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Piers Potter
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Over 150 Illegal Miners Rescued from Abandoned Mpumalanga Mine
More than 150 illegal miners have been rescued from an abandoned mine in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province, police confirmed. The rescue operation began earlier this...
At Least 79 Dead as Mystery Illness Spreads in South-Western DR Congo
An unknown illness causing flu-like symptoms has claimed at least 79 lives in south-western Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the health ministry. Most of...
Biden ‘Proud’ to Make Historic First Visit to Angola
US President Joe Biden has expressed pride in becoming the first American president to visit Angola, emphasizing the importance of the trip during a key...
At Least 113 Missing and 15 Dead After Landslide in Eastern Uganda
A devastating landslide in eastern Uganda has left at least 113 people missing and claimed the lives of 15, police have confirmed. Triggered by heavy...
Israel and Hezbollah Agree to US-Brokered Ceasefire After 13-Month Conflict
A US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into force on Wednesday, November 27, bringing an end to a 13-month conflict that has caused widespread...
South African Opposition Pushes for Ramaphosa Impeachment Over Phala Phala Scandal
Supporters of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) gathered outside the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday, November 26, to watch live proceedings on a...
Exposing the Cryptic Pregnancy Scam Preying on Vulnerable Women
Undercover reporters have infiltrated a network of fraudulent “cryptic pregnancy clinics” in Nigeria, revealing a disturbing scam that exploits the desperation of women struggling with...
Breyten Breytenbach, Anti-Apartheid Icon and Literary Giant, Dies at 85
Renowned anti-apartheid writer, poet, and artist Breyten Breytenbach has died at the age of 85, his family announced. He passed away peacefully in his sleep...
Patrice Lumumba’s Gold-Capped Tooth Safe After Kinshasa Mausoleum Vandalism, Confirms Daughter
The gold-capped tooth of Patrice Lumumba, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s independence hero, remains safe and secure, his daughter Juliana Lumumba has confirmed. This reassurance...
Inside the Dangerous Underground World of South Africa’s Illegal Gold Miners
Deep beneath the earth in South Africa’s disused gold mines, a hidden “town” thrives—a lawless underworld controlled by gangs. Among its 600 residents is Ndumiso,...