SA boxer Dingaan Thobela, ‘The Rose of Soweto,’ found dead at his house

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SA boxer Dingaan Thobela, ‘The Rose of Soweto,’ found dead at his house

Former South African world boxing champion Dingaan Thobela, nicknamed 'The Rose of Soweto', was on Monday found dead at his home in Johannesburg after suffering ill health.

South African DJ Euphonik impregnates mistress, awaits baby number 8

South African DJ and music producer Euphonik’s battle for custody with his ex-wife has opened a can of worms, after she recently revealed in court that the house music maestro is expecting his eighth child after impregnating one of his mistresses.

Senzo Meyiwa trial lawyer fears for his life as judge orders police protection

One of the three defence attorneys in the ongoing inquest into the murder of South African footballer, Senzo Meyiwa, has revealed that he fears of life after his home was on Wednesday “visited” by two men he feared wanted to kill him.

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