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Separate fires on Friday destroyed 300 shacks and an appliance warehouse in Booysens, south of Johannesburg, and Wynberg respectively.

Vitinha’s superb goal sees Wolves into the fifth round of the FA Cup at the expense of non-league Chorley.

Here are the results for the draw.

The Tshegofatso Pule murder trial in the Johannesburg High Court has again been postponed to February 19.

The tax acts were published in the government gazette this week and give effect to tax proposals outlined in the February 2020 budget.

The South African Weather Service is advising of severe thunderstorms in some parts of the country, in what is forecast to be a mostly warm to hot Saturday.

The decision by the Labour Court to validate the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s turnaround consultations heightens tension between the broadcaster and unions.

The new strain of coronavirus identified in Britain could be not only more transmissible but also more deadly, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.

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A powerful storm nearing Mozambique is expected to intensify into a tropical cyclone on Friday, according to forecasts, dumping rain onto already swollen rivers in an area devastated by Cyclone Idai less than two years ago.

Counting was slow across Uganda as a result of the internet shutdown, which affected some of the biometric machines used to validate voter registrations.

The DRC has recorded 21,597 cases of coronavirus, of which 647 have been fatalities, according to the latest figures, published on Friday.

Three Malian troops were killed and five wounded by a roadside bomb in the centre of the country on Thursday, military sources said, in the latest attack in the Sahel state.

Amazon.com offered to help with the United States’ efforts involving the Covid-19 vaccine, according to a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, seen by Reuters.

Facebook said on Thursday it was referring its decision to indefinitely suspend the accounts of former US President Donald Trump to its independent oversight board.

A major issue for South Africa right now is the nig question as to whether any of the vaccines developed will actually work for the South African strain of the virus – Magda Wierzycka, CEO, Sygnia.

Magda Wierzycka – uitvoerende hoof, Sygnia Asset Management

A former police sergeant, who saw anti-apartheid activist Neil Aggett just hours before he died, says she couldn’t protect him because those accused of his assault and torture were her seniors.

Michael Mthembu, a brother to the late Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu, has described as “tough” the passing of his brother.

The National Prosecuting Authority has welcomed the Pietermaritzburg’s High Court ruling dismissing an application by the French arms company Thales in which the company was challenging the racketeering charge against it.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the late Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu will be honoured with an official funeral at his home in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, this Sunday.

Tottenham Hotspur coach Jose Mourinho said Dele Alli missed last weekend’s win at Sheffield United through injury rather than an impending transfer.

Another Troy Deeney penalty and Ismaila Sarr earn victory for promotion-chasing Watford at Stoke City.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said whether any new players come in the transfer window will not be up to him as he does not hold the purse strings.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says he is out of concussion protocol and can play in Sunday’s AFC championship game.

The leader of the board at the 150-year-old San Francisco Art Institute said she is confident the college has a plan to address its financial problems, but critics have suggested otherwise.

Seven districts, seven very different experiences of pandemic learning.

Discussion of the definition’s adoption by British universities should reflect the lived realities of Jewish students, say 94 leaders, officers and members of university Jewish societies

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With only 25 bottles for sale, the significance of the year 1964 is paramount in this exceptionally rare 31-Year-Old Black Bowmore DB5 1964 as it represents a truly defining era of evolution for both Bowmore and Aston Martin in that year.

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Dakota Johnson’s latest role in the poignant film “Our Friend” taught her life lessons she plans to carry with her.

Selena Gomez is putting it on all the line — including her fingers — in the new season of “Selena + Chef.”

According to Moeng, he had the idea of the show since 2014, posting emails and communication between Somizi and BarLeader production CEO and producer Legend Manqele.

Somizi Mhlongo had a very outburst regarding questions towards his personal life with husband Mohale Motaung-Mhlongo.

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The 169 kW 2.0 TSI engine from the Golf 7.5 GTI continues unchanged.

The Communist Party’s success in reclaiming the narrative has proved to the world its ability to rally the people to its side, no matter how stumbling its actions might be.

Eating fried foods increased the risk of heart disease, stroke, heart failure and premature death.

The chief medical officer warns that in some ages groups Covid cases may still be going up.

The UK chief scientific adviser says there’s evidence of a higher mortality rate for those infected with new variant.

By Nicole Horn and Alexis Olds Migration is a widespread but highly complicated and diverse component to many fish species lives.  Migration can be strenuous and often consists of extremely long journeys. The life history stages of certain species rely heavily on migration. Fish will migrate for several reasons including escaping unfavourable conditions, moving to […]

Environment Minister Barbara Creecy has asked the management of the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park Authority to justify its decision to breach the St Lucia estuary mouth.

Scientists, using a wind tunnel and high-speed cameras, have captured the butterfly’s flying skill.

Scientists have discovered ‘dwarf giraffe’ in Nambia and Uganda. The shortest was 2.4 metres tall, half the expected average.