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BBC News UK’s foreign secretary, David Lammy, visited Chad’s Adré border post to witness the impact of Sudan’s civil war. Families flee war and famine in Sudan, with women and children sharing stories of violence and hunger. Lammy expressed shock…
Daily Maverick Johannesburg Property Company CEO Helen Botes appointed as acting COO by Mayor Dada Morero, sparking controversy. Allegations of overstepping authority and lack of council ratification. DA caucus leader questions legality of appointment, citing violation of Municipal Systems Act.…
Daily Maverick Political parties demand suspension of Cape Town councillors JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg (DA) after police raid on their offices. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis seeks briefing from SAPS to understand allegations. Smith is safety and security committee member, Limberg…
Daily Maverick The Expropriation Bill in South Africa, in the works for years, was passed by Parliament on 27 March 2024. The bill, addressing land restitution, had faced debates over the Constitution’s Clause 25. President Ramaphosa recently signed it, potentially…
The South African Johannesburg Water schedules 72-hour water outage from Jan 31 to Feb 3 for valve installation at pump station. Affected areas include City Centre, Southern, Eastern, Northern suburbs, and industrial zones. Residents advised to store water. Rand Water…
CNN Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse on March 10, after a $42 billion bank run, has raised concerns about lending discrimination and disparities in capital for people of color. The bank was known for supporting minority entrepreneurs, but its failure has…
BBC News South African President Cyril Ramaphosa signs law allowing land seizures without compensation, sparking controversy within his government. Black ownership of farmland remains low post-apartheid, leading to frustration. While ANC praises the law as a milestone, some coalition members…
Daily Maverick Axel Rudakubana, 18, admitted to killing two girls and stabbing 10 others in Southport, England, sparking nationwide rioting. The court heard he was obsessed with violence and genocide, inflicting sadistic injuries. He was sentenced to a minimum of…
The Verge Sony is discontinuing production of recordable Blu-rays, MiniDiscs, MD-Data, and MiniDV cassettes in February with no successor models. This decision does not affect pre-recorded Blu-rays. Sony had hinted at this move last year. The company has been a…
BBC News M23 rebels kill North Kivu Governor in eastern DR Congo, intensifying conflict with army. Over 400,000 displaced as rebels advance towards Goma, capturing towns and causing civilian casualties. Governor airlifted for treatment but dies from injuries. Read More…
