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The African National Congress Women’s League called on South Africa’s government to tighten parole regulations for gender-based violence offenders and impose minimum life sentences for convictions, saying progress in tackling abuse of women and children remains too slow. The league made the demands during a media briefing on Sunday on the sidelines of the ruling […]

The wife of Zimbabwe’s Vice President donated 20 wheelchairs and cash to a musician’s foundation supporting people with disabilities, the musician said in a statement on Saturday, in a gesture that has drawn praise from public figures. Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi-Chiwenga visited musician Tongai Gwaze, known professionally as Greatman, at his home in Harare on Friday […]

South Africa’s Afrika Mayibuye Movement is offering supporters a seat next to party leader Floyd Shivambu for 2 million rand ($110,000) at a fundraising gala scheduled for Nov. 28, according to a statement released by the party on Friday. The R2 million package includes a three-course meal and live entertainment at the Mhulu Luxury Boutique […]

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress said it will not abandon the country’s race-based economic empowerment policy despite opposition from parties within the Government of National Unity, exposing tensions within the coalition government. Zuko Godlimpi, deputy minister of trade, industry and competition and a member of the ANC’s national executive committee, said the Broad-Based Black […]

Riot police have surrounded the offices of opposition politician Tendai Biti in Zimbabwe’s capital Harare, drawing criticism from activists and rights groups. The deployment on Friday came before a planned meeting by the Constitution Defence Forum (CDF), a group opposing efforts to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term beyond 2028. Videos shared on social media showed […]

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema urged Zimbabwe and Zambia to reconnect with their shared liberation history and deepen people-to-people partnerships at the inaugural Bi-National Commission in Harare on Friday. Hichilema and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa co-chaired the first session of the Zimbabwe-Zambia Bi-National Commission, marking an upgrade from the long-standing Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation between […]

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi survived a vote of no confidence in South Africa’s provincial legislature on Friday, the first such challenge to his leadership since forming a minority government last year. The motion, brought by the opposition Democratic Alliance three weeks ago, failed with 54 members voting against removal, 24 in favor, and one abstention. […]

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema recently made a high-profile trip to Harare, co-chairing the Zambia–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission. But beyond the ceremonial handshakes, Hichilema’s visit to Zimbabwe has sparked debate about the intersection of business and politics in the region, especially following his widely reported meeting with Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo. Chivayo is no stranger to controversy. […]

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa dismissed boycott politics as ineffective after several world leaders confirmed they would skip next week’s G20 summit, saying absent nations would miss crucial decisions affecting the global economy. Speaking at a city cleanup event in Soweto on Thursday, Ramaphosa said the summit would proceed despite the withdrawals of leaders from […]

Police have confirmed that Wynberg Girls’ High School in Cape Town is safe following a bomb threat that forced an evacuation on Friday morning. The incident marked the second such threat at the school within days and came during a critical examination period for Grade 12 learners writing the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. According […]

South Africa granted entry to 130 Palestinians on Thursday after they spent nearly 12 hours on a plane at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport when border officials initially denied them entry due to missing departure stamps in their passports. The Border Management Authority (BMA) said the 153 Palestinians who arrived on a chartered Global Airways […]

The Limpopo Artist Movement has expressed concern following the postponement of the court case involving popular lekompo musician Lehlohonolo Chauke, widely known by his stage name Shebe Maburna. The matter, which was scheduled for a bail hearing this week at the Polokwane Magistrates Court in Limpopo, has now been moved to next Friday to allow […]