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Alleged kidnapper’s case postponed to secure interpreter

Today at 06:31 AM, via SowetanLIVE

A 47-year-old man appeared in the Booysens magistrate’s court, accused of kidnapping 12 boys in Johannesburg. The case was postponed due to language barriers, as the accused, who speaks Amharic, struggled to understand the proceedings. The teenagers, aged 14 to 19, were found by police in Mulbarton, suspected to be victims of human trafficking, and have been placed in safety. Investigations...

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Mojela vows to revive career at Sekhukhune

Today at 06:00 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Lehlohonolo Mojela, a 29-year-old attacker, has joined Sekhukhune United from Stellenbosch with aspirations to win the league title and the Nedbank Cup.

Sport

World title challenger Smith inspired by Hatton

Today at 00:24 AM, via BBC News

Dalton Smith – who challenges for a world-title in New York on Saturday – hopes to emulate “legend” Ricky Hatton by making a name for himself in America.

Education

Nigeria: Rector Warns Against Extortion of Students

Today at 00:49 AM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] Rector of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Engr. Ibraheem Abdul, has warned its newly recruited teaching and non-teaching staff against extorting students.

Education

Rwanda: 65 Years of CRS in Building Resilient and Thriving Communities in Rwanda

Today at 00:47 AM, via AllAfrica

[New Times] For 65 years, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has been working alongside local partners and the government, without interruption in Rwanda, from providing large scale school feeding support in the 1960s to accompanying multi-sectoral programmes that advance nutrition, agriculture, livelihoods, youth employment, market systems and community health.

Entertainment

School uniforms are breaking the budget

Today at 07:00 AM, via The Citizen

Back-to-school expenses now exceed inflation, forcing parents to cover basics from stationery to hygiene items while schools lack support.

Science/Tech

What Transparency Means in Practice: Insights From BeInCrypto’s Zoomex Review

Today at 07:11 AM, via Tech Financials

As transparency becomes a defining standard in crypto trading, platforms are increasingly judged on how clearly they handle asset custody, settlement, and withdrawals. For many traders, these factors now outweigh product complexity or promised returns. A recent BeInCrypto review examines Zoomex’s transparency-first approach, focusing on how the exchange addresses user-first design, asset...

Science/Tech

Can Digitap ($TAP) Outpace $3,200 Ethereum Gains? New 2026 Targets Revealed

Today at 07:00 AM, via Tech Financials

Ethereum holders had a decent start to 2026. ETH opened the year near $2,900, pushed above $3,250 within days, and briefly delivered a clean double-digit move. Since then, price has cooled back below $3,100, reminding traders that even strong large-cap rallies tend to stall quickly when liquidity remains tight. That contrast is why attention is […]

Science/Tech

Xgram Announces 50 Percent Commission Discount on BTC/XMR Trading Pairs

Today at 06:16 AM, via Tech Financials

Xgram, the innovative cryptocurrency exchange platform dedicated to seamless and secure digital asset transactions, today unveiled an exclusive promotional offer: a 50% discount on trading commissions for Bitcoin (BTC) to Monero (XMR) and vice versa pairs. This limited-time initiative aims to empower users with cost-effective, privacy-centric trading options, making it easier for crypto...