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25.3.2019 02:26 pm
Death toll rises to 78 after chemical plant explodes in China
More than 500 people are still in hospital, said city officials in Yancheng.
The death toll from a chemical plant explosion in China rose to 78 on Monday, as Beijing ordered a nationwide inspection of chemical firms four days after one of the country's worst industrial accidents.
Death toll rises to 78 after chemical plant explodes in China
More than 500 people are still in hospital, said city officials in Yancheng.
Society
Ramaphosa to address SADC solidarity conference in Pretoria
The conference will also be attended by former presidents and international organisations.
World
Macron under fire for lecturing elderly woman hurt at protest
The French president has repeatedly been accused of harbouring an arrogant, dismissive attitude towards ordinary people.
State Capture
Free State government withholding information from state capture inquiry – former MEC
Mxolisi Dukwana is a former economic development MEC under former premier Ace Magashule.
Crime
Manhunt launched after horror Eastern Cape farm attack
A man succumbed to his injuries after being stabbed in the back.
Courts
‘Husband’ in trial involving forced marriage of minor hires new lawyer
The 61-year-old is charged with rape as well as concluding a forced marriage for the purposes of exploitation.
Accidents
Woman dies a hero after saving daughter’s life
The woman was hit by a car on Saturday evening, and saved her daughter’s life by pushing her out of the way in the nick of time.
Crime
Man expected in court for raping teen in Willowvale, Eastern Cape
The victim reported the rape to her mother who then reported the case at Nqadu Frontline Satellite Police Station.
State Capture
Agrizzi ready to spill Bosasa beans on another MP, more state officials – report
The Bosasa whistleblower apparently has even more dirt on the dealings between the state and the controversial facilities-management company.
General
Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s wife passes on
The date of the funeral will be announced in due course.
Courts
GBV and femicide-focused court to launch this week
Government hopes the facility will alleviate the demand for justice services at the Johannesburg Magistrate Court.
South Africa
Case opened over R4 tip for ‘hungry Africans’
The insulting tip was allegedly left by white teenage customers for their black waiter at a restaurant in East London.
Crime
Pitch Black Afro denied bail, back behind bars until April 12
The rapper will remain behind bars, where he has been for nearly three months following the alleged murder of his wife.
News Update
Two dead in ‘hostile’ Durban protest action
A woman who was trying to run away from protesters on a building roof fell to her death, and one protester was shot dead.
Politics
EFF hits out at media, accusing ‘Stratcom’ of making them look ‘small in numbers’
A statement from the party reads mostly as a love letter to Julius Malema, who they describe as ‘hardworking, revolutionary, and fire-eater’.
Load Shedding
If Cyril is shocked by Eskom crisis, he must step aside – Maimane
The party leader mentions his party is planning to march to the Union Buildings on Friday.
Eish!
WATCH: Agang leader mistakenly tells crowd to vote for ANC during election manifesto
This is probably the only part about the party’s election manifesto that was widely shared.
Politics
Maimane mobilises South Africans, wants parliament reconvened over Eskom crisis
The DA leader has branded this coming Friday a ‘national day of action’ over the situation regarding SA’s struggling power utility.
Crime
ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe lays charges against accuser
He has laid charges of fraud against his former PA, who he says misrepresented her qualifications on her CV.
Crime
Bartender survives alleged horror attack by Middelburg policeman
A young woman who works in a well-known establishment alleges that she was beaten, harassed, and molested by a police officer.
Courts
Cape Flats pastor sentenced to 50 years for rape, murder
Keith Bird entered into a plea of guilty on two counts of murder.
Africa
Five Kenyan soldiers killed by Al Shabaab in Somalia
In the last two weeks alone, two Kenya Defence Force bases have been evacuated in the country.
Disasters
British Airways comes to aid of cyclone Idai victims
The immediate and primary focus of the relief effort is to save lives, but the effect of this disaster will be felt for many months to come.
DJ Tira’s support of Mampintsha’s new single sparks tribalism debate
The DJ says South Africans are being unfair to him because he has never ‘enabled’ abuse
Crime
No end in sight for Soweto taxi turf wars as deliberations continue
Three people killed as a result of ongoing taxi turf wars prompted transport MEC Vadi to shut down taxi ranks until further notice.
Courts
Plea agreement in case against Cape pastor accused of rape, murder to be finalised
Keith Bird was arrested in 2017 for the murders of Sharvonne Koense and An-Niesa Bardien.
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