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At least 15 dead in blaze at South African Orphanage
Last Updated on Tuesday, 9 February 2010 04:36 Written by Debbie Turner Tuesday, 9 February 2010 04:36
In South Africa, there has been a devastating fire at the Hope in Christ Home orphanage, just outside Newcastle. A spokesperson for the KwaZulu-Natal police has confirmed that at least 15 people have died in the blaze and that police are still searching the ruins of the building. Read more [Read more...]
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Toyota to recall in South Africa: Follows US, Europe and Asia
Last Updated on Friday, 5 February 2010 05:28 Written by Debbie Turner Friday, 5 February 2010 05:28
Toyota’s problems continue to escalate as after recalling vehicles in the US, Europe and Asia, they are now recalling vehicles manufactured and sold in South Africa. Almost 8 million cars worldwide have now been recalled. Read more [Read more...]
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Norad Tracks Santa In 2009
Last Updated on Tuesday, 1 December 2009 04:38 Written by Peter Tuesday, 1 December 2009 04:37
Today is December 1, 2009 and is the day when Norad begins to prepare for when they track Santa. The website will offer updates from the North Pole, and if kids visit each day then they will be treated to a few surprises in the Kid’s Countdown Village. Read more [Read more...]
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Helen Zille: Cape Town is not a racist city
Last Updated on Friday, 30 October 2009 08:31 Written by Peter Holness Friday, 30 October 2009 08:31
The Development Policy Research Unit at the University of Cape Town has conducted a study which allegedly proves that Cape Town is a racist city, a claim that has been strongly disputed by Democratic Alliance leader, Helen Zille. The study, “Transformation: African People in the Western Cape;” is believed to have been released, and used the... Read more
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UN Torture Investigator Barred from Zimbabwe: Serious Diplomatic Incident
Last Updated on Thursday, 29 October 2009 01:18 Written by Peter Thursday, 29 October 2009 01:18
Immigration officials in Zimbabwe have barred a UN Torture Investigator from entering the country; they have made him return to South Africa. The United Nations official has said that this is a “serious diplomatic incident.” He also added that this move shows the split in the coalition government. Read more [Read more...]
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$5 million Ibrahim Prize: No African Leadership Winner
Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 October 2009 09:09 Written by Peter Tuesday, 20 October 2009 09:09
The organizers of the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership have decided not to award a winner for this year’s $5 million prize. The Ibrahim Prize is normally handed out to a democratically elected head of state that has left his office within the past three years. Read more [Read more...]
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Kenyan Authorities Deny Death of 16 Soldiers near Sudan Border
Last Updated on Monday, 19 October 2009 10:22 Written by Peter Monday, 19 October 2009 10:22
Authorities in Kenya have strongly denied rumors that 16 of its soldiers have been shot to death near the Kenya-Sudan border by Toposa militia. The incident was said to have taken place over the weekend, this was according to recent media reports. Read more [Read more...]
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