Tik worth R250K concealed in juice and biscuit boxes

Police have arrested a 25-year-old woman from Lesotho with tik valued at R250 000 hidden in juice cartons and biscuit boxes in her handbag.

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Medical marijuana a huge opportunity for Africa

Cultivation of a different kind is now a reality with Africa’s first license to legally deal in medicinal marijuana issued by Lesotho.

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Catalonia given eight days to drop independence bid

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont issued a symbolic declaration of independence from Spain on Tuesday night but then immediately suspended it.

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Cummins tells England to expect barrage of bouncers during the Ashes

Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins has told England's batsmen to prepare themselves for the barrage of short-pitched bowling during the Ashes.

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'Avengers' star Anthony Mackie to film in SA early 2018

Anthony Mackie of Avengers fame is the newest member to the cast of The Blue Mauritius, which also stars Pearl Thusi, to start filming in Cape Town.

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WATCH: 30 000 bees found inside walls of house

A homeowner in New Jersey had no idea just how many bees had been lurking inside the walls of his house until a beekeeper came to remove them.

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Verimark interim revenue boosted by new products and additional stores

South African appliance and housewares producer, Verimark Holdings, pointed to increased advertising spend and additional stores.

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Kagiso Lediga is ‘Catching Feelings’

Lediga's two films Catching Feelings and Matwetwe premiere next week in Cape Town.

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Tested: Golf GTD is all torque but no action

There's no nice way to say it. VW’s claim that the Golf GTD offers “GTI performance from a diesel engine” is a no-go.

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Qatar Airways Enters Interline Partnership with Vietjet

Doha-based carrier reinforces decade-long commitment to Vietnam with latest agreement to provide Vietnam-based passengers greater access to Doha and beyond

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