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South Africa: Bonang Found a Lost Phone and This Is How It All Played Out
Cape Town — Local TV personality Bonang Matheba returned a lost phone to its owner, and we need more people like Queen B in the world. Bonang tweeted on Saturday that she had found a cellphone in the ladies restroom in Sandton City. She also shared a photo of the wallpaper, and asked that the owner DM her to arrange for the phone to be returned.
South Africa: Mpumalanga Mother Accused of Killing Four Children to Apply for Bail
A Mpumalanga woman accused of killing her four children will have to wait yet another week before she can apply to be released on bail after her application was postponed in the Witbank District Court on Monday. Zemhle Zinhle Maditla faces four counts of murder. She allegedly attempted to take her own life and she has since been discharged from hospital.
South Africa: Furore Over R20m for Mandela, Tambo Statues in Ethekwini
Social media users have questioned whether about R20m set aside for two statues by the eThekwini municipality could have been better spent on pressing service delivery issues. This followed an eNCA report on Monday that the municipality had awarded a tender of more than R20m to sculptor Lungelo Gumede for statues of late struggle stalwarts Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo, to be unveiled later this year.
South Africa: Mkhize Sends Condolences to Mayor Following Death of 2 Children in Car Accident
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Zweli Mkhize has extended his heartfelt condolences to the mayor of OR Tambo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape after she tragically lost her two sons in a car accident over the weekend. According to News24, Nomakhosazana Meth's two boys died just hours after receiving the news that they had passed matric.
South Africa: Booze, Drugs and Perlemoen - More Than 120 Arrested Over Weekend in Cape Town
Booze on the beach, drugs in dens, and poachers with perlemoen - it was a busy weekend in Cape Town for law enforcement officials. City of Cape Town law enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dyason said they had wrapped up a busy week as the school holidays come to an end, writing up 2 376 fines and arresting 11 people. "Liquor transgressions on the beaches, which once again stood out as a major problem, resulted in 2 927 units of alcohol being confiscated.
South Africa: Irish Embassy Still Looking for Missing Citizen Who Was Supposed to Arrive in Joburg
The Irish embassy in South Africa on Monday said it was still trying to determine if one of its citizens had arrived in Johannesburg, after he was reported missing. It is believed that Stanley Currie boarded a Johannesburg-bound flight on December 28 from Ireland, but he hasn't been heard from since December 30. The embassy's Paul Evans told News24 that officials had been made aware of the situation, and were looking into it.
South Africa: Olympic Hero to Tackle Dusi Challenge Again
Pietermaritzburg — Olympic swimmer Terence Parkin has confirmed that he will be ending a gruelling 12-day 1120km multi-sport journey with the three day Dusi Canoe Marathon from February 14 to 16. The deaf Olympic medallist covered 960km in a similar feature last year, and plans to extend it in 2019 as part of his drive to raise awareness of water safety through the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation.
South Africa: ANC Is Only Organisation Committed to Improving People's Lives - Ramaphosa
The ANC is the only organisation in the country committed to improving the lives of the people, party president Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday. Ramaphosa was speaking to residents of the Masinenge informal settlement in Marburg, on the lower south coast of KwaZulu-Natal. The ANC's national executive committee (NEC) was deployed on Monday across the province, ahead of the party's January 8 Statement celebrations and its manifesto launch rally at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday.
South Africa: Gibson's Message On Pitch Criticism - Toughen Up!
Cape Town — Suck it up, roll up your sleeves and be prepared to fight for your Test match runs. That is effectively Proteas coach Ottis Gibson's response to criticism that has been directed at the state of South African Test wickets over the last 12 months. Test cricket, Gibson says, has never been easy and batsmen have been taking shots to the body for decades on all sorts of surfaces.
South Africa: Dros Rape Case - Accused Back in Court On Wednesday
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed to News24 that the accused in the Dros rape case will return to the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Wednesday. The court is expected to confirm that there is space for him at the Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital, and that there is an order for him to be admitted for mental evaluation.
South Africa: 'Do the Right Thing' and Cancel Zuma Legal Fees Deal - Maimane Asks Ramaphosa
DA leader Mmusi Maimane has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa requesting him to do "the right thing" and cancel a deal in terms of which the Presidency agreed to foot the legal bill of his predecessor, Jacob Zuma.
South Africa: Firefighters Monitor Cape Blaze That Led to Holiday Resort Evacuation
Cape Town firefighters were on Monday keeping an eye on a fire which spread from Betty's Bay and forced the evacuation of holidaymakers at Kogel Bay Resort. An extensive area of vegetation caught alight along the R44 in the Kogel Bay area on Sunday morning, spreading from Betty's Bay on the upper slopes of the mountain, said City Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Theo Layne. He said the resort was evacuated to ensure the safety of those who were camping at the site.
South Africa: ANC Engages With KZN Communities in Run Up to Its 107th Anniversary Celebrations
The ANC kicks off its 107th anniversary celebrations on Monday with members of the national executive committee (NEC) engaging with various communities in 11 regions of KwaZulu-Natal. Party president Cyril Ramaphosa will be in the lower South Coast region where he will conduct door-to-door engagements at the Masinenge informal settlement and Merlewood, Ward 17. Ramaphosa is also expected to attend a community meeting at Marburg Secondary School and visit the Port Shepstone taxi rank.
South Africa: Sasco Vows to Continue Protesting Until Unisa Meets Its Demands
South African Student Congress (Sasco) members, who are demanding that the University of SA (Unisa) responds to a range of their grievances, have vowed to continue with their action at the institution's Sunnyside campus in Pretoria on Monday. The Sasco members' demands include issues pertaining to National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funding.
South Africa: Faf - Rise of T20 Cricket Responsible for Shorter Tests
Cape Town — Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur's comments after day two of the second Test against the Proteas at Newlands certainly ruffled some feathers. Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis had just carved out a superb century, but Arthur used his post-day press briefing to slam the uneven bounce of the Newlands wicket, saying it was not good enough for Test cricket. It was another example of pitches in South Africa having come under the spotlight in the last 12 months.
South Africa: Time for in-Form Bavuma to Move Up Proteas Order?
Cape Town — Proteas captain Faf du Plessis believes that Temba Bavuma is one of South Africa's best batters, particularly when there is movement in the air and off the surface. Batting in South Africa over the last 12 months has not been an easy task with seam-friendly wickets contributing to low scores and Test matches that are over well before the fifth and final day.
South Africa: Overstrand Fire - R44 to Remain Closed Overnight
The R44 between Gordon's Bay and Rooi Els will remain closed overnight as a fire that has blazed in the Betty's Bay area since New Year's Day spread to Koggelsbaai. Western Cape traffic chief Kenny Africa said Clarence Drive on the R44 will remain closed through the night and will only reopen at 09:00 on Monday. This after the Overstrand fire that started in Betty's Bay spread to the Koggelbaai area on Sunday morning. Earlier on Sunday, holidaymakers at the Koggelsbaai Resort were evacuated.
South Africa: Congestion On SA Roads As Holiday Makers Head Home
Traffic officials are out in full force on the country's roads as holidaymakers make their way back to their homes. The country's national roads and toll gates are experiencing high traffic volumes. In Limpopo along the N1 south to Gauteng, the Kranskop toll plaza outside Modimolle has recorded 1874 vehicles passing through on Sunday between 11:00 and noon.
South Africa: Alleged Mpumalanga Police Killer Nabbed
A 31-year-old alleged police killer has been arrested and is expected to appear in court on charges of murder, armed robbery and possession of an unlicensed firearm. The arrest follows the double murder of Sergeant Thembisile Ndlovu and her husband Jabulani Khoza on December 1 in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. "The couple [was awoken] by a disruption inside the house and upon inspection, they were fired upon by three suspects," said Hawks spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi.
South Africa: Man Accused of Starting Deadly Overstrand Fire Expected to Appear in Court
The man accused of starting a devastating blaze that ripped through the Overstrand area in the Western Cape last week, is expected to appear in the Caledon Magistrate's Court on Monday. The 34-year-old is facing a charge of contravention of the Nature Conservation Act. The fires have affected areas close to Betty's Bay, Pringle Bay, Hangklip and Rooi Els. One person has been reported dead.
South Africa: SACP Will Not Contest Elections Outside of the Tripartite Alliance
The South African Communist Party (SACP) said that it will be supporting the African National Congress (ANC) to win the coming elections, on condition that the ANC runs a pro-poor agenda. The SACP said that it is pleased so far with efforts by the ANC to try re-build itself, but cautioned it that those efforts should also be placed to reconfiguring the tripartite alliance.
South Africa: Man Left Critical After Hijacking in Joburg
A man was left in a critical condition after being shot during a hijacking in Johannesburg, paramedics said. The man was shot on the corner of 1st Avenue and 5th Street in Maraisburg, west of Johannesburg on Saturday night, ER24 spokesperson Ross Campbell said. According to Campbell, ER24 paramedics arrived at the scene just after 21:00. They found the man, believed to be in his thirties, lying on the pavement. He was in a critical condition with a gunshot wound to the leg.
South Africa: Boy, 3, Kidnapped From Port Elizabeth Beach Found
The toddler who was allegedly kidnapped from a Port Elizabeth beach has been found, unharmed. The alleged abductor was found with the baby in a shack in Victoria Park Drive and has been arrested. She is expected to appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's court on Monday. "The investigating officer received several calls from the public about possible sightings of the suspect and the child...
South Africa: 2 Brothers Die in Car Crash After Receiving Their Matric Results
Two sons of OR Tambo district municipality mayor Nomakhosazana Meth have died in a car crash in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, the municipality has said. The municipality has sent its condolences to the family of its first citizen, saying it learnt the news with great shock and sadness. According to a statement by the municipality, the mayor's sons died on Friday night or the early hours of Saturday morning.
Senegal: Pinnick Off to Dakar As CAF Set to Announce New Afcon Hosts
African football ruling body, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to announce the new host of the 2019 African Cup of Nations after its executive committee meeting scheduled for Dakar, Senegal today. Morocco, Egypt and South Africa are the front-runners to host the competition, which was originally scheduled to hold in Cameroon.
South Africa: 11 Dead, 5 Critically Injured in a Taxi Crash in Free State
11 people have died while five others were critically injured, after the taxi they were travelling in collided head-on with a truck in Villiers in the Free State. Police said that the deceased were declared dead on the scene, and the surviving five passengers from the taxi were airlifted to hospitals in Alberton and Mafube. "Cases of culpable homicide have been registered in Villiers for further investigation", said police spokesperson Colonel Thandi Mbambo.
Nigeria: Soldiers, Police Lay Siege to Daily Trust Lagos Office
By Timileyin Omilana Hours after Maiduguri and Abuja offices of a Nigerian newspaper Daily Trust were shut by some armed military men, the Lagos Bureau Office of the newspaper Ltd has been taken over by a combination of armed military and police officers. According to a source at Daily Trust, a total of seven security operatives' vehicles at about 9 pm have been stationed within and outside the Lagos office premises of the media outfit situated at the Textile Labour House, Acme Road, Ikeja.
Nigeria: I Did Not Boo Buhari - Melaye
The senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye, has denied reports that he was among the federal lawmakers who booed President Muhammadu Buhari. Vanguard had reported that some federal lawmakers booed Buhari while he was presenting the 2019 national budget, passing uncomplimentary remarks on him on the occasion. But Melaye, still in police hospital in Abuja, denied being part of the lawmakers who booed the president.
Kenya: School Girls in Kenya Undergo Compulsory Tests for Pregnancy, Female Genital Mutilation
By Nita Bhalla Nairobi — Girls in western Kenya returning to school after the Christmas break are undergoing compulsory tests for female genital mutilation in a move to crackdown against the illegal and harmful practice, a senior government official said on Friday. They are also being tested to see if they are pregnant.
Congo-Kinshasa: Opinion - Catholic Church's Meddling in DRC Politics Reckless and Dangerous
opinion By Isaac Mugabi Results for last week's DR Congo presidential election are delayed -- another setback for the country's democracy. But pressure from the Catholic Church could incite violence and instability, writes DW's Isaac Mugabi. The first batch of results from last week's election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was finally expected Sunday, according to the country's electoral commission.
Uganda to Test Locally Made Vehicles Before End of 2019, Says Minister Tumwesigye
By Felix Ainebyoona Kamwenge — The minister of Science Technology and innovations Dr Elioda Tumwesigye has assured Ugandans that before end of 2019, Uganda will be having its own made solar powered buses plying on the roads of Kampala and Entebbe.
Uganda: Storm Destroys Kyambogo Varsity Exam Scripts
By Urn Kyambogo University art and design students are stranded following Friday evening's heavy rains that destroyed a showroom where their art and design pieces were kept awaiting marking. The showroom located near the university football field, had its roof carried off by the heavy winds. The rain then poured into the showroom, destroying the students' submitted art and design pieces.
South Africa: The ANC - the Story of a Liberation Movement That's Lost Its Lustre
analysis By Steven Friedman South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) celebrates its 107th birthday this year against a backdrop of an election campaign it's likely to win handily - but which is likely to mask its longer-term decline. January 8 is the day the ANC was founded. It observes it by issuing a statement compiled by its national executive committee which sets out its plans for the year.
Kenya: Solar Motorcycles Take On Nairobi Smog
Photo: Sophie Mbugua/DW Developers of Kenya's solar-powered e-cycle hope to begin mass production by early 2019. Nairobi's reliance on motorcycles is hindering efforts to reduce carbon emissions, as manufacturers struggle to adapt to clean energy technology. But a new solar-powered three-wheeler could help clean up the city's act. Kenya has a motorcycle problem.
Nigeria: Voices and Visions From the East
By Krydz Ikwuemesi This exhibition is the second of its kind to be organised by the National Gallery of Art (NGA) at its Enugu station. As its name implies, it comprises works of artists of diverse qualification and background living and working in the east. With over one hundred art pieces in assorted media, the exhibition is a composite statement on the quality of art produced in the east, with many art departments in almost all the higher institutions scattered across the region.
Nigeria: Benue Remembers 2018 'Crazy' Killings As Ortom, Ayu, Moro Launch PDP Campaigns
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Makurdi, Benue State capital, stood still last Monday when Governor Samuel Ortom and his Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, flagged off the campaigns ahead of the 2019 polls. The occasion, which commenced with a rousing welcome for the governor from Abuja at the Agan toll gate, was a sight to behold.
Nigeria: Diligence in Life and Ministry
By Dr. Francis Akin-John In today's post, I want us to take a look at this phrase "diligently seek" and see how diligen-ce is absolutely necessary to see any dream, vision, or calling come to pass. According to this verse, those who diligently seek God and His will are event-ually rewarded! The phrase "diligently seek" is a translation of the Greek word ekzeteo, a compound of ek and zeteo. The first part is the Greek word ek, which means out, and the second word is zeteo, which means to seek.
Nigeria: Overcoming 'Traffic Thieves' in City Centres
By Omiko AWA With the Yuletide over, cities across the country return to their old selves and security apparatuses set up by various state governments to make the celebration crime-free also relaxed. While this remains the case, commuters, including those returning to their various stations should not be carried away with the calmness so created, as traffic thieves could capitalise on the serene situation to carry out their evil.
Uganda: Over 700 Health Workers Get Scholarships
By Nobert Atukunda Kampala — The government has awarded scholarships to more than 700 health workers from across the country, particularly those from the hard- to- reach areas. Upon completion of the studies, the beneficiaries will be deployed in different parts of the country to help government improve health service delivery.
Nigeria: Addressing Emerging Challenges Critical to Determine Opec's Continued Relevance, Says Olawuyi
By Kingsley Jeremiah The Director of the Institute for Oil, Gas, Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development (OGEES Institute) at Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Prof. Damilola Sunday Olawuyi, is also the vice chair of the International Law Association, London; member of the World Commission on Environmental Law; and expert member of the International Law Association Committee on Sustainable Natural Resource Development where he represents Nigeria.
Somalia: Getting It Wrong Again - UN Diplomacy Is Failing Somalia
By Peter Kagwanja The world expects the United Nations to be as above suspicion as Caesar's wife. But a worryingly increasing number of United Nations senior officials being expelled from conflict-torn regions and the agency's offices shut by governments citing undiplomatic acts and meddling in the internal affairs of weak states are clear signs of failing diplomacy by the "Praetorian Guard" of global peace.
Nigeria: Whither Nigeria Football League?
By Patrick Omorodion Nigeria's football has never witnessed disorganisation in its entire life like it has done these past few weeks following the decision of the League Management Company (LMC), organisers of the Nigeria Football Professional League, NPFL not to conclude the 2018 season. And what Nigerians are seeing is the result of shifting the goalpost after the commencement of a football match. In essence, changing the rules of a competition after it has started.
Nigeria: We Are Too Poor to Take Care of Triplets, Father Begs for Help
Their birth was supposed to bring joy unspeakable, but the reverse was the case as the father of three, Abdul Rafiu Adeola-Adekanye, who was again blessed with triplets, has cried out for help in Okela Ikare-Akoko area of Ondo State. "These babies are truly gifts from God but we are too poor to cater for them. That's the truth. We have three babies already before their arrival", Adeola-Adekanye said.
Uganda: Twinoburyo Was Obsessed With Maths, Critical of NRM Leadership
By Alfred Tumushabe Stephen Twinoburyo's candle burned out on January 1 in Pretoria City, South Africa at a hospital where he was rushed after developing heart complications. He will be remembered for hard work ethic, pursuit of excellence and as a crusader for democratic and people-centred political governance. These values made him shine at Ntare School, Makerere University and South Africa where he studied and worked.
Nigeria: Confusion Over Alleged Government's Bid to Probe NFF Boss, Pinnick
By Eno-Abasi Sunday, Samuel Ifetoye and Matthew Ogune Lagos — There was confusion, yesterday, after claims emerged that President Muhammadu Buhari may have approved the immediate prosecution of the President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, over an alleged multi-billion naira fraud in the football house.
Nigeria: Operation Python Dance III - Be Professional, S-East Govs Tell Army
By Peter Okutu South-East Governors' Forum, yesterday, called on the Nigerian Army to be more professional in the discharge of their duties as they embark on the next phase of Python Dance in the zone. They emphasized the need for the Nigerian Army to win the confidence of the people of the zone in the face of heightened tension ahead of the 2019 general elections.
Nigeria: Efe Ambrose Ends Hibs Contract
Scottish Premier League outfit Hibernian have confirmed the departure of Efe Ambrose who turns a free agent. Ambrose's contract was supposed to expire in June but the defender resigned to triggering a clause that makes him leave the club for free. The Nigeria international who joined the Hibs initially on loan from Celtic in 2017 snubbed an improved three-year deal to extend his stay in Edinburgh. "Hibernian can confirm the departure of Efe Ambrose," read the club statement.
Nigeria: Alli Vows Spurs 'Won't Get Carried Away Again' As Son Absence Looms
editorial Dele Alli has admitted his Tottenham Hotspur team were guilty of complacency in the shock defeat by Wolves that derailed their Premier League title bid. But the England midfielder has insisted there will be no repeat of that error as Mauricio Pochettino's team chase silverware on four fronts in 2019.
Kenya: Jubilee At a Crossroads As Factions Fight for Its Soul
By Guchu Ndung'u The Jubilee Party is facing an implosion as several factions clash over a myriad of political and ideological differences. Three groups have emerged from the party: The pro-Deputy President William Ruto group popularly known as the Tanga Tanga group; a faction that is calling for a halt to early campaigns and has stated that the DP will not be the automatic candidate; and another slew of politicians who want to vie for the presidency under Jubilee.
Kenya: Mt Kenya Leaders Divided By Moses Kuria's Development Remarks
By Grace Gitau Mt Kenya leaders on Saturday clashed over MP Moses Kuria's remarks that the Jubilee administration has neglected the region even as they piled pressure on President Uhuru Kenyatta to retain Mr Mwangi Kiunjuri in his Cabinet in wake of reshuffle reports. The politicians, who were attending a burial in Othaya, differed on whether Gatundu South MP Kuria made a mistake in calling out the Head of State demanding more development projects in the region.
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