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Gaddafi beat and raped kidnapped schoolgirls he used as sex slaves

Colonel Gaddafi beat and raped kidnapped schoolgirls he used as sex slaves in between checking his emails, according to a new book. French reporter Annick Cojean gathered horrific accounts from the girls forced into the former Libyan dictator’s harem for … read more »

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South Africa: Marikana – What Price Will Zuma Pay?

analysis Johannesburg — There is no shortage of examples of Jacob Zuma’s leadership weaknesses, from bad appointments in key positions to dawdling over decisions and presiding over policy uncertainty. But it will be a real push, even for his harshest … read more »

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Zuma family criticised painting

Johannesburg – The daughters and brother of President Jacob Zuma criticised the artist of a painting of Zuma with his genitals exposed, the Sunday Times reported. Zuma’s brother, Michael, said the painting was disgusting and had brought nothing but disgrace … read more »

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Sexwale to challenge President Jacob Zuma to Lead ANC

South African Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale plans to challenge President Jacob Zuma for the position of leader of the ruling African National Congress in December, the Sunday Times reported, citing unidentified members of his campaign. The campaigners plan to … read more »

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‘Taxpayers won’t be paying for Zuma’s latest wedding’

The wedding of President Jacob Zuma to his fourth wife, Bongi Ngema, will be a private family ceremony in Nkandla this weekend, the Presidency said. The Sunday Times yesterday broke the story of Zuma’s planned nuptials to Ngema, to whom … read more »

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Adamu’s appeal against three-year ban dismiss

Nigerian Amos Adamu, who was kicked off FIFA’s executive committee for his part in the World Cup bribery scandal, has lost his appeal against a three-year ban from soccer. The ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in … read more »

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Zimbabwe wants to ban foreign papers

Harare – Zimbabwe’s media commission on Thursday said it will ask authorities to ban foreign newspapers that are not registered to operate in the country. “The Zimbabwe media commission has resolved to bar affected papers from entrance into and circulation … read more »

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Mugabe to quit after elections

Cape Town – Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is reliably understood to be planning to retire after the next election to pave way for his hand-picked successor who will protect his interests and shield him from punishment for human rights violations, … read more »

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Police deployed as S.Africa cleans up Malema base

Armed police guards are protecting a South African treasury team sent to fix the finances of a bankrupt province that is a base for firebrand ANC youth leader Julius Malema, a sign of political tensions ahead of an appeal that … read more »

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S.Africa’s firebrand Malema openly mocks Zuma

Firebrand party rebel Julius Malema mocked South African President Jacob Zuma at a provincial conference this weekend, local media said, in the latest sign of a growing power struggle within the ruling ANC ahead of its leadership election next year. … read more »

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Malema ridicules Zuma as ‘shower man’

Johannesburg – Suspended ANC Youth League president Julius Malema joined in songs that ridiculed President Jacob Zuma at the ANC’s Limpopo conference – labelling him the “shower man” in reference to his 2006 rape trial, according to the Sunday Times. … read more »

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Mswati’s 12th wife not expelled

Mbabane – A senior official in the Swazi palace Monday denied reports that King Mswati’s 12th wife Nothando Dube had been banished from the royal household after quarrelling with a guard. The disgraced queen, who has been under house arrest … read more »

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Mswati’s 12th wife kicked out

THE 12th wife of Swaziland’s King Mswati was kicked out of the royal palace yesterday following an altercation with a security guard. Inkhosikati LaDube was ordered to “immediately leave the palace” by royal governor Timothy Mthethwa, who was accompanied by … read more »

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Malema off to Mauritius after march

Johannesburg – ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema jetted out to Mauritius two hours after leading the economic freedom march, the Sunday Times reported. Malema was whisked away in a blue light convoy to catch a business class flight to … read more »

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UK priest molested S African boy

Johannesburg – A United Kingdom court has convicted an Anglican priest of molesting a South African boy in 1957, the Sunday Times reported. The indecent assault charge was one of nine to which Leslie Carter, 84, pleaded guilty in the … read more »

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S Africa police chief faces suspension

South Africa’s top policeman is expected to be suspended in the coming days over allegedly fraudulent police leases, the Sunday Times reported. According to the South African Sunday paper, President Jacob Zuma will sign a letter suspending Bheki Cele upon … read more »

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S.Africa re-opens probe of arms bribes: report

South African police re-opened their investigation into a controversial arms deal after Swedish defence group Saab admitted bribes had been paid to clinch a contract, a report said on Sunday. Officials will approach authorities in Sweden and Britain to find … read more »

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Malawi soldier fired over Facebook

Blantyre – A Malawian soldier has been fired from the army after posting a political comment on social networking site Facebook, a senior military officer said on Sunday. The soldier was fired last week after posting that he “supports” the … read more »

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Zuma, Guptas deny link

President Jacob Zuma is unaware of any ministers or deputy ministers being influenced by “individuals” in making key government decisions, the Presidency said on Sunday. “If this happens as alleged, it is shocking and totally unacceptable,” The Presidency said. “The … read more »

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FIFA President Sepp Blatter Brands England ‘Bad Losers’ After Reaction To Failed 2018 World Cup Bid

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has branded England ‘bad losers’, rejecting allegations of corruption after Russia and Qatar won the right to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups respectively. England failed in their bid to host the 2018 World Cup, … read more »

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Election won by Mandela ‘rigged by opposition’

The South Africa election which spelt the end of apartheid and brought Nelson Mandela to power was marred by vote tampering in favour of the white regime and ANC detractors, it has emerged. According to an official in charge of … read more »

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