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Soweto residents march to Mayor’s office as SANCO Highlights issues
By Neelam Rahim A more sustainable and consistent electricity supply was top of the agenda for Soweto residents as...
Possible end to Covid-19 restrictions in SA
By Neelam Rahim Could we see the stop wearing masks in South Africa soon? The jury’s still out, but speculation is...
First Group of International Pilgrims Arrive in Medina, Saudi Arabia
Faizel Patel – 09/12/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) The first group of Umrah pilgrims from abroad have arrived in the blessed city of Madinah amid precautionary measures and health protocols to prevent the spread of coronavirus. About 135 visitors from Indonesia...
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[LISTEN] The Africa Report with Stephanie Wolters Featuring the DRC, Ethiopia & Burundi
Faizel Patel – 08/12/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) Senior researcher at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) Stephanie Wolters says the split between President Félix Tshisekedi and his predecessor Joseph Kabila is no surprise as the coalition between the duo has...
Nigeria Governor faces Criticism over Domestic Abuse Reconciliation
Nigerians are outraged that the Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom, had reconciled a woman with her husband whom she had accused of physically abusing her. They say the woman, Ifeayinwa Angbo, was reconciled with her partner under duress. The BBC reports that Angbo...
WHO: Coronavirus Immune Barrier Vaccines “still far off”
Dr Margaret Harris, a World Health Organization official, says that only public health measures, not vaccines, can prevent a new surge of COVID-19 cases. This is as the United Kingdom administers the first vaccines. Reuters reports that responding to a question at a...
Zuma Arms Deal Trial Postponed to February 2021
Faizel Patel – 08/12/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) Former President’s Jacob Zuma Arms Deal trial has been postponed to 23 February 2021. Judge Nompulelo Radebe granted the consent order in the Pietermaritzburg high court on Tuesday. Zuma and a representative from...
KZN MEC Urged to take Action after Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza Announces Locust Outbreak in SA
Faizel Patel – 08/12/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) The Inkatha Freedom Party in KwaZulu-Natal has urged KZN Agriculture MEC Bongi Sithole-Moloi, to inform the public of the measures in place to protect crops in the province, should a locust outbreak pose a threat to...
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[LISTEN] Public Protector Dealt Decisive Blow in Court over Gordhan ‘Rogue Unit’ Report
Faizel Patel – 08/12/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse’s (Outa) head of legal affairs, Stefanie Fick says the Gauteng High Court has affirmed that the issue surrounding the so-called SARS “rogue unit” was out of proportion and untrue....
New Zealand Masjid Attack Inquiry Finds Failures Ahead of the Massacre
Faizel Patel – 08/12/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) An inquiry into the New Zealand Masaajid attack has found a series of failures concluding the tragedy was unpreventable. BBC and the New Zealand Herald reports the inquiry was launched after white supremacist...
Somalia Ends Visas on Arrival for Kenyans in Diplomatic Row
Somalia's immigration and citizenship authority now requires Kenyan nationals travelling to the country to obtain visas prior to arrival. Meanwhile, diplomatic passport holders must obtain approval from Somalia's Foreign Affairs Ministry. Africa News reports that the...