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A 19-year-old has been rescued by police after being held prisoner by her parents for 10 years.Image: 123RF / Rafaelbenari
KENT POLICE

‘Held prisoner for 10 years’: Police rescue 19-year-old from her parents

The UK’s Daily Mail, The Sun and Metro UK have reported that authorities rescued a 19-year-old with special needs after she was allegedly held prisoner for 10 years by her parents. The young woman, whose name has been withheld to protect…

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A recent study found that visa applications for some countries and regions can take up to six weeks to process.                                  Image: KEVIN SUTHERLAND
PASSPORT

Nearly half of SA’s travellers prefer visa-free destinations: Study

At least 49% of South African travellers prefer overseas destinations with no visa requirements because of the financial burdens and time constraints that come with attaining visas, a study by online booking site Travelstart has found.…

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Former SA cricketer from EL jailed on 19 counts of rape in the UK

BY TELFORD VICE Former Border fast bowler Dion Taljard has been jailed for 18 years after being convicted on 19 counts of rape.Taljard‚ 47‚ who moved to Britain 17 years ago‚ was sentenced in Manchester on Wednesday. He has protested his…

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