insert_link South Africa South African Police Hunt Suspects in Fatal Shooting Outside Lenasia Court South Africa's Police are searching for two suspects who fatally shot a 27-year-old man outside the Lenasia Magistrate's Court in Gauteng. The victim, a witness in a murder trial, was approached and shot without warning. One other person was wounded. Gauteng police spokesperson Mavela Masondo has appealed to anyone with information to contact their nearest police station to aid the investigation: today22 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Alleged Namdia Heist Suspect Anticipated “Big Payday” Before Death 44 year-old Max Endjala, implicated in the recent Namib Desert Diamonds robbery, reportedly confided in a friend last year about an anticipated "big payday" that would secure his future. Reports indicate that around the same time, he allegedly received N$1 million from an international business deal and planned to start a business with a local diamond dealer. Endjala, who was Trustco Group's Chief Operations Officer for its investigations unit, […] today22 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Amupanda’s Lawyers Withdraw Judge Recusal Application in Red Line Case Lawyers for Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda have withdrawn their application for Judge Ueitele Shafimana's recusal in the red line case. One Africa Tv's Ellen Shihepo reports that this followed Shafimana's directive for the application to be formalized in writing and for the lawyers to testify on their reasons. The withdrawal, submitted by Kadhila Aamomo, cited time and resource constraints for securing new legal representation. Watch NewsOnOne weekdays at […] today22 January, 2025
insert_link World Trump officials welcome US / Taliban prisoner exchange Two Americans who were held in Afghanistan have been traded for a Taliban member imprisoned in the US. The prisoner exchange was finalised in the final moments before US President Joe Biden left office, according to a Trump administration official. Sally Patterson reports. today22 January, 2025
insert_link World India analysts say Secretary of State Rubio could improve US-India ties Political analysts in India say President Donald Trump's Secretary of State appointee Marco Rubio could be good news for India. The 53 year old is seen as a China and Pakistan critic and has supported closer defense and technology cooperation with New Delhi. Ishan Garg has more. today21 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Gauteng Concerned Over Illegal Scheme Run by School Governing Bodies in South Africa ActionSA in Gauteng says it is concerned about reports of an illegal scheme run and controlled by School Governing Bodies in low-income and no-fee-paying schools. These SGBs and school management have reportedly imposed a mandatory donation fee, typically ranging from 100 to 200-rand, on parents in poor communities. ActionSA’s, John Moodey, says failure to pay this fee results in children being denied access to schoolbooks, many of which are […] today21 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namib Desert Diamonds Robbery Investigations Reveal New Details Investigations into the recent N$1-billion Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) heist have uncovered that one of the suspects provided false information to the police, naming two fake Angolan accomplices. The robbery, which nearly succeeded, was thwarted when neighbors alerted a private security company. Authorities believe the stolen diamonds could be worth between N$1 billion and N$1.3 billion, though other reports suggest a lower value. Police have identified three suspects: Trustco’s […] today21 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Activist John Nakuta Calls for Legal Challenge to Anti-Gay Marriage Law Human rights activist John Nakuta has stated that the anti-gay marriage law signed by President Nangolo Mbumba is discriminatory and violates the Constitution's equality clause. Nakuta argues that the law seeks to circumvent the 2023 Supreme Court ruling, which mandates that same-sex marriages legally conducted abroad must be recognized by the Namibian government. He believes this law can be contested in court. today21 January, 2025
insert_link World South Korea’s Yoon to attend Constitutional Court hearing for first time The defence team for South Korea's impeached and arrested president Yoon Suk Yeol says that he will attend the Constitutional Court hearing today for the first time. Yoon was arrested last week over his attempt to impose martial law in the country in December. Rebecca Bundhun reports. today21 January, 2025