Arnolds highlights inequality after fatal building collapse

Johannesburg Council Speaker, Margaret Arnolds. Johannesburg Council Speaker, Margaret Arnolds has described the incident in which a double-storey building collapsed last weekend as a reminder for government to urgently address inequality. Arnolds was among those who paid respects to three members of the Xaba family in Soweto who were in the house when it collapsed….

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Senegal advances to AFCON quarterfinals

Senegal players during an AFCON match. Senegal has become the first team to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Teranga Lions beat Sudan three-one in Tanger. Pape Gueye scored two goals with Ibrahim Mbaye also on target for the West Africans while Aamir Abdallah scored a consolation…

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Patriotic Alliance outraged over suspension of George Fire officials

The Patriotic Alliance’s Gayton McKenzie. The Patriotic Alliance has expressed concern over the suspension of top fire officials in the George Municipality in the Western Cape. Fire Chief, Neels Barnard, and George Fire Department Station Commander, Santa Sternsdorf, are currently on suspension. Municipal spokesperson, Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe, says commenting on internal matters is against their policy….

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Gauteng police alarmed by illicit alcohol trade

An employee pours whisky in a glass at a restaurant. Gauteng police have raised concerns on the continuation of some of the province’s outlets to sell illicit alcohol. They are referring to unregulated, untaxed, or illegally produced alcoholic drinks, including dangerous homemade brews. Police say the alcohol poses severe health risks due to toxic ingredients…

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Heavyweights line-up as Cup of Nations reaches knockout stage

Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi with teammates. The past three Africa Cup of Nations finals were littered with giant slaying performances and shock results but the latest edition in Morocco has gone with form and assured a heavyweight line-up of teams for the knockout fixtures at the weekend. The first round of matches concluded on Wednesday with…

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