An opinion piece criticizes Cameroon's recent election and President Paul Biya's extended rule while condemning African leaders for their silence on the matter. The writer claims more than 500 protesters were arrested and at least 17 killed after demonstrations against alleged electoral fraud. Biya has governed Cameroon for over 40 years.
The commentary accuses foreign interests of supporting Biya's administration through resource extraction agreements. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa receives specific criticism for failing to speak against the election results. The African Union and regional organizations also face rebuke for inaction on democratic principles.
The author invokes liberation leaders such as Oliver Tambo and...
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli launched a five-year plan on Tuesday to reduce child and teenage pregnancies, which resulted in 26,515 cases from April to December 2024. The strategy targets girls aged 10 to 19 after health data showed 1,254 pregnancies among children 14 and younger. Officials will coordinate health services, education programs, and community outreach efforts to address the factors that drive early motherhood.
The province connects pregnancy prevention with HIV control as young mothers face elevated infection risks. Ntuli stated at Ugu Sport and Leisure Centre that unaddressed pregnancies perpetuate poverty cycles across generations. Authorities aim for a 20 percent reduction through expanded clinic access...
Radio personality Tbo Touch disclosed his 2024 resignation from the South African Broadcasting Corporation on the "Cheers to Failure" podcast, citing creative disagreements that prompted him to submit a letter requesting his departure from Metro FM. The broadcaster confirmed that he left quietly without media attention, continuing to host The Touchdown drive-time program through October 2025.
Touch returned to Metro FM in 2022 after departing in 2016 due to salary disputes, having previously hosted the station for 11 years before launching his digital platform, Touch HD. Speculation emerged online about whether executives persuaded him to remain after his resignation, though he did not confirm that retention discussions occurred...
National Coloured Congress MP Fadiel Adams filed perjury charges on Monday against KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at Cape Town Central Police Station. The charges follow Mkhwanazi's testimony before the Madlanga Commission, where he accused former Police Minister Bheki Cele of corrupt financial dealings with a tenderpreneur, only to withdraw the claims via text message days later. Adams argues that retracting sworn parliamentary testimony through SMS fails to meet legal standards for accountability.
Mkhwanazi testified on Sept. 8 that Cele sent a bank account number to Vusimuzi Matlala, who then deposited funds into that account. The commissioner later admitted on October 23 that his team had...
South Africa has launched a global first with its Court Interpreters' Robes Programme, as Minister of Justice Mmamoloko Kubayi introduced formal black gowns for court interpreters at a ceremony on Tuesday. The initiative aims to elevate the professional status of interpreters in a nation where 11 official languages create constant translation needs across courtrooms. Interpreters will wear embroidered robes similar to those of judges and lawyers, marking a shift from their previous lack of formal recognition.
The minister emphasized that interpreters serve as constitutional guardians, ensuring equal access to justice regardless of language barriers. She noted that their work directly affects court efficiency amid a backlog of more than...
Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior apologized on Wednesday after an angry substitution response against Barcelona. The Brazilian expressed remorse to supporters, teammates, and club president Florentino Perez but excluded manager Xabi Alonso from his statement. The incident happened on Saturday when Alonso removed him from play at 86 minutes in a 4-0 victory.
The 24-year-old forward attributed his behavior to an excessive competitive drive. He addressed teammates at training and pledged continued dedication to the Spanish club. Observers noted the absence of any manager reference suggests potential relationship problems between the player and the coach.
Supporters showed mixed reactions to the public message. Many praised his...
The African National Congress dissolved its Western Cape leadership and installed former United States ambassador Ebrahim Rasool to head a new provincial task team. Secretary General Fikile Mbalula announced the change on Wednesday, following the National Executive Committee's approval of an 84-member group comprising veteran politicians and new members. The party lost 9 percent of support in the region after the 2024 national election.
Rasool served as provincial premier from 2004 to 2008 and worked as an ambassador from 2010 until 2015, before a brief 2025 appointment ended when Washington expelled him. The 1962-born Cape Town native participated in anti-apartheid resistance through the United Democratic Front. Linda Moss and Vuyiso...
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen addressed the World Organization for Animal Health's Global Threat Reduction Conference in Geneva on Tuesday, emphasizing South Africa's biosecurity initiatives. The minister outlined national strategies for antimicrobial resistance, disease surveillance, and laboratory standards at the three-day meeting that concludes on October 30.
South Africa operates nine reference laboratories through the Agricultural Research Council that handle African horse sickness, foot-and-mouth disease, and rabies, among other pathogens. The facilities maintain ISO/IEC 17025 certification and assist regional partners with diagnostic testing. Officials expect to produce thousands of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine doses...
The North West Department of Education condemned students who staged photographs on bed frames without mattresses at a revision program held on Sunday. Officials said learners deliberately removed bedding at the Itereleng Skills Training Center in Vaal Reefs to falsely suggest inadequate accommodation. The images spread across social platforms and prompted concerns from parents about conditions at the facility.
Education MEC Viola Motsumi stated that the venue had sufficient mattresses for all participants from Kanana Secondary School, Mathlaleng Secondary School, and Mmonkeng Secondary School. Department officials organized the session to help underperforming institutions prepare for matriculation examinations starting in late...
