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UK threatens visa bans ahead of sweeping asylum overhaul
The UK government issued an ultimatum on Monday to three African nations, threatening to halt visa issuances unless they cooperate in accepting the return of irregular migrants, as part of […]
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Police seize R30 million worth of counterfeit goods in nationwide crackdown
South African law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to the counterfeit goods trade, seizing illicit merchandise worth more than R30 million and arresting five suspects in a series […]
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Another apartheid-era death inquests reopened as quest for justice continues
KIMBERLEY – South Africa’s pursuit of justice for apartheid-era killings gained fresh momentum this week as the National Prosecuting Authority announced the reopening of the inquest into the 1985 death of […]
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Leading South Korean food brand BBQ lands in South Africa, gateway to rest of Africa
The group’s flagship brand, BBQ, has signed a master-franchise agreement with Good Tree South Africa, a local distributor of Korean-food products. This agreement grants Good Tree exclusive rights to develop, operate and manage all BBQ franchise locations across the country.
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Former Transkei officer charged with 1985 murder
Spokersperson for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Luxolo Tyali, confirmed that the former Transkei Police Officer who was attached to the notorious Transkei Security Branch (SB), Gcinisiko Dandala (67), appeared […]
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Blue Origin launches two spacecraft to study Mars solar wind
A pair of NASA spacecraft ultimately destined for Mars will study how its magnetic environment is impacted by the Sun.
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Film industry funds new NSRI rescue craft
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) welcomed a new addition to its fleet, Film Industry Rescuer 3, during a naming and blessing ceremony at Melkbosstrand on Sunday 9 November.
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Trump threatens $5 billion lawsuit against BBC over ‘misleading’ video edit
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will sue the BBC for up to $5 billion this week, escalating his legal threat against the British broadcaster over what he […]
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Opposition criticises City of Cape Town’s choice of Tony Leon for Civic Honours
Cape Town’s annual Civic Honours Ceremony has received backlash after Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis awarded recognition to former DA leader Tony Leon.
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University of the Free State mourns the passing of former chancellor
The University of the Free State mourns the passing of a former chancellor.
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