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4 days ago | scrolla.africa | Everson Luhanga

By Everson LuhangaPatients were safely evacuated from Tembisa Hospital’s emergency unit after a fire broke out on Saturday afternoon. The hospital is not taking new patients and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. A fire broke out at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital’s Accident and Emergency Unit, forcing a quick evacuation of patients. The Gauteng Department of Health said no one was hurt and there were no deaths.

5 days ago | scrolla.africa | Everson Luhanga

By Everson Luhanga Over 1,500 couples will be married at the same time, with some men taking up to three wives. The mass wedding will be held at the IPHC’s massive new Dome in Heidelberg, Gauteng, on Sunday. More than 3,000 people will tie the knot in a single ceremony — and some grooms are marrying up to three wives each. The International Pentecost Holiness Church (IPHC) is hosting its biggest-ever mass wedding as part of its Easter tradition.

5 days ago | scrolla.africa | Everson Luhanga

By Everson LuhangaA South African Air Force plane lost a fuselage door shortly after taking off from Lanseria Airport, in Johannesburg. The door was later found on a nearby farm, with no injuries or damage reported, say officials. A South African Air Force aircraft lost one of its doors mid-air after taking off from Lanseria International Airport — and somehow, it still managed to land safely.

6 days ago | scrolla.africa | Everson Luhanga

By Everson Luhanga A 54-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a student during a violent protest at Walter Sisulu University. The university has suspended the staff member, removed a security company and called for an independent inquiry. A university staff member has been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of a student during a protest at Walter Sisulu University in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. Sisonke Mbolekwa was shot and killed last Tuesday.

1 week ago | scrolla.africa | Anita Dangazele

By Anita Dangazele A student was shot dead during a protest over poor housing, now students say security fired rubber bullets at them. Students say guards stormed into residences and fired rubber bullets, while the university promises to fix safety issues. Students and security guards clashed on Thursday at Walter Sisulu University’s Mthatha campus during protests over a student’s death.