Rhoda Maweu, wife of cult leader and pastor Paul Mackenzie, has been released on bail. Mr Mackenzie and 16 others remain in custody. Hundreds of his followers died, after he allegedly told them to starve themselves in order to 'meet Jesus'.
Nomsa MasekoIn happier times, the team, including captain Janine van Wyk, were given a heroes' welcome after winning the Africa Cup of Nations last year
South Africa's women’s football team, known as Banyana Banyana, are in turmoil ahead of the World Cup due to be held in Australia and New Zealand later this month. Instead, the players were allegedly told they could leave the camp over the disagreement. Frantic calls were then made by officials to put together a make-shift squad to rescue the friendly match against Botswana and avoid a fine.
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