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Jacob Zuma’s medical status under scrutiny as he snubs graft trial
Former South African president Jacob Zuma, recently granted medical parole, on Tuesday failed to appear in court for the resumption of a graft trial, as prosecutors argued ill health did not justify his absence. Read more…
The race to vaccinate: Why Africa is struggling to get Covid jabs
Vaccines were promoted as a silver bullet to end the pandemic, the path to finally beating Covid-19. But in Africa, they remain scarce, with access hampered by hoarding, export bans, and empty promises. Read more…
‘SA becoming a constitutional dictatorship,’ says Jacob Zuma after jail sentence upheld
Jacob Zuma on Monday said South Africa was becoming a “constitutional dictatorship” after the country’s highest court upheld its decision to jail him for contempt. Read more…
Aid reaches Mozambique’s insurgent-hit Palma after 6 month hiatus
Aid has reached Mozambique’s northern coastal town of Palma for the first time since it was overrun by jihadists in March, the United Nations said on Monday, even as beheadings were reported in another area. Read more…
UPDATE | Sudan government says foiled coup attempt linked to Bashir regime
Sudan’s fragile transitional government said it foiled an attempted coup early on Tuesday involving military officers and civilians linked to the ousted regime of longtime President Omar al-Bashir. Read more…
Kigali cancels talks with Belgium over ‘Hotel Rwanda’ verdict
Rwanda said it has cancelled a planned meeting with the Belgian foreign minister at the UN after she criticised the trial of “Hotel Rwanda” hero Paul Rusesabagina, a Belgian citizen. Read more…
Cholera kills over 2 300 in Nigeria’s worst outbreak in years
Cholera has killed more than 2 300 people and infected thousands more, mostly children, in Nigeria since the start of the year, a senior health official said on Monday, in the nation’s worst outbreak in years. Read more…
All Blacks brace for ‘bully’ South Africans in historic clash
The All Blacks must prepare to face South Africa’s “bully mentality” in Saturday’s historic 100th Test between the fierce rivals, assistant coach John Plumtree said. Read more…
Amanda Black demands Q&A session with SA govt over vaccine passports
Singer and songwriter Amanda Black has taken to social media to demand a question and answer session with the South African government over its proposed ‘vaccine passports’ plan. Read more…
WATCH | Somizi back into the world of choreography after stepping down from Idols SA
Media personality, Somizi Mhlongo is back into the world of choreography after a two-year break. Read more…
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