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Ransom kidnappings on the rise in South African crimes

M23 (March 23 movement)
Africa News

M23: Four things to know about the rebel group

Terrorism
News

South Africa provides fertile ground for funders of terrorism

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South Africa

Ransom kidnappings on the rise in South African crimes

M23 (March 23 movement)
Africa News

M23: Four things to know about the rebel group

Terrorism
News

South Africa provides fertile ground for funders of terrorism

new zealand shooting mosque
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New Zealand mosque attack: World leaders react to mass murders

By Andile Sicetsha15-03-2019 15:52

Outpouring support from the global community was felt by a nation that has been gripped with fear after Friday’s events.

Christchurch shooting
News

New Zealand mosque attack: Latest news and updates – live

By The South African15-03-2019 10:12

Over 40 people are dead with one man in custody after a horrific attack on two mosques in New Zealand on Friday.

new zealand shooting mosque
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Christchurch mosque attack: Bangladesh cricket team escapes massacre

By AFP15-03-2019 10:02

The Bangladesh cricket team arrived at the New Zealand mosque, where a deadly shooting took place on Friday, just after the chaos unfolded.

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News

Christchurch mosque attack: Sonny Bill Williams pays tearful tribute [video]

By The South African15-03-2019 08:54

Sonny Bill williams wiped away tears several times in the brief footage which he filmed sitting in a car.

Christchurch mosque shooting
News

Christchurch shooting: Gunman opens fire at mosque in Hagley Park

By The South African15-03-2019 04:51

Local media said there were multiple casualties at one mosque and said another had been evacuated.

kenya attack Nairobi South African Luke Potter
Kenya News

Breaking: South African killed in Nairobi attacks named as Luke Potter

By Tom Head16-01-2019 19:53

Luke Potter, aged 40, was killed when terrorists stormed the DusitD2 complex during the Nairobi attacks. He was the only South African national involved.

kenya attack
Kenya News

Nairobi attack: Kenyan authorities confirm 15 dead after hotel terror attack

By AFP16-01-2019 07:19

The identities and nationalities of the victims will be revealed soon.

Andre Hanekom
Mozambique News

Andre Hanekom’s wife says allegations against him are baseless

By AFP05-01-2019 15:25

The 60-year-old Andre Hanekom runs a maritime business in the northern town of Palma and was arrested in August.

Andre Hanekom
Mozambique News

Andre Hanekom’s wife says terrorism case is a ‘set up’ to get his beachfront property

By Cheryl Kahla02-01-2019 20:18

Andre Hanekom faces charges of terrorism after he was reportedly linked to extremist jihadist activities in the northern part of Mozambique, resulting in the deaths of more than 100 people.

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News

Barcelona on alert after US warns of possible Christmas attack

By AFP24-12-2018 20:07

Barcelona was on alert on Monday after the US State Department warned of the risk of a terrorist attack in Spain’s second-largest city during the Christmas holidays.

Isis camps
News

Terror threat in SA debated as 100 South Africans return home from Isis camps

By Tom Head03-12-2018 15:48

After spending time in Isis strongholds, a large group of South Africans have been allowed to return back to Mzansi. Should we be concerned?

Boko Haram
News

South African mercenary speaks out after Boko Haram bloodshed

By AFP26-11-2018 21:36

A South African mercenary who fought Boko Haram jihadists in Nigeria spoke out against the country’s president.

Terrorist attack in Melbourne
News

Watch: Terrorist attack in Melbourne, knife-wielding man sets truck on fire [video]

By AFP09-11-2018 13:02

Police officers who apprehended the suspect are being treated for cuts and scrapes and are not thought to be in a serious condition.

Isis trial durban Verulam mosque attack
News

Durban “ISIS trial”: Everything we know about the suspects so far

By Tom Head06-11-2018 09:29

A group of men – suspected of being involved in terrorist activity within South Africa – are back in court for the “ISIS trial” this Tuesday in Durban.

Durban bomb ISIS terrorist suspects
News

Bail bid postponed for Durban’s alleged ISIS loyalists

By Luke Daniel26-10-2018 08:49

The 11 men have had their bail bid postponed after a brief appearance before the court on Thursday afternoon.

Robert De Niro
News

“Suspected bomb” sent to Trump critic Robert De Niro

By AFP25-10-2018 13:23

It’s the eight such devices to have been sent to a prominent Democrat or an openly anti-Trump public figure since Wednesday.

Isis camps
News

Durban ‘bomb plot’ links ISIS terrorist threat to South Africa

By Luke Daniel24-10-2018 09:01

Evidence brought before the Verulam Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday has blown the case involving the infamous Durban bomb plot wide open.

9/11 South Africa
News

9/11: Remembering the two South Africans who died in the attacks

By Tom Head11-09-2018 08:50

Nicholas Rowe and Craig Neil Gibson were both in the North Tower when the first plane collided with the buildings on 9/11.

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News

South African news today: Your headlines in five minutes, Tuesday 11 September

By Tom Head11-09-2018 07:42

In your South African news today wrap, we’re looking at the release of crime stats, the dollar to rand value, and much more.

online scams
News

Just so you know, the SA government has the right to secretly spy on you

By Tom Head29-08-2018 17:00

According to the Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub, the SA government can snoop on who they want. So behave yourself, everybody.

Prince George
News

British man on trial for encouraging terrorist attack against Prince George

By Tom Head24-05-2018 13:43

Wait, what?

Twitter passwords
News

Twitter has suspended 1 million accounts for “promotion of terrorism”

By AFP05-04-2018 16:55

The social media platform has intensified its efforts to discourage violent posts.

New York
News

New York ‘terror attack’ updates: Surveillance footage of explosion emerges

By Nic Andersen11-12-2017 18:05

New Yorkers have woken up to a nightmare scenario: A likely targetted attack on one of City’s the busiest transport hubs.

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What was on Osama Bin Laden’s computer? The CIA has released a bunch of info

By Alexis Haden02-11-2017 11:54

Oh man, we really do hope he was into crocheting.

new york truck attack
News

New York truck attack: Eight dead after bakkie drives into a crowd of people

By Alexis Haden01-11-2017 06:51

Authorities are treating an incident in lower Manhattan where a truck ploughed into people on a bike path as an ‘act of terror’

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