October2017

University of Nairobi closes after violent clashes

The University of Nairobi has closed following a series of violent clashes between the administration, students and police. The top Kenyan university, with more than 84,000 people enrolled, announced that students had until 9am on Tuesday to leave their residence halls. This meant students had less than 12 hours to[…]

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Robert Sobukwe Road a hotbed for criminal activity

Robert Sobukwe Road on the Cape Flats has seemingly become a hotbed for criminal activity, with reports of attempted hijackings and smash-and-grab incidents making the rounds on social media. While Jakes Gerwel Drive between the Langa informal settlement and Bonteheuwel is commonly associated with crimes of this nature, with police[…]

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Mbalula to visit Phillipi after deadly mass shootings

Police Minister, Fikile Mbalula will visit Phillipi East on the Cape Flats on Tuesday morning. The visit comes after a total of 18 people were shot and killed at the nearby Marikana informal settlement last week. Over 50 police officers will continue to monitor the area for the next three[…]

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Capacity of 2 Harams to expand manifold

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is establishing two new companies to increase the number of pilgrims that the Kingdom can host at Two Holy Mosques. The Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund said the companies — Rou’a Al-Haram and Rou’a Al-Madinah — will develop residential and commercial areas around the Grand Mosque[…]

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Deadly clashes as rebels storm army base in Kashmir

At least two suspected rebels have been killed and three soldiers wounded in Indian-controlled Kashmir after fighters stormed a paramilitary base, according to local officials. The attack began in the early hours of Tuesday when three fighters raided the highly-guarded Border Security Force (BSF) camp outside a regional airport in[…]

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Al-Azhar primary school moving to MPlain

By Yaseen Kippie Al Azhar Primary School will move from Lotus River to Mitchell’s Plain in the new academic year, a move that has upset some parents. The school will be relocated to a new complex setup by al-Khair Foundation on the corner of Jakes Gerwel and Highlands Drives, close[…]

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Deadly shooting hits Las Vegas Strip

At least 20 people were killed and more than 100 wounded when a gunman opened fire on a country music concert in Las Vegas. Dozens of patrol vehicles descended on the famous Vegas Strip after reports of an “active shooter” near a country music festival late on Sunday. “We have[…]

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