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- July 21, 2019
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British Airways, Lufthansa suspend flights to Cairo
British Airways and Lufthansa have suspended flights to Egypt’s capital, Cairo, over unspecified security concerns, giving no details about what may have prompted the move. “We constantly review our security…
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- July 21, 2019
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Hong Kong mayhem as police fire tear gas at protesters
Hong Kong – Mayhem erupted yesterday as riot police fired multiple rounds of tear gas and rubber-coated bullets to disperse thousands of protesters who defied orders by occupying major roads…
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- July 21, 2019
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‘Ramaphosa deliberately misled parliament’
JOHANNESBURG—South Africa’s anti-corruption watchdog said on Friday that President Cyril Ramaphosa had “deliberately misled” parliament about a 500 000 rand ($35 900) donation he received for his 2017 election campaign for…
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- July 21, 2019
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New Zealand beat Australia by one goal in final
NEW ZEALAND stunned holders and 11-time champions Australia to win the 2019 Netball World Cup in Liverpool. The final was tense throughout and came down to the dying seconds and…
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- July 21, 2019
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Pacman beats Thurman on points to take WBA Super welterweight title
MANNY PACQUIAO said he had “fun” as he became the oldest welterweight champion in history by beating WBA Super champion Keith Thurman in a split decision in Las Vegas. Thurman…
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- July 21, 2019
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Bale ‘very close’ to exit — Zidane
REAL MADRID forward Gareth Bale is “very close to leaving” the Spanish club, says boss Zinedine Zidane. The Wales international, 30, was left out of Real’s 3-1 pre-season defeat by…
adminProvinces receive devolution funds
GOVERNMENT’S devolution agenda has taken off in earnest, as provinces begin to utilise development funds under the $310 million facility set aside by Treasury, with Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube saying the amount will be increased in the next cycle.
Student grants are back!
Government has re-introduced grants for students in State institutions, which were stopped several years ago due to non-repayment, to boost access to higher and tertiary education and empower people, especially the youths.
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- July 21, 2019
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Bok win was a massive statement
AS statements go at the start of a World Cup year, they don’t come much better than a five try to two triumph over Australia and Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus…
NPRC spells out Gukurahundi strategy
The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) is finalising a strategy on dealing with the Gukurahundi issue that is expected to be completed next month and will, among issues, address the processes around public hearings, exhumations and reburial of victims.