Africa calling: continent’s first smartphones launched

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The smartphones have gone into production at plants in Kigali and Durban. Established by Mara, a business group headed by Ashish Thakkar, the factories will

Crowdfunding effort for Bateman

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The suspended 702 journalist has had his salary covered by Good Samaritans. Barry Bateman, who was suspended for a month without pay after calling Economic

Two school murders in a week

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An 18-year-old Pietermaritzburg pupil became the second schoolboy to die of stab wounds this month. The Eastwood Secondary School pupil was stabbed to death on

Pope Francis in heresy scandal

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Claims by an Italian journalist have called into question the theological views of the current head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis. Eugenio Scalfari,

Tax shortfall expected

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South Africa can expect to undershoot the tax collection target set out in 2018 by ‘around R50bn’. This is one of the conclusions of a

Lamola taken to task over Fallist intervention

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The Democratic Alliance (DA) said Minister of Justice Ronald Lamola’s decision to ‘enter the fray’ surrounding #FeesMustFall activist Kanya Cekeshe’s application for leave to appeal

Mortar shells found in dam

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Two shells were discovered by members of the public fishing at the dam on Friday, and a third was found the next day. The police

For a bright future, close down Durban harbour – Ekurhuleni mayor

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In a remarkable Twitter comment, Ekurhuleni mayor Mzwandile Masina called for Durban harbour to be closed as a way of attracting foreign investment. ‘Democracy is

Embattled Bok Etzebeth responds to charges

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Eben Etzebeth, the Springbok lock accused of racial abuse, has filed court papers asking for the case being brought against him to be set aside.

Mozambicans go to polls

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Frelimo is expected to retain a majority Mozambicans went to the polls yesterday in their sixth election since becoming a democracy in 1994. The Front