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S.Africa court orders parole for anti-apartheid hero's killer
S.Africa court orders parole for anti-apartheid hero's killer
by  AFP

South Africa's top court on Monday ordered the release on parole of a Polish immigrant who shot dead Chris Hani, a prominent anti-apartheid hero in 1993, a death that nearly sparked a civil war. He said Walus must be released on parole within 10 calendar days from Monday.

Jihadist-hit Mali has 150,000 children in legal limbo
Jihadist-hit Mali has 150,000 children in legal limbo
by  AFP

Nearly 150,000 children displaced by violence in jihadist-torn Mali have no birth certificates and could be denied education as a result, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) said on Monday. Of these, more than half of displaced children -- 148,600 -- "do not have state-issued birth certificates proving their legal identity," the NRC said, describing the tally as "staggering."

S.African president arrives in UK for king's first state visit
S.African president arrives in UK for king's first state visit
by  AFP

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday landed in Britain ahead of the first state visit hosted by King Charles III as monarch. The last state visit to the UK came in June 2019, when queen Elizabeth II hosted US president Donald Trump and his wife Melania.

S.Africa's Precious Moloi-Motsepe, champion of African fashion
S.Africa's Precious Moloi-Motsepe, champion of African fashion
by  AFP

South African Precious Moloi-Motsepe, one of the richest women in Africa, is a staunch promoter of fashion designers from the young, vibrant and culturally diverse continent. "What was important for the young designers and what we thought were established designers back then, and still now, is the voice," said Moloi-Motsepe.

Van der Flier, Demant named World Rugby Players of the Year
Van der Flier, Demant named World Rugby Players of the Year
by  AFP

Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier was named men's World Rugby Player of the Year on Sunday after helping his country to a first series away win in New Zealand and to the top of the global rankings. New Zealand co-captain Ruahei Demant took the women's Player of the Year award after the Black Ferns won the Rugby World Cup win on home soil earlier this month.

Senegal young guns ready to 'step up' at World Cup, says Cisse
Senegal young guns ready to 'step up' at World Cup, says Cisse
by  AFP

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse told his younger players on Sunday that it was their time to shine after talisman Sadio Mane was ruled out of the World Cup. But Cisse is refusing to be downcast ahead of their World Cup opener on Monday against the Netherlands.

International calls mount for Congo rebels to cease fire
International calls mount for Congo rebels to cease fire
by  AFP

International calls mounted for rebels to lay down their arms in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where a lull was reported on the frontlines Saturday after several days of intense fighting. Over 120 armed groups are active across eastern Congo, many of them a legacy of regional wars that flared at the turn of the century.