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A memo titled "important message", seen by the African News Agency (ANA), informs the multitude of ECG members that the 2019 open doors grand entrance service would not happen this Sunday as planned ... The South African Council of Churches should be part, and all the stakeholders ... African News Agency (ANA) ....

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SAPS has 14 days to update court on ex-Rwandan spy chief murder probe

Independent online (SA) 21 Jan 2019

The renowned advocate told the African News Agency (ANA) that he believed in the South African justice system because it was one of the three elementary pillars that had guided the country through the presidency of Jacob Zuma ... African News Agency (ANA) ....

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Nollywood’s growing international reach signals the broadening definition of the Nigerian film

Quartz 21 Jan 2019

Africans on the continent and Africans in the diaspora—with the latter wielding more economic power than the former on a per capita basis, especially as more Africans migrate to the West ... Sign up to the Quartz Africa Weekly Brief here for news and analysis on African business, tech and innovation in your inbox .......

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Sisulu pays tribute to former UN diplomat Dumisani Kumalo

Independent online (SA) 21 Jan 2019

"South Africans must celebrate the contribution Ambassador Kumalo made in the fight against apartheid during his years in exile in the United States, which culminated in the UN Security Council recognising apartheid as a crime against ... African News Agency (ANA) ....

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Western Cape voters urged to keep ANC, EFF out of province

Independent online (SA) 21 Jan 2019

Cape Town - The Democratic Alliance (DA) premier candidate for the Western Cape, Alan Winde on Monday said the party needed to register voters in the province to ensure that the African National Congress (ANC) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are kept out of power in the province ... African News Agency (ANA) ....

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Reserve Bank calls for comment on cryptocurrency policy paper

Independent online (SA) 21 Jan 2019

This week, the South African Reserve Bank asked for public comment on a policy paper outlining the perceived risks and benefits of cryptocurrencies and proposed regulatory approaches to them ... It makes several proposals, including leaving crypto assets without legal tender status, not recognising them as electronic money ... African News Agency (ANA) ....

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Bosasa forked out millions on analysis at #NomvulaMokonyane's behest: Agrizzi

Independent online (SA) 21 Jan 2019

"On the instruction of (Bosasa boss Gavin) Watson, we did analysis and prepared the report. The report was given to Watson and it was submitted to Mokonyane ... The report showed they had major problems in infrastructure for access control," Agrizzi said ... But I was told that this is Africa, do as Africans do." ... African News Agency (ANA) ....

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Bashir accuses 'infiltrators' of killing protesters in Sudan violence

Independent online (SA) 21 Jan 2019

The Sudanese authorities claim the death toll is around 24 while the opposition claims it has reached 50 ... The protests erupted on 19 December over rising prices of basic commodities such as bread as the North African country’s economy continues to decline. African News Agency (ANA) ....

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Zondo to address breach of security after leaking of Agrizzi affidavit

Independent online (SA) 21 Jan 2019

These include Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane, suspended National Prosecuting Authority officials Nomngcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi, former South African Airways chairperson Dudu Myeni and former President Jacob Zuma, who were allegedly ... African News Agency (ANA) ....

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Banyana prove they belong with the best

Independent online (SA) 21 Jan 2019

CAPE TOWN – Banyana Banyana are fast earning the respect of the football world and Netherlands coach Sarina Wiegman is the latest to be impressed by the quality of the African Women’s Cup of Nations runners-up ... “It was a very good match for us to play South Africa a very organised team ... Photo ... Photo. Ayanda Ndamane African News Agency (ANA) ... Cape Argus....

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#StateCaptureInquiry: Angelo Agrizzi's appointment delays start of hearing

Independent online (SA) 21 Jan 2019

... Prosecuting Authority officials Nomngcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi, former South African Airways chairperson Dudu Myeni and former President Jacob Zuma, as recipients of bribes that Watson paid to keep investigators and possible prosecution at bay ... African News Agency (ANA) ....

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Man nabbed with explosives cache in North West

Independent online (SA) 21 Jan 2019

Brits - A 30-year-old man arrested in connection with unlawful possession of explosives is due to appear in the Brits Magistrate's Court on Monday, North West police said. He was arrested on January 17 at Bapong, near Mooinooi, south of Brits, Lt-Col Amanda Funani said ... African News Agency (ANA) ... ....

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George firefighters dispatched to Mossel Bay vegetation fire

Independent online (SA) 21 Jan 2019

PORT ELIZABETH - George Fire Brigade on Monday sent a crew and fire fighting vehicle to assist with a vegetation fire currently burning in Hartenbos Heuwels, Mossel Bay in the Western Cape. Municipal spokesperson, Chantel Edwards said that aerial resources had also been deployed ... African News Agency (ANA) ... ....