Julius Malema presented keys to a wheelchair-accessible residence for Sello Mamabolo during a ceremony held on Sunday in Limpopo's Seshego Zone 1 neighborhood. The Economic Freedom Fighters president led the handover at House 1256, where the party fulfilled its commitment to provide disability-friendly accommodations for the member who uses a wheelchair. The structure features entrance ramps and expanded doorways designed to accommodate mobility equipment.
Party spokesman Sinawo Thambo documented the midday event through photographs showing Mamabolo accepting his new home alongside relatives and political supporters. The dwelling replaces previous inadequate living arrangements and addresses accessibility challenges the resident faced...
South Africa's top police official has assigned specialist detectives to investigate a shooting incident that killed six people and wounded three more in Boksburg's Reiger Park neighborhood. General Fannie Masemola traveled to the location on Sunday after gunmen in two vehicles opened fire on residents the previous evening. The national police commissioner promised arrests while announcing plans for a coordinated response with education and social development agencies.
Attackers drove silver and black Volkswagen Polo cars through Williams Road around 5 p.m. on Saturday and shot at people gathered in the street. Three men and three women died at the scene. Provincial Commissioner Fred Kekana supervised forensic specialists collecting...
South African Communist Party leader Solly Mapaila delivered sharp criticism of President Donald Trump during a weekend gathering, condemning threats of American military intervention in Nigeria as violations of sovereignty. The party chief addressed supporters at a Klerksdorp event on Sunday and characterized the U.S. position as unacceptable interference. Trump had warned of potential action if Nigerian authorities fail to halt violence against Christians, referencing Islamist militants.
Mapaila dismissed the justification and drew parallels to American involvement elsewhere, noting similar patterns in Venezuela, Iran and Latin America. He called for South Africa's government to formally oppose such conduct through public statements...
Chinese authorities began enforcing requirements on Friday, Oct. 25, that demand social media content creators possess verified credentials before discussing specialized subjects. The Cyberspace Administration of China announced the policy targeting influencers who post about medical topics, financial matters, legal issues and educational content. Platforms must confirm that users hold appropriate degrees, licenses, or certifications before allowing them to broadcast advice in these fields.
The rules expand upon a 2022 conduct code for online personalities. Enforcement mechanisms place responsibility on services like Douyin, Weibo and Bilibili to authenticate creator backgrounds and ensure posts carry proper sourcing and disclaimers...
Tshepo Mthuli Mabilo has assumed leadership of the Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment at the age of 46. The University of Free State graduate brings advanced credentials in economics and public administration along with extensive government experience spanning treasury operations, community safety and transportation sectors. MEC Elzabe Rockman appointed him to guide the provincial agricultural portfolio.
Observers note his hands-on approach to leadership. At a recent agricultural exhibition, Mabilo appeared in practical field attire rather than formal business wear, signaling his commitment to direct engagement with farming communities. His background combines financial expertise with strategic...
South Africa's Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has ordered an immediate probe after allegations emerged that workers in the Expanded Public Works Programme were exploited for personal services within the Bojanala District Municipality. Reports indicate participants faced demands to complete household tasks for a mayoral committee member while being pressured to contribute funds toward political party memberships. The minister condemned these actions on Sunday as potentially serious misconduct that violates the program's mission to provide meaningful employment opportunities.
Macpherson instructed departmental staff to collaborate with North West provincial officials and municipal authorities to verify whether...
A South African footwear entrepreneur has defended celebrity DJ Zinhle against criticism about her Era jewelry line's pricing after social media users compared her accessories to inexpensive alternatives available through the fast-fashion retailer Shein. Lekau Sehoana, who founded Drip Footwear, wrote a lengthy explanation on social media platforms addressing why the higher costs reflect legitimate business expenses rather than price gouging. The debate started when one user highlighted that Era charges 850 rand for earrings while Shein offers similar styles for just 24 rand.
Sehoana outlined several factors driving up Era's retail prices, noting the brand operates fewer than 10 stores and must place smaller manufacturing orders that...
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher declared reform essential for national progress and democracy during a Kakrail seminar on Sunday. He insisted his party would accept no compromise on institutional and political changes, outlining a sequence of reform, justice, and elections as necessary steps for democratic stability.
Taher addressed concerns about authoritarianism at the Institution of Diploma Engineers event, arguing that concentrated power enables fascism. He urged Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to continue reform efforts, suggesting historical recognition awaited successful implementation. Taher stressed the interim government must prioritize public welfare over political interests. Jamaat...
Ranbir Kapoor plans to revive his grandfather Raj Kapoor's cinematic legacy by remaking the 1951 classic Awara. The actor will star opposite Deepika Padukone in the project with director Ayan Mukerji attached, signaling a return to RK Studios' heritage nearly six years after the family's studio property sale.
Raj Kapoor founded RK Studios in 1948, creating landmark films including Awara, which featured three generations of Kapoors and earned a Berlin International Film Festival nomination. The Chembur studio lot now hosts a Godrej Properties residential development following its 2019 sale. Ranbir's initiative represents the first major effort to reclaim the studio's filmmaking tradition since that transaction, drawing attention from...
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