Countries Anger flares at slow response to deadly Cairo church fire Cairo – Egyptians voiced outrage on Monday over reports that firefighters and paramedics took over an hour to respond... Read more 15 Aug, 2022
Countries Gunfire or starvation: stark choice facing DRC’s displaced Rutshuru – When fighting broke out near his home in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Furaha Nyimutozo fled for... Read more 15 Aug, 2022
Countries Kenya’s William Ruto declared president-elect amid results chaos Nairobi – Deputy President William Ruto was Monday declared winner of Kenya’s hard-fought presidential poll but the announcement was... Read more 15 Aug, 2022
Arts and Leisure Tributes pour in as Mzansi mourns the death of kwaito star and TKZee member Tokollo ‘Magesh’ Tshabalala Cape Town – Condolences poured in on social media on Monday, as news of the passing of legendary kwaito... Read more 15 Aug, 2022
Countries Pope urges help for drought-hit Somalia Vatican City – Pope Francis on Sunday called for international help for Somalia to fight a “deadly” drought that... Read more 15 Aug, 2022
Countries Police rescue newborn after mom gives birth under a bridge during cold and wet weather Cape Town – Police in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, reportedly rescued a pregnant woman who gave birth under a bridge... Read more 15 Aug, 2022
Burkina Faso Burkina Faso rights groups say troops killed over 40 civilians Ouagadougou – Two local rights groups on Sunday accused Burkina Faso soldiers of massacring more than 40 villagers in... Read more 15 Aug, 2022
Countries ‘I have no fear. I will not be intimidated,’ Jacob Zuma’s daughter says amid Hawks’ probe into July 2021 riots Cape Town – Former South African president Jacob Zuma’s daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla says she is not moved, as her... Read more 15 Aug, 2022
Countries Jacob Zuma appeals ruling to send him back to jail Johannesburg – South Africa’s ex-leader Jacob Zuma on Monday asked a top court to overturn a ruling that ordered... Read more 15 Aug, 2022
Arts and Leisure WATCH | DJ Zinhle responds to social media backlash over Hair Majesty Cape Town – South African DJ and businesswoman Zinhle Jiyane recently received backlash on social media after a customer... Read more 15 Aug, 2022