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SA refuses to take Afghan refugees

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The South African government has said it will not accommodate any refugees from Afghanistan, even if they are eventually to be sent to a third

Acting magistrate not considered for vacancy because of his race – report

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An acting magistrate in Bloemfontein was allegedly not shortlisted for a post because of his race. According to News24, Richard Lawrence had been an acting

Use of leaded petrol eradicated worldwide

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The United Nations (UN) has announced that the use of leaded petrol has been eradicated planet-wide. Most countries had phased out the use of leaded

Vigilance more important than ever – IRR

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While welcoming Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu’s withdrawal of the green paper proposal for a social security plan that would amount to ‘an exorbitant extra

Son of former Mozambique President denies role in corruption scandal

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Ndambi Guebuza, the son of former Mozambican president, Armando Guebuza, has denied his role in a corruption scandal which caused a financial crisis in the

ANC ‘locked into electoral trap’, unless ConCourt frees it – IRR

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The ANC will have to contest the 27 October municipal election without candidates in over 90 municipalities, unless the Constitutional Court hands it a ‘get-out-of-jail

ANC duplicity on land

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‘In an unprecedented act of parliamentary process manipulation, the ANC has unilaterally decided to introduce a new clause in the Section 25 Amendment Bill that

Parties should pay attention to the Pink Vote – IRR

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By ignoring the LGBTQ voting block – or Pink Vote – South Africa’s political parties ‘risk missing out on an active, dynamic, and electorally valuable

Steyn announces retirement

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Dale Steyn, the South African cricketer, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Steyn, widely recognised as one of the best fast bowlers

Sex workers face extreme abuse: study

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A newly published study has highlighted the extent of violent abuse suffered by sex workers in South Africa. An article entitled ‘Sexual IPV and non-partner