Tue, 21-Oct-2025

S.Africa president lashes ‘dirty tricks’ in burglary scandal

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Cyril Ramaphosa accused of bribing burglars to keep quiet about $4 million heist. The former trade unionist says cash came from legitimate game sales. He denies kidnapping and bribery of burglars. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said in parliament on Thursday that he was the victim of “dirty tricks” in a damaging burglary scandal. Ramaphosa … Read more

S.Africa pulls plug on Miss Universe contender over Palestine

S.Africa pulls plug on Miss Universe contender over Palestine

The South African government said on Sunday it was dissociating itself from a decision by the reigning Miss SA to take part in the annual Miss Universe in Israel. The decision came after growing calls for the reigning Miss South Africa to boycott the pageant over Israeli’s alledged atrocities against Palestine. Local beauty pageant organisers have been adamant … Read more