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South Africa: Ramaphosa faces parliament vote on graft report

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– – South Africa’s parliament will hold a special sitting on Tuesday to debate a corruption report that concluded that President Cyril Ramaphosa may have broken his oath of office. The report was put together by a panel of legal experts. The case relates to the Phala Phala farm scandal, in which the president is accused of a cover-up when the… Read More
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Springbok Casino Voted Best Live Dealer Casino in 2022

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– – South African online casino players will be happy to learn that one of their favorite gaming sites, Springbok Casino, has been voted as Best Live Dealer Casino in 2022. This announcement was made by the leading South African gambling portal, No Deposit Casinos this week, although it didn’t come as a surprise to many, who have come to… Read More
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South Africa’s prison service rejects Jacob Zuma’s return to jail

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– – South Africa’s prison service has rejected a court decision asking for former president Jacob Zuma to be sent back to jail. The prison service has now said it will challenge the court ruling delivered this week. “Having carefully studied the judgement, Correctional Services is convinced that another court may arrive at a different conclusion,” the Department of Correctional… Read More
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SA top court orders ex-President Zuma’s return to jail

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– – South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal on Monday ordered that former President Jacob Zuma be sent back to prison to serve his 15-month jail term. The court upheld an earlier ruling that stated that Zuma’s medical parole was unlawful. “On any conceivable basis, the commissioner’s decision was unlawful and unconstitutional. The high court was correct to set it… Read More
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South Africans sign petition against unisex toilets in schools

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Photo: Getty Images Some South Africans have started a petition against plans by the department of basic education to introduce unisex or gender-neutral toilets in schools. The online petition has been signed by over 60,000 people so far. “Toilets are private and suggesting that girls and boys share toilets will bring about many social ills,” the petition said. The plan… Read More
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5 reasons to trade with a ZAR account forex broker

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– – It’s necessary to register with reputable brokers who provide ZAR-denominated accounts if you want to start trading on the South African foreign exchange market. The Rand (ZAR), which serves as the nation’s official currency, enables South African Forex brokers to perform all required financial transactions. In order to offer convenience and flexibility to traders from South Africa, a… Read More
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Russia wants to help South Africa fight cybercrime

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The Interpol Regional Bureau in South Africa was opened in 1993 and has become the focal point for police cooperation between the Republic of South Africa and all member states of the organisation. This international police organisation protects law and order, makes it possible to find dangerous criminals anywhere in the world and bring them to justice for their atrocities.… Read More
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Trevor Noah to step down as The Daily Show host

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– – South African Comedian Trevor Noah has said he is standing down as host of The Daily Show. Noah said he was “filled with gratitude for the journey” but that there was “another part of my life that I want to carry on exploring”. The 38-year-old has been the host of the satirical news and talk show since 2015… Read More
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Zimbabwean author Dangarembga convicted over placard protest

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Renowned Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga has been convicted of inciting violence after carrying a placard that called for political reform. She paid a fine of about $110 to avoid serving a three-month jail term. She was convicted along with a friend Julie Barnes. The two women had walked along a road in the capital, Harare, two years ago, holding placards… Read More
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AU chairman calls for lifting of sanctions on Zimbabwe

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– – The African Union chairman and president of Senegal President Macky Sall has called for the lifting of sanctions placed on Zimbabwe. Mr. Sall told the 77th UN General Assembly in New York that current sanctions against Zimbabwe were destructive and aggravating the suffering of citizens. For over two decades Zimbabwe has struggled to rebuild its economy and sanctions… Read More