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Man found dead by the Road Woman found dead on Beach Police Investigate

A man who was believed to be beaten to death was found on a pathway in Durban, which has prompted the police to open an investigation into murder. On Thursday the city’s Marshall Security Managing director Tyrone Powell said that at about 6.12am, the Marshall Security Emergency Dispatch Centre received an urgent message from a […]

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Government of National Unity Splinters as Deputy President Makes trade deals in London

Government of National Unity Splinters as Deputy President Makes trade deals in London

When the Government of National Unity (GNU) was formed it was hailed as a ground breaking platform for collaboration among diverse political factions and parties. However, although this sounded good on paper the reality was far different. The source of this perception stems from the ongoing tensions, double standards and the lack of sincere cooperation

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Springbok Libbok is place at Number 10 for the Team in New Zealand

Springbok Rugby player Mannie Libbok has been allocated the place at No. 10 for the Springboks despite ongoing doubts concerning his goal kicking. It’s been several years since the last weekend of the Rugby Champion and the first time Argentina might take home the trophy. Although anything can change. After they stunned the Springboks by

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As the Fourth Industrial Revolution is Under Way a Dark Path Will be Chartered

As the Fourth Industrial Revolution is Under Way a Dark Path Will be Chartered

It is happening and it is here. The latest Industrial Revolution or Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has arrived. But the fruits it offers are not always sweet. In South Africa alone the number of e-commerce users is expected to increase to 21.52 million by the year 2029. Now we have the 4IR or Industry 4.0,

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Thabo Bester Loses Laptop Bid Case but his ongoing requests leave much to be desired

Thabo Bester Loses Laptop Bid Case but his ongoing requests leave much to be desired

Thabo Bester, convicted of rape and murder, is awaiting trial for his escape from prison and related offences, lost his urgent application to have access to a laptop and other devices to prepare for his deportation case as well as for his criminal trial. This should not be surprising. He turned to the Gauteng High

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The GNU may survive New Amendment to Basic Education Laws but the Road to Prosperity offers New Challenges

The Basic Education Laws Amendment Act has received the assent of President Cyril Ramaphosa. However, the new Amendment to the laws in its current form has drawn mixed reactions and responses from the public, civil society and within the government of National Unity. The president approved the bill at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on

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As Houthis in Yemen fire ‘Hypersonic’ Missile Muslim World League Calls for Palestinian Statehood in Madrid

As Houthis in Yemen fire ‘Hypersonic’ Missile Muslim World League Calls for Palestinian Statehood in Madrid

The Israelis continue to wage war in Gaza and repress the West Bank. The latest round of negotiations for a ceasefire have reached an impasse. Add to this the deaths of six of the Israeli hostages in Gaza, protests erupted in Israel. Israeli protestors have taken to the streets and demand that Prime Minister Benyamin

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Veteran Politician Pravin Gordhan Passes Away after Battle with Cancer

Veteran Politician Pravin Gordhan Passes Away after Battle with Cancer

Long time politician and former anti-apartheid activist Pravin Gordhan has died after a complex battle with cancer that saw an end to his career in public service to South Africa. His age was 75. Gordhan who held three different positions in the nation’s cabinet, won plaudits and rousing approval for standing up to then President

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