Djokovic into Melbourne quarter-finals after Mensik pullout

Novak Djokovic. Novak Djokovic advanced to the Australian Open quarter-finals after his fourth-round opponent Jakub Mensik withdrew due to an abdominal injury on Sunday, a day before they were scheduled to meet at Melbourne Park. Czech 16th seed Mensik came through a tight clash with American Ethan Quinn 6-2 7-6(5) 7-6(5) on Saturday, but the…

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Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes

The late Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain, Senzo Meyiwa captured during a match. Defence witness Makhosonke Zungu is expected to return to the High Court in Pretoria when the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes on Tuesday morning. On Monday, Zungu said he didn’t testify on behalf of the state, as he was uncomfortable with…

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Former Naledi Municipal Manager to testify at Ad Hoc Committee

FILE | Former Naledi Local Municipal Manager Modisenyane Segapo. Former Municipal Manager of the Vryburg-based Naledi Local Municipality in the North West, Modisenyane Segapo, will on Tuesday morning testify before the Ad Hoc Committee investigating Premier Lazarus Mokgosi’s alleged misconduct. The committee’s hearings follow Municipal Mayor Clifton Groep’s allegation that Mokgosi sought to influence former…

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Mpumalanga boosts rural healthcare with 25 permanent doctors

Mpumalanga Health MEC Sasekani Manzini introduces Dr Shongwe to the Matsulu community in Mpumalanga. The Mpumalanga Health Department has deployed 25 permanent medical doctors to clinics in its quest to strengthen the primary health care service in rural areas. The doctors have been deployed to community health centres in Matsulu, Msogwaba and Mbombela. Provincial Health…

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