In a harrowing case that has sent shockwaves, a 14-year-old boy has died following a relentless one hour beating, allegedly ...

South African authorities on Monday suspended rescue operations for an unspecified number of alleged illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine shaft west of Johannesburg due to safety concerns.

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Met policewoman shared offensive WhatsApp message about ‘pretty lesbian’ recruit - PC Rebecca King’s chat came to light during an unrelated misconduct investigation ...