
Eddie Kendricks is born in Union Springs, Alabama. He will become
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Dec
17
1939
Newspaper front pages from around the world, Tuesday 8 December 2020
We take a look at the stories and images that made the front pages of newspapers around the world on Tuesday 8 December.
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Constance Baker Motley elected Manhattan Borough President
Constance Baker Motley elected Manhattan Borough president, the highest elective office held by a Black woman in a major American city.
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23
1965
Black Orphanage Destroyed by Angry Whites
Working class Irish in New York City, angered by the Conscription Act that allowed exemptions from military service for $300, burned a provost marshals office and the Colored Orphan Asylum. The act triggered a three-day anti-black race riot.
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13
1863
Football player and actor Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith was born in Orange, Texas.
Football player and actor Charles Aaron Bubba Smith was born in Orange, Texas. Smith began his professional football career with the Baltimore Colts. He later played for the Houston Oilers and Oakland Raiders before retiring and making a name for himself in movies.
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29
1945
John Parker, Underground Railroad Conductor died
Born: 1827
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30
1900
Death of Mary McLeod Bethune, educator/activist
Death of Mary McLeod Bethune (79), educator and civil rights leader, Daytona
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18
1955
Google 2020 Year in Search: Here's what South Africans wanted to know [video]
South Africans tried to make sense of this tumultuous year by asking Google about the coronavirus, the US elections, unemployment grants and how and how to make pizza dough.
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Black Fact of the Day: Monday, December 21, 2020 – Brought to you by Black365 - Los Angeles Sentinel
Revolutionary leader, President Thomas Sankara was born in Yako, French West Africa (now called Burkina Faso), 1940. The post Black Fact of the Day: Monday, December 21, 2020 – Brought to you by Black365 appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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“That’s What She Said!”: The Office’s Move From Netflix To Peacock Is Finally Detailed
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Black Fact of the Day: Saturday, December 19, 2020 – Brought to you by Black365 - Los Angeles Sentinel
Dr. Joseph White, the "Godfather" of Black Psychology was born in Lincoln, NE, 1932. The post Black Fact of the Day: Saturday, December 19, 2020 – Brought to you by Black365 appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Marvin Gaye is born
Marvin Gaye is born in Washington, D.C. He will sign with Motown in 1962 and begin a 22-year career that includes hits Pride and Joy, duets with Mary Wells and Tammi Terrell, as well as best-selling albums exploring his social consciousness (Whats Going On) and sexuality (Lets Get It On, Midnight
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Apr
2
1939
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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Watch: Huge traffic jam on N1 Johannesburg, as truck bursts into flames
Motorists have been told to avoid the Allandale region of the N1 in Johannesburg on Wednesday, after a huge truck fire caused a traffic nightmare.
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Willard Katsande copies Cristiano Ronaldo's R30k swag. Who rocked the LV outfit best?
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Willard Katsande has taken his swag to the next level as he copied Cristiano Ronaldo's Louis Vuitton summer outfit.
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Powerball and Powerball Plus results for Friday, 18 December 2020
There's big money on the line tonight! R32 million is on the line. Here are your Powerball and Powerball Plus results for Friday, 18 December 2020.
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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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7 bodies retrieved from Mohokare River at Lesotho-SA border
The river is located at the Ficksburg border in the Free State between South Africa and Lesotho.
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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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The first black post office open, Atlanta GA, 1955
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Oct
22
1955
Mary J. Blige Has Always Been The Style Queen 
As Mary J. Blige celebrates her 50th birthday today, in 2021, her style continues to remain on top. Before Rihanna arguably became the industry’s honorary style maven, Blige was the […] The post The Best Fashion Moments From Mary J. Blige appeared first on Essence.
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Pop singer Melanie Thornton dies
Pop singer Melanie Thornton, 34, was killed in a jet crash in Switzerland. Thornton sang lead with the pop-dance duo LaBouche. Hit songs included Be My Lover and Sweet Dreams. At the time of her death she was pursuing a solo career.
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2001
Daily Lotto results for Friday, 15 January 2021
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1930
Listen | The Daily News Wrap Tuesday 8 December
It’s Tuesday 8 December, and this is TheSouthAfrican.com Daily News Wrap - with the latest news you really need to know - when you need it.
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