Rwanda has signalled that it could withdraw its troops from Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, where they are helping to counter deadly insurgent attacks, if the mission was no longer backed by sufficient and predictable external funding. The deployment in 2021, at Mozambique’s request, has helped to stabilise areas previously overrun by an Islamic-linked insurgency, Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo said …
Read More »Adams mentors boys to combat gangsterism, crime in Gauteng
Gauteng Legislature’s acting Chairperson of Committees, Dulton Adams, has held a series of mentorship sessions for young boys aimed at addressing the growing crisis of youngsters being lured into gangsterism, drugs and violent crimes in historically coloured communities. The sessions were held in various areas, including Riverlea, Noordgesig, Westbury, Reiger Park, and Eldorado Park in Johannesburg. There’s been an emerging …
Read More »DA slams ANC over eThekwini water crisis
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal has lambasted the African National Congress (ANC) in the eThekwini Municipality for failing to resolve the water crisis in the region despite President Cyril Ramaphosa’s intervention, last month. The DA has set its target on winning key municipalities such as Umhlathuze and eThekwini in the upcoming local government elections. The party announced Umhlathuze Deputy …
Read More »UN condemns US political leaders over racist hate speech
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination says racist hate speech by United States political leaders, including President Donald Trump, has sparked human rights violations in the country. The Committee is made up of independent experts that monitor implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination by its States parties, which include …
Read More »Stormers dominate Bulls 32-19 in URC clash at Loftus
The Stormers came out on top in South Africa’s traditional North- South derby beating the Bulls 32-19 in a United Rugby Championship encounter, in Pretoria. In a scrappy first half, the Bulls got the scoreboard rolling after a penalty try in their favour. The Stormers came back however and had a slight 10-7 lead at halftime after scoring a try …
Read More »Guterres condemns US–Israel war on Iran, urges end to fighting
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the United States-Israel war on Iran, which is now in its third week. The war was initiated by coordinated US and Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure and leadership, including the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the first day. Strikes target multiple countries, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, overnight with …
Read More »Family, friends gather to pay their respects to Soli Philander – SABC News
The late iconic South African comedian and actor, Soli Philander has been described as a father figure to many. Family and friends paid tribute to Philander at his funeral service at the New Apostolic Church in Athlone, Cape Town. He died last week at the age of 65. Philander was renowned for his work in TV, radio and theatre over …
Read More »Pastor Ssenyonga Lawyers Running Out Of Ideas For Delaying Tactics In Kayanja Case
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Read More »One dead, 3 wounded in two separate Cape Flats shootings
One person has been shot and killed and three others wounded in two separate shooting incidents on the Cape Flats. In the first incident a 35-year-old man was shot and killed at his house in Eureka Estate in Elsies River on Friday night. Police say the man reportedly returned from mosque when he was called outside by an unknown man …
Read More »India seeks passage for more vessels stranded around Strait of Hormuz – SABC News
India has sought safe passage for 22 of its vessels stranded west of the Strait of Hormuz, a foreign affairs ministry spokesperson said on Saturday, after Iran allowed a few Indian ships to sail through, in a rare exception to the blockade. Randhir Jaiswal told a press conference that India has stayed in touch with all major parties in the Middle East – including …
Read More »US investigates 60 nations over labour practices in supply chains
The United States of America Trade Representative‘s office announced this week it is investigating 60 of its major trading partners. The probe will determine if these nations are doing enough to block products made with forced labour from entering US market. The announcement has raised the prospect of new tariffs or trade restrictions on the targeted countries. In a statement, …
Read More »SALGA criticises Eskom move to cut power to 14 municipalities
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has warned that Eskom‘s plans to interrupt power supply to indebted municipalities will cause instability. Eskom has vowed to cut off power supply to 14 municipalities across the country in an effort to recoup over R100m owed to it. In line with the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Eskom is in the …
Read More »Westwood, Niemann deadlocked at LIV Singapore
Englishman Lee Westwood will start Sunday’s final round of LIV Golf Singapore tied for the lead at 10-under-par alongside Torque GC captain, Joaquin Niemann. With a victory, 52-year-old Westwood, who has 44 professional wins across 20 countries, could become the oldest player to win a LIV Golf individual title. He carded a three-under 68 in challenging conditions. Niemann, who has …
Read More »Four killed in Russian air attack on Ukraine
Russia hammered Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, killing at least four people and causing damage across five regions of the country, officials said on Saturday. The main target was energy infrastructure in the Kyiv region, said President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, adding that residential buildings, schools, and businesses were also damaged. He said the Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro and Mykolaiv regions were …
Read More »Bobi Wine Announces Exit from Uganda, Appoints Lina Zedriga Acting NUP President
By Kabuye Ronald Opposition leader and former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has announced that he is temporarily leaving Uganda to carry out what he described as “important work” with international allies. In a brief video message shared Saturday, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP) said his departure would be short-term and aimed at …
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