JMPD arrests 7 officers for alleged extortion and kidnapping

File image Seven South African Police Service officers have been arrested for alleged extortion and kidnapping by the Johannesburg Metro Police Department’s Tactical Reaction Unit. The officers are accused of demanding money from an illegal miner found in possession of gold-refining material. City of Johannesburg Public Safety MMC Mgcini Tshwaku says the JMPD officers apprehended…

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Boks expect never say die attitude from Wales

Rugby Union – South Africa v Wales – Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, Britain – June 22, 2024 South Africa’s Grant Williams in action. South Africa expect Wales to fight to the bitter end no matter what the match situation is, when the two teams clash in the Boks’ challenge of 2025 in Cardiff. Springbok and Lions…

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Breyten Breytenbach to be buried in private funeral in Paris

The late Breyten Breytenbach. 1 minute The family of renowned South African poet, author, painter and anti-apartheid activist, Breyten Breytenbach, has announced that his private funeral will be held in Paris on Tuesday next week. He died in the city last weekend at the age of 85.  Breytenbach was a celebrated figure in global literature. His work was translated into several languages,…

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Moody’s downgrades US credit rating

Woman holds US dollar banknotes in this illustration taken May 30, 2022. 1 minute Rating agency Moody’s has downgraded the credit rating of the United States from its highest notch, citing a high debt and interest burden that is significantly higher than similarly rated sovereigns. The agency said the one-notch downgrade from AAA to Aa1…

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