Dec 22, 2024
Africa

A man worked alone to clean the streets of Atteridgeville to raise awareness about illegal dumping.

Meet Given Makgopa, an ambassador educating his community on illegal dumping and the effects it has on their health, welfare, and the environment. The 29-year-old from Atteridgeville with the help of his friend Khutso Hlabela, they managed to clean a dumping site next to Mahlahle Primary School. One would think because Makgopa deals with dumping […]

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International

Fire at a prison in Indonesia kills at least 41 people.

The blaze broke out in the early hours of Wednesday morning at Tangerang jail, when most of the prisoners were asleep. Apparently, there were approximately 122 inmates staying in block C, the prison block that was affected. The block housed inmates held for drug-related offences. It is reported that the police are investigating the cause […]

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International

German Minister of Economics, Peter Altmaier rushed to hospital during a committee meeting

Germany’s Minister of Economics, Peter Altmaier had to be rushed to a Berlin hospital after falling ill during a meeting, according to local press reports. His condition, as well as the cause of the health incident, remain unclear. The 63-year-old federal minister was brought to Berlin’s Charite clinic by ambulance around 9pm local time on […]

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International

The wait is over! | Janet Jackson debuts the first documentary teaser | It doesn’t get more iconic than Janet

Glee and joy-filled Janet Jackson’s Instagram as her fans and friends took it upon themselves to congratulate and celebrate with the star. This is after the queen of pop took to Instagram to reveal the teaser for her Lifetime and A&E’s upcoming documentary on Monday. ”Hey u guys. Excited to share the first teaser of […]

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International

Michael K Williams found dead at his home

The HOB Drama Series actor Michael Williams, was found dead in his apartment in New York City on Monday (Sept. 6). His nephew found his body in the living room of his home and drug paraphernalia was reportedly found at the scene. The 54-year-old American actor was best known for his role as Omar Little […]

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International

It’s a boy! Cardi B and Offset celebrate the birth of their second baby

After months of speculation, Cardi B confirmed her pregnancy in June on an Instagram post, “We listened to each other, communicated, prayed, and then God blessed us and our family with another little blessing,” she wrote on June 28. “Our home feels so blissful and very busy but we are ready and so happy! Thank you so much everyone […]

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Africa

China urges the release of Guinea’s detained president Alpha Conde

Guinean special forces seized power in a coup on Sunday, arresting the President and imposing an indefinite curfew in the west African country. It was not entirely clear what precipitated the army’s move against the 83-year-old Alpha Conde. However, a special forces commander said in a televised address that “poverty and endemic corruption” had driven […]

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International

Zabihullah Mujahid claims war in Afghanistan as over

The war in Afghanistan has ended, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid has said, declaring those who keep fighting against the group the enemies of the country and the Afghan people. With the conflict coming to an end, the Taliban was hoping to have “a stable Afghanistan,” the spokesperson said, according to local outlet TOLO News. An […]

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International

German ambassador to China, Jan Hecker, abruptly dies at 54

The newly- appointed German ambassador to China and foreign policy adviser to Chancellor, Angela Merkel, Jan Hecker, has died at the age of 54, the Federal Foreign office announced. German ambassador to China, Jan Hecker, abruptly dies just 2 weeks after taking up Beijing post “It is with deep sadness and dismay that we learned […]

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Africa

Saadi Gaddafi, son of former Libya dictator Muammar Gaddafi, released from prison

Authorities in Libya have released Saadi Gaddafi, a son of the former leader Muammar Gaddafi who was ousted and killed during a 2011 uprising. Prime Minister-designate Abdul Hamid Dbeibah said in a tweet early on Monday that Gaddafi, 48, had been released in compliance with a previous court order. Libya has suffered chaos, division and […]

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