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Egyptians at last find fault with Sisi

The former military chief who overthrew the Muslim Brotherhood to take power in 2013 is facing the first sustained public criticism of his rule.

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• S Sudan is dying, and nobody is counting
• In Egypt, 1 840 disappeared in 2015
• Islamic State gaining ground in Libya: UN report

Ex-cop in Peru jail for smuggling drugs

Former Durban metro police member Ed Thompson is one of eight South Africans recently arrested abroad for drug trafficking.

• KZN teen ‘finds’ bit of missing MH370
• Arab League labels Hezbollah terrorists
• Syrian opposition to attend peace talks
• PICS: Dignitaries gather for Nancy Reagan tribute

Fleck wants Zas to get more ball

The Stormers have a speedster at left wing who has quietly caught the eye in his first two Super Rugby outings.

• Rebels battle past gritty Reds
• Aussies out to end World Twenty20 hoodoo
• Sharks coach wary of ‘Fleck factor’
• Benitez is taking a huge gamble

Moving to the 'worst place to live'

Christopher Ingraham did an article about the US's worst place to live. Now he's going to live there... [VIDEOS]

• Let's give a fig - recipes
• Pics: All the buzz at Jozi Fashion Week
• Romantic proposals don't make a marriage
• Allergy protection lasts and lasts - study

Stop that plane, there’s a spanner on the wing!

An EasyJet flight was aborted moments before take-off after a passenger spotted a spanner attached to one of the wings.

• Anger over car park only accessible by foot
• Longest non-stop flight lands in NZ
• Frogs a focus for Leap Day
• Rat grounds Chinese plane

Minister in power play for control of SABC board

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has tabled a bill that seeks to give her the powers to appoint and remove members of the SABC board.

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• Moody’s: Gordhan offers hope
• Canada wants an accomplished woman
• Train your brain to see the bright side

It’s all about the money, laments 50 Cent

50 Cent thinks he's a “target” for the “system” because he was called to bankruptcy court to explain online pics showing him posing with lots of money.

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• Ciara, Russell share romantic proposal
• Kiefer Sutherland announces debut album
• #BlackTwitter: Moët, Kim K and memes

#MemeHistory or biblical humour?

#MemeHistory has taken Twitter by storm and the majority of the tweets refer to biblical events. Here are a few that became a part of the trending #MemeHistory:

• #BlackTwitter: Moët, Kim K and memes
• VIDEO: The science of bad sounds
• VIDEO: A new dawn in phone security
• Keep safe with a virtual companion

Vettel, Rosberg aim to end Hamilton’s run

Formula One is assured of novelty this season, with fresh faces and a record 21 races including the first in Azerbaijan.

• WHAT'S ON: Live & on TV this weekend
• SA's Perel packs mean pace in testing
• GTC series announces 2016 calendar
• Verstappen in no rush for next big step

Lest the fallen be forgotten

Deon Delport visits the battlefields and burial sites of Rorke's Drift and Isandlwana in northern Zululand.

• SA’s first walking festival
• The RV with everything, including the kitchen sink
• Let's go set jetting!
• Rebuilding the elegance of Kosovo