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A lesbian reverend in South Africa is filing a lawsuit after being dismissed by her church after tying the knot with her partner.As ioL News points out, Reverend Ecclesia de Lange's 2010 dismissal from the Methodist Church of South Afric...
A lesbian reverend in South Africa is filing a lawsuit after being dismissed by her church after tying the knot with her partner.As ioL News points out, Reverend Ecclesia de Lange's 2010 dismissal from the Methodist Church of South Africa came after she wed her wife earlier that same year. The church was in cahoots about taking a stance on same-sex marriage when de Lange informed her congregation that she was planning to wed her partner in 2009, according to Buzzfeed.More...
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A brazen, brutal attack in London which left one man dead and two suspects in hospital, appears to be terror-related, says British Prime Minister David Cameron.
A brazen, brutal attack in London which left one man dead and two suspects in hospital, appears to be terror-related, says British Prime Minister David Cameron.
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More than three quarters of women polled said that superhero films such as The Avengers and The Dark Knight were ideal first date movies, according to a new survey.
More than three quarters of women polled said that superhero films such as The Avengers and The Dark Knight were ideal first date movies, according to a new survey.
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The government report on the Gupta scandal damns suspended Chief of State Protocol Bruce Koloane, and exonerates President Jacob Zuma and his ministers, but opposition MPs dismissed the findings.
The government report on the Gupta scandal damns suspended Chief of State Protocol Bruce Koloane, and exonerates President Jacob Zuma and his ministers, but opposition MPs dismissed the findings.
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Deal: Take 30% off your entire order with the code FF30 at the time of checkout. This deal ends at midnight on Monday, May 27. Editor's Pick: Woven Circle Pendant, $77 (was $110) Link: Indego Africa
Deal: Take 30% off your entire order with the code FF30 at the time of checkout. This deal ends at midnight on Monday, May 27. Editor's Pick: Woven Circle Pendant, $77 (was $110) Link: Indego Africa
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The "deracialising" of South Africa's residential suburbs is a priority, Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale says.
The "deracialising" of South Africa's residential suburbs is a priority, Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale says.
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Southern Kings flyhalf, Demetri Catrakilis has described being been called up to the Springbok training squad as being surreal.
Southern Kings flyhalf, Demetri Catrakilis has described being been called up to the Springbok training squad as being surreal.
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Allegations that two Tshwane emergency services staffers raped a sex worker were disturbing, Gauteng Health MEC Hope Papo says.
Allegations that two Tshwane emergency services staffers raped a sex worker were disturbing, Gauteng Health MEC Hope Papo says.
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Some relatives of striking miners shot dead in Marikana last year have needed medical attention outside the venue where the Farlam Commission of Inquiry was sitting.
Some relatives of striking miners shot dead in Marikana last year have needed medical attention outside the venue where the Farlam Commission of Inquiry was sitting.
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New legislation has been tabled before Cabinet to replace the single public service bill, Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu Lindiwe Sisulu says.
New legislation has been tabled before Cabinet to replace the single public service bill, Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu Lindiwe Sisulu says.
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