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Boipelo Manyowa

England, United Kingdom
As seen in: Derby Now, News24, AllAfrica, Daily Maverick
Covers:  Human Interest, News, Public Health, Conservation, Crime, Courts
Doesn't Cover: Finance
Photojournalist , Documentary Film, 🇿🇦 by Birth, 🇧🇼 by 🩸, heart is 🇲🇼, live in 🇬🇧! Words in @now_derby, @news24, @dailymaverick. Stories via @wedugup

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Reporter for Derby Now. Began journalism career in 2016 and has had her work featured in notable publications such as Daily Maverick and News 24. Also a documentary filmmaker, with a one documentary "Dying in Zimbabwe's Biggest Hospital" available online.

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Dying in Zimbabwe's Biggest Hospital - (Documentary)

Dying in Zimbabwe's Biggest Hospital - (Documentary)

Zimbabwe's government is deadlocked in a labour dispute with its doctors. In the wake of that dispute, a ragi…

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Bikers assault Cash for Gold market stallholder in broad daylight robbery

Bikers assault Cash for Gold market stallholder in broad daylight robbery

The incident occurred around 1:30p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, at the bustling Market Place. Police say two m…

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Burglars scam old lady with free smoke alarm offer then steal expensive watch

Burglars scam old lady with free smoke alarm offer then steal expensive watch

Once inside her home, one of the men engaged the victim in conversation, while the other stole a valuable gol…

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High Street bound drunk driver nabbed in broad daylight after useful tip-off

High Street bound drunk driver nabbed in broad daylight after useful tip-off

Police were tipped off about a driver who was possibly drunk and headed towards Clay Cross High Street. Eagle…

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I am ashamed to be South African right now

I am ashamed to be South African right now

What you are doing to fellow Africans is wrong. Whichever way you try to justify it. You are the criminals an…

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Articles

Woman sent to hospital after hitting parked car in town

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By Boipelo Manyowa
| Derby Now
Advertisement A woman was sent to hospital after she hit a parked in town on Monday. The driver of a White VW Polo hit a blue Saab 900. The incident happened on Gower Street, in the city centre. Emergency services attended the scene, after the accident which happened just before 6 pm on Monday, January 13. Also read: Live as Derby accident forces major road closure in both directions A video from the scene shows security of a nearby building milling around the car.
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Dispersal order hits Normanton as cops battle bad behaviour

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By Boipelo Manyowa
| Derby Now
Advertisement Police in Derby have introduced a dispersal order in Normanton following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area. The order allows officers to instruct anyone engaging in, or suspected of engaging in, anti-social behaviour to leave the area for up to 48 hours. Those who refuse or return within the specified time could face arrest, the force confirmed.
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Three jailed for alarming 2024 Dales prolific burglary spree

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By Boipelo Manyowa
| Derby Now
Advertisement Three men have been jailed for over 13 years after a burglary spree targeting homes in the Derbyshire Dales in April last year. Ronnie Coleman, 21, Rocco Carr, 20, and Brandon Hollingworth, 27, forced their way into homes in Monyash, Bakewell, and three properties in Baslow on April 18, 2024. They stole cash, jewellery, car and house keys, a passport, and a medal. The trio was intercepted the next day by Derbyshire police.
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