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Six Nigerians Extradited to US Over R100m Romance Scam
The six were arrested in South Africa in 2021 during a major takedown operation by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, commonly known as the Hawks.

SA Facilitates Return of Zimbabwean and Nigerian Nationals
A total of 194 Zimbabwean nationals, including 101 minors, were processed and departed for Zimbabwe on Friday.

Baby Mauled to Death as Rottweiler Attacks Three in Glen View
The dog's owner, John Nyandoro, 48, has been arrested and is facing charges of culpable homicide.

Algeria Severs Diplomatic Ties With UAE, Orders Airspace Closure
The Algerian Foreign Ministry said the decision was taken "after exhausting all avenues to preserve bilateral relations" with the UAE.

Government Warns Of Another Drought Loading
The warning comes as the country continues to recover from the devastating 2023/24 El Niño drought.

Zimbabwean Nabbed in Joburg Over Alleged Fake ID Factory
The suspect was arrested and is expected to appear in court soon.

Missing Catholic Priest Found Dead
In a statement issued on September 9, 2026, the Archdiocese confirmed that Father Chikuni had been found dead at the mortuary of Parirenyatwa Hospital.

Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa Declares His Birthday a Public Holiday
The declaration was made through Statutory Instrument 148 of 2026.

World Bank Warns Zimbabwe Against Ditching the US Dollar
Zimbabwe plans to phase out the use of foreign currencies for domestic transactions by 2030, paving the way for a mono-currency system centred on the ZiG.

UK Murder Fugitive Ndodana Tshuma Pleads Guilty
The 45-year-old was arrested in Johannesburg in July after an Interpol alert was issued in connection with the deaths of his wife and two daughters.