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Free State asbestos project a flawed process with no evidence of competitive bidding, Zondo commission hears | News24

A businessman, who was killed in broad daylight in Sandton in 2017, had no knowledge, or capacity to deal with the questionable R255 million "asbestos auditing" contract.

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Covid-19: 140 new deaths take death toll to 3 860, as cases rise to 250 687 | News24

South Africa has a total of 250 687 positive Covid-19 cases, according to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.

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DPD Issues Changes to Protest Protocol

By Ashley MossStaff Writer Dallas Police Chief U. Reneé Hall has issued new guidelines to ensure that peaceful protests continue peacefully in the city. In an updated general order recently …

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The fire began Friday shortly before 5 p.m. PST, according to CNN affiliate KABC-TV. No injuries have been reported.

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Retired cop handed life sentence for raping granddaughter 18 years ago

A 78-year-old retired police captain was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Sterkspruit Regional Court on Wednesday for raping his then-10-year-old granddaughter more than 18 years

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St. Elmo Brady, the pioneering chemist who made a difference at Tuskegee, other HBCUs - Face2Face Africa

St. Elmo Brady was the first African American to obtain a Ph.D. in chemistry in the United States but beyond that, he built chemistry curricula, faculty, programs and facilities at four major historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), where he mentored multiple generations of

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KZN education department suspends two teachers for sexual misconduct

The two teachers are said to have been involved in a "love affair" with a pupil at a high school in Umlazi.

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Covid-19 lockdown prevented dramatic loss of life, Ramaphosa says as cases pass 500 000 | News24

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country could have experienced dramatic loss of life and an uncontrolled increase in Covid-19 infections.

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(1857) Abraham Lincoln, “The Dred Scott Decision and Slavery,"

? The Dred Scott Decision handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court on March 6, 1857 was supposed to end the decades-long debate about slavery in the United States. It did just the opposite, inflaming passions particularly in the North. In the follow speech, Abraham Lincoln, then a private citizen, p

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Teen sentenced to 25 years for murder of Bloemfontein 'pancake lady' | News24

One of the men found guilty of murdering a Bloemfontein woman who was affectionately known as the 'pannekoektannie' (pancake lady) has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.

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PPE scandal: Khusela Diko and husband threaten to sue journalists

While Madzikane ll Thandisizwe Diko has denied receiving a cent from the Gauteng Health department over the PPE contract, recent media reports seem to suggest otherwise

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10 Cars Americans Can Only Drive In Mexico | PensacolaVoice.com

Most American tourists decide to vacation in the southern part of the country. The reason for this is more than obvious - Mexico has a lot to offer, incredibly beautiful beaches and an exciting nightlife. To save time and save hours of traveling by car, many choose to travel by

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Deboned meat imports down 53%

BY MTHANDAZO NYONI CUMULATIVE imports of mechanically deboned meat (MDM) for the four months to April this year declined by 53% compared to the same period last year as local processors substituted MDM with local products to offset high procurement costs. Data gathered from the Livestock and Meat

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Two planes crash mid-air in Alaska - TheGrio

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(1858) Abraham Lincoln, “A House Divided”

On June 16, 1858, only three hours after he received the Republican nomination for the United States Senate from Illinois, Abraham Lincoln gave his A House Divided speech, perhaps the most famous oration from an anti-slavery politician delivered before the U.S. Civil War. That speech appears

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Burning rubber - Tyre woes bleed JUTC as maintenance issues put passengers in danger, reports reveal

Hundreds of commuters were unknowingly risking their lives as the state-owned and taxpayer-burdening Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) battled poor tyre record-keeping and disregard for protocols, leaked documents have revealed. A struggle to...

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Africa: Possibility of Snow Across South Africa and Lesotho

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Covid-19: Another 9 police stations closed after officers test positive | News24

Five police stations in Limpopo, three in the Free State and one in Gauteng have been closed after positive Covid-19 cases were reported.

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Gauteng govt tight-lipped on latest PPE tender corruption claims | News24

Royal Bhaca Projects has been at the centre of Covid-19 personal protective equipment corruption and irregularities.

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A Trelawny child who is leading them

AT nine years old, most Jamaican children would be getting ready to enter grade three or four at the primary level come September, but Andwele Haye, who only turned 10 in July, is getting ready for high school. This short and articulate individual was placed at the Herbert Morrison Technical High

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Matthew Bullock: Fled From North Carolina to Canada to Escape Being Lynched

Matthew Bullock became well-known after fleeing from Norlina, North Carolina to Canada. Bullock's saga

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'It makes us sick!' - Civil society organisations angry over PPE corruption reports | News24

Some of South Africa's leading civil society organisations have harsh words following allegations of Covid-19-related corruption by high-ranking government officials.

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TikTok could become Microsoft's deal of the decade - TechCentral

After finessing regulators and stroking egos to get this deal done, Microsoft will rightfully expect a big discount if it buys TikTok. The size of that discount will prove CEO Satya Nadella’s worth.

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Tyler Perry on How He’s Managed to Safely Make TV During the Coronavirus Pandemic – Free Press of Jacksonville

By Angelique Jackson - Tyler Perry wants you to wear your mask. After successfully completing production on his BET series “Sistas” without a single case of COVID-19 during the two-week shoot, shooting on “The Oval” is up

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SIU goes after Guptas, ex-Eskom bosses in corruption crackdown - TechCentral

The SIU is going after members of the Gupta family, and former Eskom executives, board members and other associates in an effort to recoup R3.8-billion that the power utility lost when the Gupta family acquired Optimum Coal.

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Matatu saccos audit plan to nab owners breaking labour law

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Australia's newest heroes are a group of seven young first-time actors from the Pilbara

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Your Wednesday weather: A fine, cool start to the new month

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Your weather: More pleasant conditions expected on Saturday

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