Desmond Tutu: A tribute from King's College London

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CAPE TOWN (ANA) – An honoured alumnus of King’s College London, Archbishop Desmond Tutu completed his bachelor’s and master’s degree in theology at the institute ...

‘No decision yet’ to evacuate South Africans from conflict-ridden Ethiopia

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South Africa has not reached a decision to evacuate its citizens from conflict-ridden Ethiopia, says the Department of International Relations and Co-operation. ...

Billions needed to prepare Africa’s cities for climate change

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Report, however, notes that the economic benefits from investing for climate readiness in African cities would far outweigh the cost.

SA calls for Alpha Condé’s immediate release amidst Guinea coup

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The military has taken to state television to announce that Condé’s government has been dissolved, in what is clearly a military coup currently under way in the ...

Covid-19 sets South Africa basic education back

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DURBAN, August 20 (ANA) - The Covid-19 pandemic has since its outbreak in South Africa in March last year reversed gains made by the department of basic education ...

ANC urges South Africans to pray for former president Zuma

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The Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that Zuma remains in an undisclosed hospital outside the Estcourt Correctional Centre where he has been serving ...

NC telescope spots 20 new galaxies

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The recent discovery was made possible with the MeerKAT telescope situated in the Northern Cape.

NC parks to go cash-free

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The cash-free payment system at the national parks will improve safety and cut down on queuing time.

Ramaphosa tightens grip on state security

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One of the biggest changes announced was to do away with the ministry of state security and place political responsibility for the State Security Agency in the Presidency ...

Botswana sends soldiers to Mozambique to fight terrorism

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Botswana’s security cannot be attained without that of her neighbours, says President Mokgweetsi Masisi

Malawi runs out of Covid-19 vaccine doses

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Malawi started its vaccination programme in March after receiving about 510,000 doses. Over 16,000 expired drugs were destroyed in April.

New tool will help children remove their nude photos on the internet

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Young people aged below 18 years who want nude pictures or videos of themselves removed from the internet can now report the images through a new online tool, the ...

Gqeberha woman sentenced for raping 13-year-old boy

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An Eastern Cape woman has been sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old boy.

Cape Town child killer receives three life sentences

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The man who pleaded guilty to raping and murdering a Cape Town girl has been sentenced to three life terms plus seven years in the Western Cape High Court.

Boyfriend arrested for allegedly hacking woman to death in Mpumalanga

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A concerned citizen notified police about a domestic violence incident in which a man was reportedly assaulting his girlfriend and upon arrival at the scene, found ...

Baby killed in home by family’s Rottweilers

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The 10-month-old baby died after the two Rottweilers had been left unattended for just a few minutes for the father to move a sprinkler in the yard.

Four-year-old girl allegedly raped, murdered in Taung

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The mother reportedly left the girl at a friend’s home and went to a local tavern, the next day the girl was missing.

Man nabbed for allegedly trying to smuggle gold worth R11m into SA from Zim gets bail

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The man was arrested after landing at OR Tambo International Airport and was allegedly found in possession of 23 pieces of gold worth R11 million

Armed bandits kidnap 40 Muslim worshippers from mosque in Nigeria

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Jibiya, a Nigeria-Niger border town, is one of the major targets of kidnapping and banditry activities.

Egypt to locally produce Chinese Covid-19 vaccine

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Forty million doses will be produced in the first year, according to Health Minister Hala Zayed.

US gunman kills 6 then himself at birthday party

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The shootings took place at a mobile home park where families had gathered in one trailer to celebrate.

Hugs and indoor dining return as England slowly eases Covid-19 restrictions

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HUGS and indoor dining will be given the go ahead in England, while plans are underway to further ease Covid-19 restrictions on May 17, the BBC reported. The British ...

Parliament’s education committee to probe school bullying

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The portfolio committee on basic education in South Africa’s Parliament will be discussing bullying as part of it’s oversight mission

Australians could face R950K fine or jail time if they return from Covid-hit India

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There are an estimated 9,000 Australians in India, 600 of whom are classed as vulnerable.

IPHC leader has 'nothing to hide' in ongoing fraud probe

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A fraud case was opened at the Sandton police station, alleging that Sandlana had a role in the death certificate allegedly issued by the Department of Home Affairs ...