September 11 attacks: Historical significance, how to commemorate in South Africa
The consequences of 9/11 stretched far beyond American borders, influencing global security, foreign policy, and the fight against terrorism.
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Who is Umar Akbar? – ISIS cell arrested in Johannesburg has a checkered history
Alleged ISIS member Umar Akbar was arrested in Johannesburg with stolen goods, but his long history of terror-related cases in South Africa shows a pattern of arrests that never materialised into convictions.
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Did Senzo Mchunu sanction raid on Anton Taylor’s house? – Here’s what we know
Comedian Anton Taylor says the Hawks raided his house after a TikTok video mocking suspended minister Senzo Mchunu, citing “crimes against the state.”
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Who is Ziyadh Hoorzook? – Sandton man accused of funding terrorism unmasked in court
Ziyadh Hoorzook, accused of terror financing, appeared in court as the Hawks detail years-long investigations into cryptocurrency and non-profits linked to terrorism.
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Who was Shamsud Din Jabbar? – Here’s what we know about the man behind the New Orleans terror attack
More details have emerged about Shamsud Din Jabbar, the suspect in the New Orleans terror attack.
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Las Vegas police are treating Cybertruck explosion as possible terrorist attack
The incident resulted in the death of one person and left seven others with minor injuries.
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Luigi Mangione formally indicted for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
The indictment accuses Mangione of murdering Thompson “in furtherance of an act of terrorism.”
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Southport stabbing attack: Death toll rises to three, tensions remain palpable
The Southport stabbing attack claimed a third victim early on Tuesday morning, identified as nine-year-old Alice Aguiar.
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Explosive report links ISIS to extortion in South Africa
An explosive report has found that ISIS uses criminal activities, including extortion, in South Africa to sustain its operations and funding.
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ICJ dismisses Ukraine’s bid to declare Russia a ‘terrorist state’
The International Court of Justice has largely dismissed Ukraine’s case accusing Russia of funding separatism and terrorism in Eastern Ukraine.
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Fort Lauderdale Airport evacuation was caused by a passenger who uttered the word ‘bomb’
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), deputies rushed to the airport following a report of a man at a checkpoint referencing a bomb.
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Gerco van Deventer a free man after six years in al-Qaeda captivity
After six years, Gerco van Deventer was released from al-Qaeda.
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Elon Musk rejects Hamas invite to war-torn Gaza Strip
Elon Musk turned down an invite to Gaza by Hamas, despite recently partaking in a tour of Kfar Aza and a sit-down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Watch: Niagara Falls car explosion caught on camera [video]
A car explosion on the Rainbow Bridge at Niagara Falls resulted in two fatalities and the entire ordeal was caught on camera.
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Lord Miles could be on terrorist radar after posting selfie with Taliban
Lord Miles’s narrative took a bizarre turn when he mentioned enjoying “picnics and dinners with higher-ups” of the Taliban, painting an almost surreal picture against the backdrop of the volatile political landscape of Afghanistan.
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PN Mathipa: Hawks investigator in Abdella Abadiga abduction assassinated
Prominent Hawks investigator, Lt-Col PN Mathipa, was assassinated on Sunday, while working on the abduction of alleged ISIS leader Abdella Abadiga.
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Who is Gerco van Deventer? – Things to know about SA man held by Al-Qaeda [video]
Gerco van Deventer has a wife and a child he has not seen in over six years.
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Istanbul bombing: Death toll, suspects, latest updates [video]
The Istanbul bombing claimed multiple lives. Here’s what we know.
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Sandton terrorist attack: Ramaphosa gets ‘testy’ with US govt
Ramaphosa blasted the US govt for spreading fear with Sandton terrorist attack alert.
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Sandton terrorist attack: SA govt finds ‘no such evidence’
Presidency Minister Mondli Gungubele says the Sandton terrorist attack ‘is not backed up by any evidence’.
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US Embassy warns of Sandton terrorist attack: Here’s what we know
The US Embassy believes an unspecified location in the greater Sandton area, that will attract large crowds, could be the target of a terrorist attack.
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Thulsie twins plea deal: Isis terrorists could be out by 2024
The twins will get a huge chunk of their sentence shaved off.
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Thulsie twins latest news: Terror trial hampered by another delay
The matter has been delayed for a day to allow the media to apply for coverage.t
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Troika Summit: SADC meets over Mozambique terror attacks
President Ramaphosa will join SADC leaders in an extraordinary two-day Troika Summit that seeks to map a response to the recent Mozambique terror attacks.
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Palma terrorist attack: A summary of what happened in Mozambique
One South African was cofnrimed dead in the Palma terrorist attack. However, many more foreigners and expats are still missing. Here’s a summary of what happened.
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Crusaders right-wing duo gets eight years for terrorism
Two Crusaders brothers Eric and Erroll Abrahams were sentenced to eight years for attempting to overthrow the South African government.