May 1, 2019

South African Voters, Long Staunch ANC Supporters, Seek Change

NORTHERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA Like many rural South Africans, 38-year-old nurse Olga Fokazi lives in a town that since 1994 has been ruled by the powerful African National Congress. And like the majority of voters in her area, she has faithfully supporte…

AP Explains: Ruling Against Olympian Caster Semenya

GENEVA In one of the most ethically and scientifically challenging cases in modern sports law, two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya lost her appeal of a rule that requires women to medically reduce their natural levels of testosterone in order to c…

Doctor sought for ignoring court order arrested

MPUMALANGA � Doctor Levy Choene Makgatho (39) who was sought by the Hawks’ for failure to comply with a court order after conviction has been arrested.Makgatho was arrested on Tuesday at the Pretoria’s affluent Silver Lakes Mall following tip offs from…

1,800 mine workers trapped underground in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, At least 1,800 mine workers have been trapped underground after some rails that were being transported underground became loose and collapsed a shaft at a platinum mine in the North West province of South Africa.There have been no serious…

Man (41) arrested for alleged rape

EASTERN CAPE � Ngqamakhwe Police arrested a 41-year-old man for alleged rape of a 59-year-old woman. It is alleged that the victim heard the door being opened on Monday, 29 April 2019 at about 20:00, at her home, New Look Locality, Nobanda Village, Ngq…

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