insert_link WorldIn S.A, ANC Condemns Brutal Murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks In S.A, the ANC says it is outraged at the brutal murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks, a respected religious leader and human rights advocate. Often described as the world’s first openly gay imam, the 58-year-old was gunned down in Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape on Saturday. Hendricks was the founder of the Inner Circle and in 2011 established the LGBTQ+ inclusive Masjidul Ghurbaah mosque. The ANC’s spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says Hendricks […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link WorldThird plane lands in India carrying deportees from U.S A US military plane has arrived in India with a third batch of deportees as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal migrants. The deportations are in focus after a political row broke out in India over the treatment of citizens, some of whom were shackled on one of the flights. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai. today17 February, 2025
insert_link South AfricaDA Raises Alarm Over Poor Perimeter Security at SA Prisons The DA says it is concerning that nearly half of South Africa’s correctional facilities lack adequate perimeter fencing. A parliamentary question reply from minister for Correctional Services, Pieter Groenewald, revealed that an estimated one-billion-rand is required to address the fencing deficiencies at 120 prisons nationwide. The DA’s, Kabelo Kgobisa-Ngcaba, says the lack of specific completion dates for any of these projects, attributed to funding uncertainties, raises serious concerns: today17 February, 2025
insert_link NamibiaMcLeod-Katjirua Denies Preferential Treatment To One Africa Tv Khomas Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua has refuted allegations of receiving special treatment in settling her municipal bill with the City of Windhoek. She explained that she only engaged the municipality after her water supply was cut off due to an outstanding debt of N$27,000. One Africa Tv NewsOnOne's Ketemba Tjipepa reports: today17 February, 2025
Interview TranscriptsInterview: Ben Schernick Urges Government to Implement Universal Basic Income Grant By: Leonard Witbeen The Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia, Ben Schernick, has called on the government to reconsider its approach to social protection, arguing that targeted grants are inefficient and fragmented. His remarks come in response to Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi’s commitment to increasing social protection investments. Schernick highlighted that Namibia’s current social grant system requires significant administrative effort and is prone to corruption. He advocates for a […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link South AfricaSouth Africa’s President to finalise the names of international envoys South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week finalise the names of international envoys to be dispatched to various countries to clarify his country’s foreign and domestic policies. This comes after US president Donald Trump halted aid funding to the country over the Expropriation Act, and offered refugee status to Afrikaners. In an interview with eNCA, deputy president Paul Mashatile says the envoys will be a broad delegation: today17 February, 2025
insert_link WorldThe U.S’ Rubio Says Iran is the Biggest Source of Middle East Instability US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, says Iran remains the single greatest source of instability in the Middle East. He visited Israel over the weekend. The visit comes as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile. He also plans to meet Russian officials in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Rubio says Iran is behind every terrorist group and every act of […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link Interview TranscriptsInterview: LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa Criticizes SEOM Report’s Impact The Landless People's Movement (LPM) has raised concerns about the effectiveness and impact of observer mission reports, particularly those conducted by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM). According to LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa, such reports often lack enforcement mechanisms and fail to hold electoral bodies accountable for discrepancies in elections. Simataa expressed skepticism regarding the weight these reports carry beyond their written mandates, arguing that governing bodies […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link Interview TranscriptsInterview: Generational Farmworker Evicted After 41 Years of Service A 61-year-old generational farmworker, Gerson "Gearbox" Sani Danab, and his family were evicted from Farm Aandrus in the Khomas Region on Friday, February 14, after working on the farm for 41 years. The eviction was carried out by farmer Dani Botha, leaving Danab without a home, despite his long service to the Botha family. Danab, who began working on the farm as a 20-year-old in 1982, initially worked under […] today17 February, 2025
