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Johannesburg – The Board of Directors of Cricket South Africa (CSA) approved recommendations to continue with its transformation initiatives and specifically the development of black African players at its recent…
Mozambican immigrant escapes from police custody
Sukulwenkosi Dube Plumtree Correspondent A MOZAMBICAN illegal immigrant escaped from police custody on Wednesday while in detention at Plumtree Police Station. John Mahobe, 22, was arrested on Tuesday and escaped…
Lescott agrees West Brom move
England international defender Joleon Lescott is having a medical and has agreed to join West Bromwich Albion on a two-year contract, the English Premier League club confirmed yesterday.
Notorious cat’s violence scares off new owners
A 22-pound house cat that attacked a baby and trapped a family in a bedroom in Portland has lashed out again, frightening new owners with his violent nature and jeopardising…
‘Cold and calculated’ . . . Daughter, hubby kill parents, bury them in the garden then steal cash
A husband and wife were yesterday found guilty of murdering her parents and burying them in the garden so they could “clean out” their bank accounts. William and Patricia Wycherley,…
‘DeMbare must be stopped’
Sikhumbuzo Moyo Senior Sports Reporter “IT’S high time we stopped Dynamos’ dominance over us.” These were the words of former Highlanders manager and chairman Ernest “Maphepha” Sibanda, the last Bosso…
Woman sings during throat surgery to save voice
A professional singer said on Monday she sang through a throat surgery carried out under hypnosis in France to ensure that doctors did not harm her vocal cords. Singer Alama…
‘Harsh’ by-laws anger Plumtree residents
Sukulwenkosi Dube Plumtree Correspondent PLUMTREE residents have petitioned the town council over new by-laws which they want amended or repealed on grounds that they are “harsh.” Opposition to the new…
Stock theft cases down 30 percent
Walter Mswazie Masvingo Correspondent MASVINGO police have applauded the local community for assisting in the fight against stock theft as the province recorded a 31 percent decrease in the crime…
6-fingered family roots for Brazil’s 6th title
A family in Brazil believes counting on one hand can bring good luck to the country’s soccer team during this World Cup – because each member has an extra finger.…