The ANC Youth League is demanding that the government treat mass youth unemployment like a flood or a pandemic. ANCYL President Collen Malatji reiterated the call for President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare the situation a national disaster, warning of potential social unrest and a profound loss of dignity among young people. This push highlights a crisis where nearly half of South Africans aged 15 to 34 are without work, a statistic exceeding forty-five percent.
Malatji described a bleak "Black Christmas" for the jobless, marked by hunger and deepening mental distress. The league argues that standard government initiatives, like the Presidential Employment Stimulus, remain insufficient without emergency-level intervention and funding...
A suicide bombing inside a Nigerian mosque has killed multiple worshippers. A suspected attacker detonated an explosive device during evening prayers at a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State, leaving at least five people dead and more than thirty-five injured. Emergency services transported the wounded to local hospitals for treatment. Police are investigating the blast, which occurred on Christmas Eve, as a deliberate suicide bombing, with no immediate claim of responsibility from known extremist factions.
Witnesses described scenes of chaos and devastation following the loud explosion, with community members assisting the injured before official responders arrived. The attack fits a long pattern of violence in northeastern Nigeria, a...
A major informal settlement fire has displaced hundreds in Cape Town right after the holidays. A destructive blaze swept through the Imizamo Yethu community in Hout Bay, destroying numerous homes and leaving close to two hundred residents without shelter. Disaster Risk Management teams and the aid organization Gift of the Givers mobilized to provide immediate relief, such as food and blankets. This incident was part of a series of fires across the Western Cape, with significant blazes also striking the Mbokweni and Vygieskraal settlements around the same time.
The fire spread quickly due to the tight spacing between structures and the windy weather. City officials, including spokesperson Sonica Lategan, noted that assessments would...
A nasty pre-dawn hailstorm just wrecked a Free State township. Early morning severe weather caused major damage in Kwakwatsi, impacting Wards 16 and 17 within the Ngwathe Local Municipality near Koppies. Executive Mayor Councillor Victoria de Beer Mthombeni, alongside MMCs Councillor Moloi and Councillor D Masooane, plus Municipal Manager Dr FP Mothamaha, directed damage assessments. The storm tore roofs from houses, broke windows, and knocked down electricity lines, causing widespread power outages handled by municipal teams and Eskom. Municipal spokesperson Steve Naale provided emergency contact numbers and warned residents against touching damaged electrical equipment.
Public Safety and Disaster Management crews are evaluating the...
The ANC says it's finally gonna fix your busted town. For 2026, the African National Congress under President Cyril Ramaphosa is prioritizing a turnaround for its poorly performing local municipalities, preparing for the upcoming local government elections, and pushing its internal renewal agenda. The party aims to address chronic service delivery failures like potholes, electricity blackouts, and water shortages. Key battlegrounds include major metros like Johannesburg, Cape Town, and eThekwini. The plan involves strict new candidate selection rules focusing on integrity, alongside performance tracking for basic service improvements.
This municipal revitalization push is directly tied to their election strategy. The ANC approved...
The DA spent a year trying to prove they can actually govern. In 2025, the Democratic Alliance under spokesperson Karaho Khakhau operated inside a Government of National Unity, a big shift from their usual opposition role. They pushed through a policy removing the value-added tax on some basic food items, arguing it helped with the high cost of living. Their management of the Home Affairs department saw a move toward more digital services, like smart IDs and online passport systems. The party also hit its 25-year anniversary, marked by a blanket drive initiative led by Dr. Ivan Meyer. Looking ahead, their stated priorities for 2026 involve continuing economic reforms and service delivery improvements from within the coalition framework...
A murder investigation is underway in Kenya over a fatal Christmas Day bar fight. Police in Kirinyaga County are searching for a 40-year-old woman, Edith Muthoni, who allegedly stabbed and killed her 52-year-old lover, Peter Mwangi Wanyeki, at a shopping center in Ndia. Witnesses claim an argument over a 60-shilling bar tab escalated, ending when Muthoni reportedly grabbed a knife used for cooking and stabbed Wanyeki in the chest. He died at the scene.
The victim's family was celebrating Christmas at their rural home when they got the news. His brother, Robert Wanyeki, expressed shock, noting he knew the suspect from a nearby village. Another relative found Wanyeki in a pool of blood and called for justice. Police Commander Jos...
A driver killed two people in a rolling terror attack across northern Israel. The assailant, a 37-year-old man from Qabatiya in the occupied West Bank, first ran over pedestrians in Beit She'an, killing a 68-year-old man and injuring a teenager. He then drove about eight miles west to near Ein Harod, where he stabbed and killed an 18-year-old woman. A civilian later shot and wounded the suspect outside Afula. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the military to act forcefully in the Qabatiya area, noting the attacker had been working illegally in Israel and used his employer's vehicle.
This violence follows another recent incident involving an Israeli reservist. A day prior, a video showed a soldier in civilian clothes ramming...
A viral TikTok grandma from Scotland has passed away. Agnes, known online as EpicGamerGrandma, died at 78 after a series of strokes, her family confirmed. The Dunfermline woman gained a massive following with over 2.4 million fans on the platform, where she posted clips of herself gaming, using soundboards, and applying funny filters. Her grandson, Dylan King, announced her death in an emotional online post, celebrating her life both on and off the screen.
He remembered Agnes as the heart of their family, a generous person who always put others first. Her content also touched on more serious parts of her life, including her struggle with COPD, which earned her the nickname the coughing gran, and her experience with grief after losing...
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