Tag Archives: North West

An Ethiopian man found in pool of blood in S.Africa

April 13, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Johannesburg – An Ethiopian man was shot dead at a business premises in Klipgat on Saturday morning, North West police said. The man was found lying in a pool of blood near a pit toilet, said Captain Amanda Funani. He … read more »

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Body found at Marikana mine

September 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A body was found near the Lonmin’s platinum mine in Marikana on Tuesday, North West police said. “I can confirm that a body of a man was found 300m away from where the miners usually meet, on the western side … read more »

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south Africa: ‘Only blacks killed at Marikana’

September 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

South Africa should question why no whites were among those killed in the Marikana shootout, the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) said on Saturday. “We must be worried that 100 percent of those shot were black,” ANC Youth League president Ronald … read more »

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Today in South Africa

July 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Five miners died from smoke inhalation at a Gold Fields mine as they worked underground, the company said on Sunday. The deaths are a setback for the government and the industry as they try to improve safety and reduce fatalities … read more »

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Manchester United won’t renew Michaal Owen’s contract

May 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Michael Owen is reportedly expected to be released from Manchester United with his current contract set to expire in June. The former Liverpool striker has been plagued with injuries this season, which has resulted in just four appearances for the … read more »

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Africans must stop being pessimistic: Zuma

April 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Africa is poised for economic success, but its people need to stop being so pessimistic about its chances, President Jacob Zuma said on South Africa should be gateway to Africa: Ambassador South Africa should be gateway to Africa: Ambassador “We … read more »

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Suspect confesses to being ‘Sunday rapist’

October 17, 2011 by benim

Johannesburg – The man accused of killing Roodepoort schoolgirl Louise de Waal has confessed to being the “Sunday rapist”, police said on Monday. “Johannes Jacobus Steyn confessed before a magistrate in Krugersdorp on Friday,” Lieutenant Colonel Tshisikhawe Ndou told reporters … read more »

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Biography of Desmond Tutu

January 12, 2011 by benim

Desmond Tutu was born in Klerksdorp, in the South African state of Transvaal. The family moved to Johannesburg when he was 12, and he attended Johannesburg Bantu High School. Although he had planned to become a physician, his parents could … read more »

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