A 31-year-old Ugandan traditional healer living in South Africa illegally has been handed a 30-year prison term for defrauding a miner of his R955 300 pension money under the pretense that it would multiply into millions.
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SOUTH AFRICA: Airline Linked To British Airways Grounded Over Safety Concerns
South Africa’s aviation regulator has indefinitely grounded a fleet owned by Comair, a British Airways franchise, following a series of safety incidents.
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SOUTH AFRICA: Oscar Pistorius Yet To Meet Reeva’s Parents For Parole
Following the non-engagement of Reeva Steenkamp’s parents who are not convinced of his parole eligibility, the much talk about restorative justice meeting that should herald Oscar Pistorius’ parole has stalled.
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SOUTH AFRICA: President Ramaphosa Leads New Year Day ‘Special Official Funeral’ Of Tutu
President Ramaphosa will be leading the nation at the new year day’s official funeral of South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
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SOUTH AFRICA: Threat Of Violence As Court Revoke Zuma’s Medical Parole
Security forces in South Africa are on high alert following a High Court order for former president Jacob Zuma to be returned to jail after setting aside the decision that release him on medical parole.
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UK: Lawyers Challenge Government’s Hotel Quarantine Policy
A London-based law firm has issued a court proceeding against the UK government’s quarantine hotel policy.
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SOUTH AFRICA: Oscar Pistorius To Meet His Victim’s Parents To Be Eligible For Parole
Former South African Paralympic champion, Oscar Pistorius could be considered for parole, having served half his 13-year sentence for murder of girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp provided he is prepared to attend a restorative justice programme.
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SOUTH AFRICA: Jacob Zuma Lays Criminal Charges On State Advocate For Breach Of NPA Code
A day after Jacob Zuma Foundation announced his intention to bring criminal charges against State advocate Billy Downer for allegedly leaking affidavits containing information about his health.
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SOUTH AFRICA: Health Authority Rejects Russian’s Sputnik Vaccine For Use
South Africa’s health products regulator has turned down approval for Russia’s Covid vaccine Sputnik V for use.
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Google Announce Five-Year $1 Billion Investment In Africa
Google has announced plans to invest $1 billion in Africa over the next five years to ensure access to fast and cheaper internet and back start-ups to support the continent’s digital transformation.
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