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Indonesian president visits city where stadium stampede killed 131 people
Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrived on Wednesday in the city of Malang, where a stadium stampede killed at least 131 people in one of the deadliest disasters in football history. The Malang police chief was replaced Monday, nine officers were suspended and 19 others were put under investigation over the disaster in the stadium, according to police.
Out with Makhura, in with Lesufi: Panyaza Lesufi to take over Gauteng after David Makhura resigned as premier
Panyaza Lesufi is expected to be elected as the new premier of Gauteng. This after David Makhura took a bow of grace and resigned from the position on Tuesday.
'Above the law': Indonesia stampede puts focus on police force
The Indonesian stadium stampede that left 131 people dead has sparked anger against the nation's police, whom critics have long accused of using excessive violence. Indonesia's Commission for Disappeared and Victims of Violence, or Kontras, recorded 677 incidents of violence by police between July 2021 and June this year that left 59 people dead and 928 injured.
Smart girl is first Black valedictorian in 138-year history of Beaumont High School
A young lady, Taryn Thomas, made history as the first Black valedictorian in her school's 138-year history. Several social media users have celebrated the feat.
Amid Ukraine war, US set to fly Russian cosmonaut to ISS
The United States will on Wednesday carry a Russian to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX ship, in a voyage that carries symbolic significance amid the Ukraine war. The United States, for its part, wants to continue operating until at least 2030, then transition to commercially run stations.
AKA receives praise after showstopping performance at the Hip-hop Festival: "You're the greatest of all time"
Social media users hyped AKA for putting up an outstanding performance at the just-ended hip-hop festival. The rapper's set lived up to Mzansi's expectations.
Biden heads into Florida hurricane clean-up zone -- and opponent's territory
President Joe Biden makes a politically charged visit Wednesday to inspect the aftermath of deadly Hurricane Ian in Florida while also presenting a united front despite bitter disagreements with Republican critic and potential 2024 opponent, Governor Ron DeSantis.
Gwede Mantashe says hunger kills SA faster than fossil fuels during Africa Oil Week address
Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe said that South Africa must be cautious when transitioning away from fossil fuels during an address at the 2022 Africa Oil Week.
Ukraine war, climate favourites for Nobel Peace Prize
As speculation mounts ahead of Friday's much-anticipated Nobel Peace Prize announcement, observers suggest the committee may sound the alarm over the war in Ukraine or climate change.
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