From a woman recalling the ‘horror’ stabbing of her brother; to Ramaphosa defending his decision to keep Bheki Cele…Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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It ‘was a sight we, as a family, will never forget’ – Woman recalls ‘horror’ stabbing of her brother
“The way my brother was lying on the floor, as blood flowed out of his body, was a sight we, as a family, will never forget,” said the sister of a man who was stabbed 17 times by one of his close friends at Seal Street in Gleemoor, Cape Town. Read more…
WATCH | Ramaphosa defends decision to keep Bheki Cele
President Cyril Ramaphosa told the National Assembly on Thursday that he is confident that Minister of Police Bheki Cele is still the man for the job despite calls for his removal. Read more…
Electricity minister launches plan to accelerate Energy Action Plan implementation
Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has revealed details of the ‘Resource Plan’ in place to help fix the country’s energy crisis. Read more…
British colonialist Cecil Rhodes’s grave haunts Zimbabweans
It’s a sacred hill where for centuries Zimbabweans would go to consult their ancestors. Read more…
It’s ‘highly irresponsible’ to say when load shedding will end – Ramokgopa
Newly appointed Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa displayed confidence in the government’s ability to solve load shedding but said it would be “irresponsible” to give an exact date regarding when it would end. Read more…
Vavi’s Saftu to join March 20 national shutdown
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) will be mobilising its members to join the EFF’s national shutdown on March 20. Read more…
Nehawu strike: It’s back to the drawing board
The government and the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) on Thursday returned to the negotiating table after almost a week of protests. Read more…
WATCH | ‘I don’t want to pay for your education’ – Gareth Cliff weighs in on fees protest
Controversial media personality Gareth Cliff has expressed his dismay at the ongoing Wits university fees protest. Read more…
‘It feels like yesterday’ – Nadia Nakai still reeling from AKA’s death
Nadia Nakai has posted another tribute to her late boyfriend, rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes, who was killed a month ago outside Wish restaurant in Durban. Read more…
‘My Mark, My Soulmate’ – Mark Pilgrim’s fiancée shares sweet tribute to late radio presenter
Mark Pilgrim’s partner Adrienne Watkins has broken her silence following his passing on March 5 due to lung cancer. Read more…
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