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Jacques Pauw slams authors of book alleging apartheid ministers' involvement in paedophilia ring, Ashwin Willemse won't be back on SuperSport, and 'I want to create billionaires,' says Mnangagwa.


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Jacques Pauw slams authors of book alleging apartheid ministers' involvement in paedophilia ring

Journalist and author Jacques Pauw has slammed Mark Minnie and Chris Steyn, authors of the controversial book, The Lost Boys of Bird Island, for sloppy police work and failing to disclose crucial information in the book.

Duduzane Zuma subjected to unlawful arrest – lawyer

Duduzane Zuma, son of former president Jacob Zuma, was subjected to unlawful arrest when he arrived in South Africa for his culpable homicide case, the commission of inquiry into state capture heard on Thursday.

Snow, flash flooding and 'bitterly cold' weather expected in parts of SA

Extreme wintery weather conditions are expected to affect a significant part of the country this weekend, the South African Weather Service has warned.

These are the 3 firefighters who died in Joburg blaze

The names of the three firefighters who lost their lives in a blaze at the Bank of Lisbon building in Johannesburg have been released on Wednesday.

Ashwin Willemse won't be back on SuperSport

SuperSport have confirmed that Ashwin Willemse will not be back on television now that his contract with the company has expired.

Mamabolo prepared to 'take the fall' for Joburg fire if a probe finds him guilty

Gauteng Infrastructure and Development MEC Jacob Mamabolo says he is willing to take the blame for the building fire in Johannesburg on Wednesday, in which three firefighters died, if an investigation finds him guilty.

'I want to create billionaires' - Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe’s newly re-elected President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reportedly pledged to create billionaires through funds brought in by foreign investments.

WATCH: Die Antwoord responds to Eminem after he disses them in new track

Eminem’s Kamikaze album – which was released last week - was filled with shoutouts both negative and positive.

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