Saturday , 7 March 2026

SA will never forget role Jesse Jackson played: Ramaphosa – SABC News

SA will never forget role Jesse Jackson played Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has told mourners at the funeral service of civil rights leader in the US, Reverend Jesse Jackson, in Chicago, that South Africans will never forget the role Jackson played on the global stage. Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the late civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson, at a private funeral service in Chicago Illinois, in the US. …

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Demonstrators rally in London against US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Israel to attack Irans underground missile sites Sources SABC

Thousands of demonstrators have marched to the US embassy in London to protest against the US-Israeli bombing of Iran as the conflict enters its second week. The conflict has already spilled beyond Iran’s borders. Tehran has hit Israel and Gulf Arab states hosting US military installations, and Israel has launched fresh attacks in Lebanon after the Iran-aligned militia Hezbollah fired …

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NPA requests records of all previous dockets against Brown Mogotsi

Mogotsi apologises for failing to appear before commission on Monday

The The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the North West has requested all police dockets be sent to them that are related to previous charges against local businessman, Brown Mogotsi. This follows Mogotsi’s recent appearance before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating his alleged role as a fixer with possible links to law enforcement and political figures. The Madlanga Commission of …

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Obama calls on Americans to emulate Rev Jesse Jackson – SABC News

Obama calls on Americans to eulate Rev Jesse Jackson

Former US President Barack Obama has used his eulogy of the late Rev Jesse Jackson to call on Americans to follow his example in confronting what he referred to as the current assault on the country’s democracy by those in power. Speaking at Chicago’s House of Hope memorial service for the late civil rights leader, Obama pointed to a country …

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Obama calls on Americans to eulate Rev Jesse Jackson – SABC News

Obama calls on Americans to eulate Rev Jesse Jackson

Former US President Barack Obama has used his eulogy of the late Rev Jesse Jackson to call on Americans to follow his example in confronting what he referred to as the current assault on the country’s democracy by those in power. Speaking at Chicago’s House of Hope memorial service for the late civil rights leader, Obama pointed to a country …

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Firefighters battle blaze in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay

Nine Taxis Destroyed in Early Morning Fire at Nyanga Taxi

Firefighters are battling to contain a fire which broke out in Imizamo Yethu informal settlement in Hout Bay, Cape Town. The extent of the damage is unclear at this stage and emergency services are on the scene. Cape Town Fire and Rescue Spokesperson, Jermaine Carelse, says, “The first arriving officer requested additional resources, including an incident management team type four. …

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SADC officials urged to address trade and food security pressures

SADC officials urged to address trade and food security pressures

Deputy Director-General for the African Branch at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Tebogo Seokolo, has urged senior officials from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to confront uncomfortable realities surrounding trade, food security and geopolitics. Opening remarks of the SADC Committee of Senior Officials in Pretoria ahead of the 12–13 March Council of Ministers meeting. This year’s …

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LIVE: Funeral Service of Reverend Jesse Jackson

LIVE Funeral Service of Reverend Jesse Jackson

The funeral service of US civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson is currently underway in Chicago. Livestream| Funeral service of Rev Jesse Jackson: www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-funeral-service-of-reverend-jesse-jackson/

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N Cape govt to assist families of five men still underground

Ekapa mine accused of using liquidation to evade responsibility

Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul has announced that the provincial government will step in to assist the affected families of the five men who are still underground Ekapa Minerals with funds to help them buy essentials, whilst waiting for their loved ones to be recovered. Northern Cape premier, Dr Zamani Saul has described the provisional liquidation of Ekapa Minerals as …

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Flash floods in Nairobi kill 23, disrupt flights at major airport – SABC News

Flash floods in Nairobi kill 23 disrupt flights at major

Aid workers pulled bodies from floodwaters across Nairobi on Saturday after flash floods that began overnight killed at least 23 people, swept away dozens of cars and disrupted flights at East Africa’s biggest airport, authorities said. Kenyan President William Ruto said he had deployed a team of emergency responders, including soldiers, to coordinate rescue efforts, while offering condolences to the …

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Siviwe Gwarube concerned as fewer learners choose Maths and Science

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube speaking at an event.

Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, says she is concerned about the uptake of Mathematics and Science participation at schools. Ahead of International Women’s Day, Gwarube was taking part in a panel discussion with Accountancy bodies on how to grow the number of girls taking up accountancy.   Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube in conversation with accounting bodies on how to …

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Resilience amidst Makerere’s Institutional crisis

Resilience amidst Makereres Institutional crisis

Robert Opwanya (L), Sarah (best female student) and Robert’s brother after graduation at Makerere. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than half of the students who enroll in postgraduate programs at Makerere University, the “Journey to Freedom Square” ends not in the triumph of a graduation gown, but in a long, grueling stalemate. Despite the prestige of Uganda’s premier …

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