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Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) President Julius Malema has told hundreds of supporters that they must ensure that they persuade South Africa’s youth to vote in the local government elections. Malema was delivering the keynote address at the party’s Voter Registration Campaign at Ghandi Square on the doorstep of its Headquarters in Johannesburg. #SABCNews The EFF paints Joburg’s Ghandi Square red …

Brief recaps of recent good news, bad news and absurd news A wrap-up of good news from Ukraine, bad news from Russia and absurd news from Vanuatu: The Supreme Court of Ukraine (Photo courtesy of the court’s website) Ukraine Supreme Court confirms legality of same-sex marriage Ukraine’s supreme court dismissed an appeal of a lower court decision that for the …

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the 69 peaceful protesters who were shot and killed in cold blood in the Sharpeville Massacre did not die in vain, but died for a future they themselves would never see. Speaking at the official Human rights Day commemoration in Galeshewe, near Kimberley, Ramaphosa says the historic day reminds South Africans that human rights were not …

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The U.S. military has multiple MQ-9 drones operating in Nigeria alongside 200 troops ​to provide training and intelligence support to the military, which is fighting Islamist militants across the north, U.S. and ‌Nigerian officials told Reuters. The troops are not integrated within Nigerian units on the frontline and the drones are collecting intelligence and not carrying out airstrikes, officials from …

Residents of Lekwa in Standerton, Mpumalanga, say they have little to no reason to celebrate Human Rights Day due to a lack of water. They believe that insufficient water provision is a violation of their rights. Some of them claim that they have been without tap water for many years now. They also raised concerns that the water provided to them …

Tshwane Metro Police Deputy Commissioner, Umashi Dhlamini has been suspended amid serious allegations levelled against him, relating to tender irregularities, at the Madlanga Commission. In a statement by the Tshwane Metro Police Department Communication Unit, it’s indicated that Dhlamini has requested to be placed on suspension with immediate effect. “TMPD Commissioner Yolande Faro has considered Dhlamini’s request and duly approved …

To commemorate Human Rights Day and mark the 30th anniversary of the Bill of Rights, the Human Rights Commission says that the Constitution had given South Africans dignity like never before. However, it calls on South Africans to demand all their constitutional rights from those who are supposed to serve them, including mayors, councillors, and executives. Human Rights Day | …

Law Society Urges Release of Political Prisoners before Eid Africa-Press – Uganda. The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of political prisoners, warning that their continued detention could undermine the country’s democratic future. Speaking during the ULS weekly press briefing in Kampala on Thursday, the society’s General Secretary Babu Ssali expressed concern over unresolved …

Sports, Arts and Culture minister, Gayton McKenzie, has commended work done by the Government of National Unity (GNU). The GNU, which was established in 2024 after the general elections, has committed 10 political parties in the country to joint decision-making and ethical governance. RECONCILIATION DAY | Minister Gayton McKenzie defends the GNU, adding that South Africans are united under the …

Zeija Meets UJOA Leadership on Collaboration and Welfare Africa-Press – Uganda. The Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, met with members of the Executive of the Uganda Judicial Officers Association (UJOA) at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala to discuss leadership, staff welfare, and strategies for strengthening collaboration between the Judiciary administration and judicial officers. During the meeting, Justice Zeija commended …

Paymentology and Chikwama Pay Launch Africa’S First Neobank Africa-Press – Uganda. Global issuer-processor Paymentology has partnered with South Africa-based Chikwama Pay to launch what the two companies describe as Africa’s first WhatsApp-enabled neobank — a platform that lets users bank, borrow, save, insure, and transact entirely within WhatsApp, without downloading a separate application. The partnership targets …

Buganda Officials Inspect Land of Late Kabaka Mukasa Africa-Press – Uganda. A delegation of ministers from the Buganda Kingdom has conducted an official inspection of the land hosting the palace of Kabaka Mukasa at Lusiiti in Busaabala, Kyaddondo. The visit was led by the Kingdom Minister of Heritage, Palaces, Tombs, Tourism and Security, Anthony Wamala, alongside the Kingdom Minister for …

What does an Option to Purchase Mean? By Fred Muwema Africa-Press – Uganda. The public discourse generated by the recent decision in Downtown Investments Limited Vs Muwema & Co Advocates, has caused more controversy than it has settled, especially with regard to the concept of Option to purchase (OTP). The controversy is borne out of the courts’ decision to acknowledge …

Zeija Meets PET Committee on Judiciary Performance Africa-Press – Uganda. The Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, met with members of the Performance Enhancement Tool (PET) Committee at the Court of Appeal, Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala on Thursday to review the PET assessment framework and ensure alignment with the core functions of the Judiciary. The meeting focused on strengthening the …