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African Cup of Nations · SenegalBy Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Now that the dust has settled on an Africa Cup of Nations final that will be remembered for years, African soccer’s governing body has handed out punishments for the chaos that ensued. Fan trouble, players refusing to compete, controversial refereeing decisions, and a missed penalty were all flashpoints in a memorable match that was eventually won by Senegal. On Thursday, as many expected, the Confederation of African …See the Story
Suspensions and hefty fines handed to Senegal and Morocco after chaotic AFCON final
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Cyril Ramaphosa · South AfricaPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the recommendations in the interim report of the Madlanga commission of inquiry into the capture of the criminal justice system, which urges the criminal investigation of five police officers and nine Ekurhuleni Metro officials.See the Story
Senona Among 5 Cops to Face Charges as Ramaphosa Acts on Madlanga Commission’s Interim Report
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Floods · MozambiqueThe missing Ekurhuleni MMC of Roads and Transport, Andile Mngwevu, was found dead in Mozambique on Tuesday, 27 January 2026. Mngwevu was on a trip in Mozambique when he went missing earlier this month. The vehicle he was travelling in was swept away by floods in the Chokwé area. It is reported that three other remains were found in the vehicle. Mozambique is grappling with severe flooding, which has left many displaced and infrastructure damaged…See the Story
Missing Ekurhuleni MMC Andile Mngwevu Found Dead in Mozambique
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