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South Africa: 10 Robbers Killed During Cash Heist

South Africa: 10 Robbers Killed During Cash Heist

10 robbers were killed during a heist in South Africa. Police Minister Bheki Cele earlier reported that police killed eight suspects planning to attack a vehicle carrying cash. But the country's Independent Police Investigative Directorate, Grace Langa, updated the number to 10, with five police officers wounded. Police acted on a tip-off and deployed a chopper to fend off a planned cash-in-transit robbery in southern Johannesburg's suburb of Rosettenville. The suspects fired at the police chopper and wounded one of the pilots, forcing police to shoot back.    The minister said a gang of about 25 gunmen from the southeastern…
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New Zealand claimed a rare victory over South Africa

New Zealand claimed a rare victory over South Africa

New Zealand claimed a very rare victory over South Africa on Saturday, wrapping up the first Test by a comprehensive innings and 276 runs in just seven sessions in Christchurch. It is only the fifth time in 46 Tests since 1932 that New Zealand have beaten South Africa with their last victory in 2004. South Africa, who were 387 behind on the first innings, resumed the day at 34 for three and showed little appetite to eat into the deficit, losing their final seven wickets before lunch to be all out for 111. New Zealand captain Latham said winning the…
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