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South Africa: Ramaphosa's Cabinet Not Helpful to Youth Issues - Lamola
African National Congress national executive committee member and former ANC Youth League deputy president Ronald Lamola says an increasingly youthful country cannot continue to be served by leaders who are not able to relate to their challenges. He was speaking to journalists in Centurion, where he delivered a lecture on the issue of land and expropriation without compensation.
Zimbabwe: Zim's Mnangagwa in DRC... Says 'President Kabila Is a Brother to Me'
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reportedly briefed his Democratic Republic of Congo counterpart Joseph Kabila on the transition that led to the end of former president Robert Mugabe's rule last year. Mnangagwa came into power in November following a military intervention that forced Mugabe to step down. According to the state-owned Herald newspaper, Mnangagwa held a closed-door meeting in Kinshasa with Kabila. He told journalists soon after the meeting that: "I feel home away from home.
South Africa: Van Der Westhuizen to Ref Bulls V Lions Derby
South Africa's Marius van der Westhuizen will referee Saturday's Super Rugby derby between the Bulls and Lions at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria (17:15 kick-off). Van der Westhuizen will be assisted by compatriots Rasta Rasivhenge and Stephan Geldenhuys, with Christie du Preez the television match official (TMO). The earlier match between the Sharks and Waratahs at Kings Park in Durban (15:05) will be refereed by South Africa's Jaco Peyper .
South Africa: Retired Principal's Pension Shock Behind Cape School Shutdown
A retired school principal, who realised that her pension would not be enough to support her, has apparently caused a shutdown at a school in Nyanga, Cape Town as she lobbied for the right to continue working until she improved her financial situation. ANC ward councillor Khaya Yozi said the former principal of Mvula Primary School in Nyanga, Florence Dlamsha, discovered when she retired that she only had five years' worth of government pension savings.
South Africa: Woman Assaulted Outside Luthuli House Gets New Home Thanks to Crowdfunding Campaign
A crowdfunding campaign has paid for a new home for the woman who was photographed while being kicked and assaulted during a Black First Land First (BLF) "Hands off Zuma" protest outside Luthuli House. Fifty-five-year-old Olivia Mokete of Orange Farm, was at the protest on February 5 to petition the council for water and electricity in her region, when she was mistaken for a BLF supporter and assaulted. A photograph, which went viral on social media, showed her wincing in pain as a man kicked her.
South Africa: Equality Court Asked to Declare 'Gratuitous' Displays of Old SA Flag As Hatespeech
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has approached the Equality Court with an application to declare gratuitous and unwarranted displays of the old South African flag as hate speech. The foundation, in its application, said the old flag of the apartheid era constituted hate speech, unfair discrimination and harassment based on race. The foundation's Lunga Nene said the decision came after years "of watching public displays of the old flag and hoping such behaviour would stop".
South Africa: Faf Returns for Biggest Battle of the Summer
Proteas Test captain Faf du Plessis returns to lead the squad for the first Test against Australia starting at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday. He has recovered from the finger injury that sidelined him for the limited-overs series against India. His return is a welcome boost to the injury-free list, with AB de Villiers and Quinton de Kock also making full recoveries ahead of the match. Temba Bavuma has not recovered satisfactorily from the hand fracture, and is not available for selection.
South Africa: Zapiro 'Really Sad' As Sunday Times Contract Comes to an End
Well-known cartoonist Jonathan "Zapiro" Shapiro's contract with the Sunday Times has been terminated and his long stint at the newspaper is coming to an end soon. Zapiro, whose cartoons about Lady Justice and former president Jacob Zuma garnered controversy, worked for the Sunday Times for two decades. He said the termination of his contract with the newspaper was something he wasn't familiar with. "This is a bit of a shock...
South Africa: Concourt Reserves Judgment in NPA Boss Saga
Photo: GCIS National Prosecuting Authority head Shaun Abrahams. The Constitutional Court on Wednesday reserved judgment in the matter involving former National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Mxolisi Nxasana and incumbent head, Shaun Abrahams, whose future hangs in the balance. Legal heavyweights stated their arguments in front of eight justices, which included Justice Chris Jafta, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, Justice Azhar Cachalia and Justice Sisi Khampepe.
South Africa: Farming Must Continue 'Uninterrupted' - Malema
Photo: SABC News/Twitter EFF leader Julius Malema during the land expropriation debate As the debate over expropriation without compensation continues, EFF leader Julius Malema said on Wednesday that farmers should continue to work their land "uninterrupted, but that those parts that are lying idle must be redistributed by the state". Malema also emphasised that there was no turning back on their call for the state to own all the land in the country.
South Africa: Sixth Suspect to Appear in Court for Ngcobo Police Shooting
A sixth person is expected to appear in the Ngcobo Magistrate's Court on Thursday in connection with the killing of five police officers and a soldier in Ngcobo in the Eastern Cape. The man was arrested on Tuesday night at the controversial Seven Angels Ministry, Eastern Cape Hawks spokesperson Captain Anelisa Feni told News24. "He was found in possession of an unlawful firearm. It was one of the firearms that were stolen from the police station where the officers were killed," Feni alleged.
South Africa: Malema - DA Is the 'Enemy of the People' for Not Supporting Land Expropriation Motion
Photo: SABC News/Twitter EFF leader Julius Malema during the land expropriation debate While the DA can still rely on the EFF's support to continue governing the Joburg and Tshwane Metros, EFF leader Julius Malema is determined to "punish" the party in Nelson Mandela Bay for rejecting its motion to allow a Constitutional review on land expropriation without compensation.
South Africa: What You Need to Know about Land Expropriation Without Compensation
analysis Land expropriation without compensation is not a done deal. For now, the ball is in the court of Parliament's Constitutional Review Committee, which will consider whether to amend the Constitution to allow expropriation of land without compensation and how it will be done. This, after the National Assembly adopted EFF leader Julius Malema's motion in this regard on Tuesday.
South Africa: Anderson Sets Up Battle With Chung
South Africa's Kevin Anderson has reached the quarter-finals of the Mexican Open in Acapulco after defeating Frenchman Adrian Mannarino on Thursday. Anderson, the world No 8, won in straight-sets - 6-3, 6-4 - to set up a meeting with rising star Hyeon Chung from South Korea. Earlier in the week, Anderson won his first-round match against Moldova's Radu Albot, also in straight-sets - 6-4, 6-3.
South Africa: Hawks Raid Home of President's Keepers Author Jacques Pauw
Hawks officers on Wednesday afternoon raided the home of author Jacques Pauw. Pauw's lawyer Willem de Klerk confirmed to News24 that the Hawks obtained a search and seizure warrant to conduct searches at the author's home in Riebeek-Kasteel in the Western Cape. "I can confirm that there is a legitimate warrant for search and seizure against Pauw. The warrant relates to supposed secret documents in the possession of the author.
Kenya: Environment CS Sets Up Taskforce to Review Forestry Management
By Jeremiah WakayaNairobi — Environment and Forestry Cabinet Secretary, Keriako Tobiko, has gazetted a 10 member multi-sectoral taskforce to review forestry management in the country. The team gazetted Monday will be headed by the Green Belt Movement Chairperson, Marion Wakanyi Kamau.
Zimbabwe: International Cricket Council Tips Raza to Shine
Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza has been tipped by the International Cricket Council as one of the 10 players, drawn from as many countries, who could shine at the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier which gets underway in Bulawayo and Harare on Sunday. The high-stakes battle will see only two nations making it to the ICC Cricket World Cup in England and Wales next year. "The stakes are high at the Qualifier in Zimbabwe, and the tournament is wide open.
Uganda: Bad Road Hindering Cross-Border Trade
By Robert AtikuThe delay to upgrade Maracha-DR Congo road that was last graded about 17 years ago is hindering the cross-border trade. During rainy seasons, the 38.5 kilometre road becomes impassable and passengers spend nights with their perishable goods hence make loses. Besides being narrow and bushy, the road also has many potholes and becomes very dusty during the dry season. Efforts by residents to task the district leadership to upgrade the road have yielded no fruit.
Zimbabwe: First 100 Days in Office, Much More Work to Do for Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has described his first 100 days in office as a success though he acknowledged that much more needs to be done to revive the country's ailing economy. Writing on his Twitter account, Mnangagwa said although his government tried its best, a lot needed to be done in the country. "As we approach 100 days, here are just some of the things we have done in the fight against corruption. There is much more work to do but we are on the right path," wrote the President.
Kenya: Golf to Be Introduced to Public Schools - President Kenyatta
Nairobi — President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged the Ministries of Sports, Education and Interior to finalise the development of a curriculum that will see golf introduced to public schools. The President was speaking on Tuesday at State House when handed over the national flag to the Junior Golf Foundation team that will represent the country at the All Africa Junior Golf Challenge in Morocco.
South Africa: NPA 'Hindered' Prosecution of State Capture Suspects - Hawks
The Hawks had a docket on the Gupta's Estina-scam ready by November. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) only gave them the go ahead to make arrests in February. By this time, the fugitive Ajay Gupta was out of the country. Acting Hawks head Yolisa Matakata told the portfolio committee on police on Wednesday that the NPA did not "hinder the investigation [into state capture], but they're hindering the progress of taking the matter to court". MPs across party lines were unhappy about this.
South Africa: Negotiating the Transition From Corruption to Integrity - Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
analysis By Paul HoffmanThe fundamental question for SA voters is: Has the ANC become so inherently corrupt and compromised an organisation as to be incapable of self-correcting?
Kenya: Edinah Kemunto to Be Charged Anew Over Baby Theft at KNH
By Maureen KakahThe woman arrested last week for allegedly stealing a three-week-old twin boy at the national referral hospital will be charged afresh on Friday. This is after a Nairobi court allowed a request by lawyer James Mwangi, who on Tuesday offered to represent Ms Edinah Kemunto Mabuka in on a pro bono basis. FRESH PLEA During the Tuesday session, Ms Mabuka had told court that she was ready to take plea without representation.
Nigeria: Two Nigerian Journalists Charged With Cybercrime
Lomé — Nigerian authorities should immediately drop plans to charge Timothy and Daniel Elombah, editor and chief executive respectively, of the independent Elombah news website, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. A federal court in Abuja is scheduled to arraign the brothers on cybercrime and terrorism-related offenses on March 1, their lawyer Obunike Ohaegbu told CPJ.
Kenya: MPs Warn CSs Over House Committee Meetings
By David MwereMPs have warned Cabinet Secretaries who fail to honour invitations to appear before committees of parliament that they risk severe actions among them censure motions. This comes as Lands CS Ms Faridah Karoney failed to appear before the Lands committee of the National Assembly instead opting to send the ministry's Chief Administrative Secretary Mr Gideon Mung'aro, a move that angered the committee members.
South Africa: Sangoma Appears in Court for Mpumalanga Kidnapping, Murder, of 2 Children
A traditional healer has appeared in the Witbank Magistrate's Court in connection with the murder and kidnapping of two children, one with albinism, Mpumalanga police said on Tuesday. Provincial spokesperson Monica Nyuswa said that after Thokozani Msibi, 32, appeared in court on Monday, the case was postponed to March 6 for a formal bail application. "Three men stand accused but only one man appeared in court today. The accused are all Swazi nationals.
Uganda: SC Villa, KCCA Itching to Dethrone Leaders Vipers
By Andrew MwanguhyaKampala — SC Villa have their minds set on regaining the Azam Uganda Premier League (AUPL) summit but they will have to be more efficient than they were in the 1-0 defeat to KCCA in the Jogoos last outing. The record 16-time league champions take on Paul Nkata's URA at Masaka Recreation Ground hoping to upstage leaders Vipers, who are not in action until Friday when they face Maroons at Luzira. Vipers lead standings on 35 points, while Villa are second on 33 and KCCA 32.
Uganda: Former MP Kipoi Turns Witch Doctor, Arrested
By Isaac MufumbaFormer Bubulo West Member of Parliament, Mr Tony Nsubuga Kipoi, is set to appear at Broadhurst Court in the Botswana's capital, Gaborone, today for mention of a case in which he is charged with four counts of obtaining money by false pretense.
Kenya: President Kenyatta Hands Over National Flag to Junior Golf Team
press release President Uhuru Kenyatta today at State House, Nairobi, handed over the national flag to the Junior Golf Foundation team that will represent the country at the All Africa Junior Golf Challenge in Morocco. President Kenyatta congratulated the team and wished them success as they prepare to travel to Morocco for the tournament which runs from 3rd to 10th March. "As you go abroad with my blessings and my best wishes, express yourselves.
South Africa: Modack to Hear Bail Decision in Cape Town Extortion Case
Suspected underworld kingpin Nafiz Modack and his four co-accused are expected to hear on Wednesday if the Cape Town Magistrate's Court has granted them bail. If Modack is granted bail, it will be the third recent case in which he has successfully applied for bail and it means that he could be released from custody after being behind bars for more than three months.
Kenya Capable of Reclaiming WRC Safari, Says Todt
By Ayumba AyodiKenya is capable of driving the Safari Rally back onto the World Rally Championship, International Automobile Federation (FIA) President Jean Todt has said. But the most powerful man of global motorsport added that Kenyan organisers must meet all the requirements set by the FIA for the return of the classic onto the global roster for the first time since 2002. The Safari Rally was struck out of the global circuit due to a combination of safety and sponsorship concerns.
Uganda: Club Guvnor Murder - Suspect's Wife to Testify
By Betty NdagireKampala — High Court in Kampala has heard that the wife to the key suspect in the murder of Club Guvnor patron will on March 14 defend her husband via an audio-visual link. The key suspect Ivan Kamyuka is charged with the murder of John Ahimbisbwe aka Jonnie. Prosecution states that Kamyuka on August 2, 2015 murdered Jonnie at Guvnor Club on First Street in Industrial Area, Kampala. The trial is presided over by Justice Wilson Kwesiga.
South Africa: Caster Overwhelmed By Laureus Honour
Whether she wins or not, South Africa's Caster Semenya is already overwhelmed at being nominated for the Sportswoman of the Year at Tuesday night's Laureus World Sports Awards in Monaco. Semenya, who won gold in the 800m at the Rio Olympics in 2016, is up against five other strong contenders in the category. Six-time Olympic gold medallist Allyson Felix, swimmer Katie Ledecky, tennis star Garbine Muguruza, skiing sensation Mikaela Shiffrin and Serena Williams stand in Semenya's way.
Zimbabwe: Grace Mugabe's 'Fake' Phd - University Sends Vice Chancellor On Forced Leave
Photo: The Herald University of Zimbabwe Vice Chancellor Professor Levi Nyagura (file photo). The University of Zimbabwe has sent its vice chancellor on indefinite forced leave after he was arrested on charges of abuse of office over Grace Mugabe's PhD. The university council took the decision to suspend Levi Nyagura after several hours of "very heated debate" said the state-controlled Herald newspaper on Wednesday.
Kenya: Border Posts Tipped to Reduce Barriers to Trade
By Kennedy KimanthiClearance at Kenya's borders with its neighbours will be eased with the operationalisation of five modern one-stop border posts. Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia said this is in line with the government's commitment to the improvement of regional transport infrastructure, which remains a key priority to all East Africa Community states. It will also help deepen policy integration and reduce barriers to trade in the region.
Nigeria: Govt Unveils $10 Bn Private Sector Investment Initiative for N-Delta
By Chris OchayiAbuja — The Federal Government yesterday, received a $10 billion private sector investment proposal aimed at fast-tracking the development of infrastructure and social wellbeing of the people of the Niger Delta region.
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