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North Americans arrested running a large meth lab on a farm in South Africa. This is the second large-scale bust within a year, with another large meth lab discovered on a farm in the country's north, and Mexican nationals arrested, last year
#OrganizedCrime
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#OrganizedCrime
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South Africa police uncover $20m crystal meth lab
Five North Americans were arrested after the raid on a farm in the east of the country, officers say.
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September 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
North Americans arrested running a large meth lab on a farm in South Africa. This is the second large-scale bust within a year, with another large meth lab discovered on a farm in the country's north, and Mexican nationals arrested, last year
#OrganizedCrime
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#OrganizedCrime
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Big news in world of organised crime in South Africa today as Nafiz Modack gets ten years (three suspended)
Source: eNCA
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Source: eNCA
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Nafiz Modack sentenced to 10 years for corruption
Alleged underworld kingpin Nafiz Modack has been sentenced to ten years in prison, with three years suspended, meaning he’ll serve seven years behind bars.
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September 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Big news in world of organised crime in South Africa today as Nafiz Modack gets ten years (three suspended)
Source: eNCA
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Source: eNCA
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What a Russian minister’s sudden death reveals about Putin
My latest for @thetimes.com: Starovoit's suicide (and arrest of gold tycoon Strukov) as symptoms of a slow-motion elite crisis, as old certainties are replaced by insecurities
www.thetimes.com/world/russia...
My latest for @thetimes.com: Starovoit's suicide (and arrest of gold tycoon Strukov) as symptoms of a slow-motion elite crisis, as old certainties are replaced by insecurities
www.thetimes.com/world/russia...
What a Russian minister’s sudden death reveals about Putin
The suicide of Roman Starovoit, who had just been sacked by the president, helps us examine the slow-motion crisis unfolding among the Russian elite
www.thetimes.com
July 13, 2025 at 6:41 AM
What a Russian minister’s sudden death reveals about Putin
My latest for @thetimes.com: Starovoit's suicide (and arrest of gold tycoon Strukov) as symptoms of a slow-motion elite crisis, as old certainties are replaced by insecurities
www.thetimes.com/world/russia...
My latest for @thetimes.com: Starovoit's suicide (and arrest of gold tycoon Strukov) as symptoms of a slow-motion elite crisis, as old certainties are replaced by insecurities
www.thetimes.com/world/russia...
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The United States has recorded its highest annual measles cases in 33 years. The milestone marks a public health reversal in defeating a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease as the anti-vaccine movement gains strength.
U.S. measles cases reach 33-year record high as outbreaks spread
Johns Hopkins University data reflects the public health reversal in defeating the vaccine-preventable disease since measles was officially eliminated from the U.S. in 2000.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The United States has recorded its highest annual measles cases in 33 years. The milestone marks a public health reversal in defeating a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease as the anti-vaccine movement gains strength.
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Mural of Statue of Liberty in shame unveiled in France the day before 4th of July
July 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Mural of Statue of Liberty in shame unveiled in France the day before 4th of July
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Biggest insider trading market manipulation scheme in history.
They aren't even bothering to hide it.
They aren't even bothering to hide it.
April 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Biggest insider trading market manipulation scheme in history.
They aren't even bothering to hide it.
They aren't even bothering to hide it.
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WASHINGTON, March 24 (Reuters) - Top Trump administration officials mistakenly disclosed war plans in a messaging group that included a journalist shortly before the U.S. attacked Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, the White House said on Monday, following a first-hand account by The Atlantic.
Newsdeck: White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with a journalist at The Atlantic
www.dailymaverick.co.za
March 25, 2025 at 4:44 AM
WASHINGTON, March 24 (Reuters) - Top Trump administration officials mistakenly disclosed war plans in a messaging group that included a journalist shortly before the U.S. attacked Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, the White House said on Monday, following a first-hand account by The Atlantic.
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As a South African, I can confirm that this is a load of absolute shit.
A right wing South African group went to the US to tell Trump this, and he believed them and passed on the lie.
A right wing South African group went to the US to tell Trump this, and he believed them and passed on the lie.
March 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
As a South African, I can confirm that this is a load of absolute shit.
A right wing South African group went to the US to tell Trump this, and he believed them and passed on the lie.
A right wing South African group went to the US to tell Trump this, and he believed them and passed on the lie.
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In today’s Vatnik Soup, I’ll discuss the Russian shadow fleet: a network of ships that operate in secret, dodge sanctions, smuggle oil, and undermine the security of Europe’s seas while keeping Putin’s war machine running.
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March 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
In today’s Vatnik Soup, I’ll discuss the Russian shadow fleet: a network of ships that operate in secret, dodge sanctions, smuggle oil, and undermine the security of Europe’s seas while keeping Putin’s war machine running.
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This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps.
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
Thousands in Midwestern GOP Districts Attend Sanders' First Stops on Tour to Fight Oligarchy | Common Dreams
Senator Bernie Sanders is on a mission to fight oligarchy and empower the people. With a powerful message against Trumpism and billionaire influence, he's rallying Americans to stand up for democracy....
www.commondreams.org
February 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps.
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
February 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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New and new and new Chinese surveillance cameras all around Tbilisi, and in particular on Rustaveli. Soon the dictatorship will have live footage of our x-rays too. #terrorinGeorgia
February 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
New and new and new Chinese surveillance cameras all around Tbilisi, and in particular on Rustaveli. Soon the dictatorship will have live footage of our x-rays too. #terrorinGeorgia
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Sudan and Russia agreed "on everything" regarding creating a Russian naval base in the country - foreign minister of Sudan during his visit to Russia.
Russia is solely interested in protecting its own geopolitical interests
📹: Lavrov at today's meeting with Sudan's foreign minister
Russia is solely interested in protecting its own geopolitical interests
📹: Lavrov at today's meeting with Sudan's foreign minister
February 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Sudan and Russia agreed "on everything" regarding creating a Russian naval base in the country - foreign minister of Sudan during his visit to Russia.
Russia is solely interested in protecting its own geopolitical interests
📹: Lavrov at today's meeting with Sudan's foreign minister
Russia is solely interested in protecting its own geopolitical interests
📹: Lavrov at today's meeting with Sudan's foreign minister
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A photo from tonight, day 73 non-stop. We want free and fair elections for four reasons: electoral fraud, a U-turn in foreign policy, systemic torture of protesters, and endless crisis that will only deepen. And the release of the political prisoners. #GeorgiaProtests
February 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
A photo from tonight, day 73 non-stop. We want free and fair elections for four reasons: electoral fraud, a U-turn in foreign policy, systemic torture of protesters, and endless crisis that will only deepen. And the release of the political prisoners. #GeorgiaProtests
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BREAKING: we just blocked Musk & Trump out of the Treasury systems!
Court order just secured — big win by us at @sddaction.bsky.social & our partners including @publiccitizen.bsky.social!
Court order just secured — big win by us at @sddaction.bsky.social & our partners including @publiccitizen.bsky.social!
February 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
BREAKING: we just blocked Musk & Trump out of the Treasury systems!
Court order just secured — big win by us at @sddaction.bsky.social & our partners including @publiccitizen.bsky.social!
Court order just secured — big win by us at @sddaction.bsky.social & our partners including @publiccitizen.bsky.social!
Violence and extortion in public transport is a common occurrence in South Africa, mainly characterised by competition between bus companies and taxi associations.
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
Rea Vaya bus service resumes in Joburg after two drivers slain in cold blood
The killings of two Rea Vaya bus drivers in Soweto have ignited concerns for drivers and commuters. On Thursday, the perpetrators were still at large, and their motives were unknown.
www.dailymaverick.co.za
February 7, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Violence and extortion in public transport is a common occurrence in South Africa, mainly characterised by competition between bus companies and taxi associations.
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
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Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov wrote an article about the "multipolar world" and how the UN Charter can become its "foundation".
❗️I think it is important to read this in order to understand the distorted picture of reality Russia is coming from and combat the narratives it attempts to push.
❗️I think it is important to read this in order to understand the distorted picture of reality Russia is coming from and combat the narratives it attempts to push.
February 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov wrote an article about the "multipolar world" and how the UN Charter can become its "foundation".
❗️I think it is important to read this in order to understand the distorted picture of reality Russia is coming from and combat the narratives it attempts to push.
❗️I think it is important to read this in order to understand the distorted picture of reality Russia is coming from and combat the narratives it attempts to push.
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The brutal crackdown on peaceful protesters, journalists and politicians tonight in Tbilisi is unacceptable.
Georgia falls short of any expectation from a candidate country.
The EU stands with the people of Georgia in their fight for freedom and democracy.
Georgia falls short of any expectation from a candidate country.
The EU stands with the people of Georgia in their fight for freedom and democracy.
February 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The brutal crackdown on peaceful protesters, journalists and politicians tonight in Tbilisi is unacceptable.
Georgia falls short of any expectation from a candidate country.
The EU stands with the people of Georgia in their fight for freedom and democracy.
Georgia falls short of any expectation from a candidate country.
The EU stands with the people of Georgia in their fight for freedom and democracy.
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Putin indicated that he will not view any peace agreement with Ukraine as binding by claiming that the Ukrainian government is either unwilling or unable to rescind the 2022 Ukrainian presidential decree banning negotiations with Putin. (1/2)
January 30, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Putin indicated that he will not view any peace agreement with Ukraine as binding by claiming that the Ukrainian government is either unwilling or unable to rescind the 2022 Ukrainian presidential decree banning negotiations with Putin. (1/2)
The Stilfontein saga continues even after the miners resurface. This demonstrates the nationwide (and indeed, transnational) nature of illegal mining and the conflict between rival groups in southern Africa
#organizedcrime #mining #zamazamas
www.news24.com/news24/south...
#organizedcrime #mining #zamazamas
www.news24.com/news24/south...
Turf wars erupt in Gauteng as zama zamas fleeing Stilfontein clash with police, local miners | News24
The arrival of zama zamas from Stilfontein has intensified turf wars and conflict with local authorities in Gauteng's illegal mining hubs.
www.news24.com
January 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The Stilfontein saga continues even after the miners resurface. This demonstrates the nationwide (and indeed, transnational) nature of illegal mining and the conflict between rival groups in southern Africa
#organizedcrime #mining #zamazamas
www.news24.com/news24/south...
#organizedcrime #mining #zamazamas
www.news24.com/news24/south...
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ISW noted on January 22 that the Kremlin recently launched an information operation that seeks to create the false impression that the Russian economy is performing well despite numerous continued indicators of macroeconomic distress. isw.pub/UkrWar012325
January 24, 2025 at 3:28 AM
ISW noted on January 22 that the Kremlin recently launched an information operation that seeks to create the false impression that the Russian economy is performing well despite numerous continued indicators of macroeconomic distress. isw.pub/UkrWar012325
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Russian disinfo network “Matryoshka” is migrating to Bluesky as exodus from X continues. You may notice them as posters who are smearing Chrystia Freeland, pushing anti-Ukrainian narratives, Germany's election, anti-EU rhetoric, anti-NATO rhetoric, etc.
Their numbers are still low, so stay vigilant
Their numbers are still low, so stay vigilant
Russian disinfo network “Matryoshka” is migrating to Bluesky as exodus from X continues
The Russian disinformation network “Matryoshka” has launched a new campaign on the Bluesky social network. Eliot Higgins, founder of the investigative journalism group Bellingcat, has been one of the ...
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January 22, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Russian disinfo network “Matryoshka” is migrating to Bluesky as exodus from X continues. You may notice them as posters who are smearing Chrystia Freeland, pushing anti-Ukrainian narratives, Germany's election, anti-EU rhetoric, anti-NATO rhetoric, etc.
Their numbers are still low, so stay vigilant
Their numbers are still low, so stay vigilant
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NEW REPORT: The Kremlin is in the endgame of a decades-long strategic effort to de facto annex Belarus, which will permanently augment Russia’s military and economic capabilities to pursue its revanchist geopolitical objectives against the United States and NATO. (🧵1/5)
January 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
NEW REPORT: The Kremlin is in the endgame of a decades-long strategic effort to de facto annex Belarus, which will permanently augment Russia’s military and economic capabilities to pursue its revanchist geopolitical objectives against the United States and NATO. (🧵1/5)
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Founder and director of @netgazeti.org, Mzia Amaglobeli, who now faces up to 7 years in jail, holds Maria Ressa's “How to Stand Up to a Dictator” at her court hearing. @mariaressa.bsky.social
January 14, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Founder and director of @netgazeti.org, Mzia Amaglobeli, who now faces up to 7 years in jail, holds Maria Ressa's “How to Stand Up to a Dictator” at her court hearing. @mariaressa.bsky.social