State capture: Jacob Zuma’s Nasrec ambitions thwarted despite deploying ‘rogue spooks’
Rogue intelligence operatives were called back from the wilderness to infiltrate the ANC 2017 Nasrec elective conference, at a cost of R19m.
Continue reading →With R32m in the bank, Lotto winner will finally move out of his mom’s flat
A 50-year-old man from Turffontein, south of Joburg, says he will use his winnings to finally buy his own home.
Continue reading →End of an era: SA reminisces about Musica as popular chain closes down
“They held us down for a long time, truly the end of an era,” wrote one Twitter user.
Continue reading →Novavax vaccine trial ‘shows efficacy against Covid-19 UK, SA variants’
The Novavax vaccine has demonstrated not only high clinical efficacy against the prototype SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, but also significant clinical effectiveness against both the rapidly emerging South African and UK variants.
Continue reading →Deaths faked for insurance uncovered by Hawks
Five people were arrested in Port Elizabeth on Thursday night after allegedly defrauding an insurance company of R280,000 when they submitted fake death claims.
Continue reading →Philippines to relax ban on visitors from countries with UK Covid-19 variant
The Philippines will relax travel curbs on foreigners coming from more than 30 countries that have detected cases of the more contagious British variant of the coronavirus starting from next month, the presidential spokesman said on Friday.
Continue reading →Online film about alleged Putin’s ‘palace’ watched over 100 million times
A film made by jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny alleging President Vladimir Putin owns an opulent palace in Southern Russia has been viewed more than 100 million times, according to YouTube data on Friday.
Continue reading →India’s Serum applies to conduct local trial for Novavax vaccine — CEO
The Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s biggest vaccine maker, has applied to local authorities to conduct a small domestic trial of Novavax Inc’s Covid-19 vaccine, which was found to be 89.3% effective in a UK trial.
Continue reading →Former Obama aide Malley named Biden’s top envoy on Iran
President Joe Biden has named Robert Malley as special US envoy for Iran, a senior official said on Thursday, giving the veteran diplomat a leading role in one of most daunting and politically divisive foreign policy challenges facing the new … Continue reading →
Hunt spurs Kaizer Chiefs’ youngsters on to shine in derby against Pirates
Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt has called on young players in his team grab the opportunity in the Soweto derby against Orlando Pirates at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.
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