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Namibia

Citizens Urged to Support Miss Namibia As Human Rights Lawyer weighs in on Suzzy K Tribalist Commentary

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, via Interim Executive Director Linda Aipinge, has called on all citizens to fully support Johanna Swartbooi at Miss Universe 2025, condemning tribalism and emphasizing national unity. Human Rights Lawyer Norman Tjombe noted that Swartbooi may take legal action after content creator Suzzy K allegedly defamed her in a viral tribalist video. 

today19 November, 2025

Entertainment

SA’s Home Affairs Ministry addresses immigration violations

South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has confirmed the cancellation of documents belonging to Chidimma Adetshina's mother. Schreiber told the SABC that Adetshina, now Miss Universe Nigeria, is not guilty of immigration violations, as she was an infant.     Adetshina withdrew from the Miss SA pageant amid scrutiny over her citizenship.

today24 October, 2024

Africa

Young, urban, African: research explores what it means to be a good citizen in Ghana, Uganda and Tanzania

  By Amy S. Patterson, Sewanee: The University of the South; Megan Hershey, Whitworth University, and Tracy Kuperus, Calvin University   Young people between the ages of 18 and 35 make up two-thirds of Africa’s population. The number is expected to reach 75% by 2030. They live in an environment of rapid urbanisation, high unemployment rates and poor state services. These are some of the factors that incline young people […]

today8 August, 2024

South Africa

Helen Suzman Foundation Expresses Disappointment Over Finalization of Immigration White Paper by South Africa’s Cabinet

The Helen Suzman Foundation in South Africa has expressed dismay regarding the country's cabinet's decision to formally adopt the white paper on Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugee Protection as final. The migration policy white paper was published in the gazette earlier this week. Naseema Fakir, the foundation's acting executive director, contends that the white paper offers a perplexing solution without adequately addressing the challenges posed by migration to South Africa.  

today19 April, 2024