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On Tuesday, the president of the Central Association of Taxi Administrators (CATA), David Obinna, was arrested in London amid allegations of fraud and financial misconduct. The arrest comes just da…
Jun 3, 2026
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The South African national football team, Bafana Bafana, faces uncertainty over their World Cup participation due to complications with visa applications. Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa c…
Jun 3, 2026
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Ela Gandhi, the granddaughter of the legendary Mahatma Gandhi, recently shared her reflections on the enduring spirit of the Inanda community in South Africa. This community, which has faced numero…
Jun 3, 2026
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Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party in Nigeria, has officially named Rabiu Kwankwaso as his vice-presidential candidate for the upcoming 2027 elections. The announcement was …
Jun 3, 2026
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President Donald Trump has called for tougher terms in the proposed deal regarding Iran's nuclear programme, which he announced on Saturday. This move comes amid ongoing negotiations that have impl…
Jun 3, 2026
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The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is facing a dire financial situation, following its rejection of a proposed household levy that could have generated an estimated R3 billion (£140 …
Jun 3, 2026
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Nicola Sturgeon, the former First Minister of Scotland, stated on BBC's 'Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg' that she is serving a sentence for a crime she did not commit. This proclamation follows her c…
Jun 2, 2026
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Chinedu Chibuzor Christogonus, a student at the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), died while in the custody of the Man O’ War group. The incident, which occurred last week, has prompt…
Jun 2, 2026
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The Mkhwebane Foundation has called for an investigation by the United States into South African President Cyril Ramaphosa regarding allegations linked to the Phala Phala scandal. The foundation, l…
Jun 2, 2026
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Sizwe Ngcobo, a prominent South African social activist, has spoken out against the recent trend of scapegoating foreign nationals for the country’s mounting economic problems. On Africa Day, celeb…
Jun 2, 2026
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's recent decision to exclude the Tigray region from the upcoming 2026 elections has raised significant concerns among investors and market analysts. This move, announced i…
Jun 2, 2026
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Ghana's parliament approved a controversial anti-LGBTQ law on Tuesday, prompting significant backlash from human rights organisations and raising alarms among international investors. The legislati…
Jun 2, 2026
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