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Malema in court to face corruption charges

April 23, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Polokwane – Expelled ANC Youth League president Julius Malema arrived at the Limpopo High Court in Polokwane on Tuesday morning to face charges of fraud, corruption, money-laundering, and racketeering. Malema is accused of having made nearly R4m from corrupt activities. … read more »

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Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe’s motorcade biker burnt to death

October 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A police outrider in President Robert Mugabe’s motorcade was yesterday burnt to death after his bike collided with a T35 truck while trying to clear traffic near Sam Levy’s Village in Borrowdale, Harare. The bike exploded on impact and the … read more »

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Nigeria: Tackling Corruption – a Survival Issue

July 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The reports of corruption that continue to filter out on an almost daily basis are not just mind blowing, they are disheartening. The impunity, the sheer brazenness, with which these corrupt acts are done, is aggravating. And worrying. Corruption has … read more »

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‘Why do you hate black people?’

May 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille was asked in the provincial legislature why she hated black people so much, Beeld reported on Friday. Speaker Richard Majola banned ANC MPL Patrick McKenzie from asking Zille on Thursday: “Premier, why do you hate … read more »

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Tsvangirai ‘wife’ suicide bid

November 30, 2011 by benim

Cape Town – The “marriage” of Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has taken a new twist after it emerged that the woman he “married” allegedly attempted to commit suicide in desperation after the PM rejected her three months ago, Zimbabwe’s … read more »

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Zim PM’s drivers held over beacon lights

February 15, 2011 by benim

Harare – Two of Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s drivers have been detained by police for four days for having blue beacon lights in two of his government vehicles, officials said on Monday. Observers say the arrests by security authorities … read more »

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Brit Woman Facing Death Penalty In Malaysia over Drugs

December 17, 2010 by benim

A British mother is facing the death penalty in Malaysia after a £16,000 drugs stash was allegedly uncovered at the hotel she runs. Shivaun Orton, 41, could be sentenced to death by hanging if found guilty of drugs trafficking. She … read more »

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