insert_link South Africa Trial Postponed for Senzo Meyiwa Murder Suspects The trial of five men accused of murdering former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper and captain Senzo Meyiwa has been postponed for two weeks in the High Court in Pretoria. Meyiwa was fatally shot in a house on the Gauteng East Rand in October 2014. The defence has accused the state of attempting a trial by ambush, citing the introduction of new cell phone data. Zandile Mshololo, one of the defence lawyers, […] todayMay 3, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa ActionSA welcomes a Press Council appeals committee ruling on Rapport’s anonymous elections poll ActionSA welcomes a Press Council appeals committee ruling on Rapport's anonymous elections poll. The ruling found the newspaper, News24, and City Press were wrong for withholding the poll's conducting organisation's identity, violating the Press Code. The party regards this as a significant triumph in its endeavors to oversee the polling industry. ActionSA’s Michael Beaumont expresses respect for the media outlets involved, stating their initial objection was made in the interest […] todayMay 3, 2024 11
insert_link World Stormy Daniels’ lawyer on stand again at Trump Trial A lawyer who worked for Stormy Daniels, the adult film star at the center of Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial, is on the witness stand again. The former president has been charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records in an attempt to influence the results of the 2016 election. Ira Spitzer reports from New York where the Trump trial is taking place. todayMay 3, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia EXCLUSIVE: The Impact of Graduate Unemployment on Elections: Insights from Political Analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya In a recent interview, political analyst and professor Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya shed light on a critical aspect shaping the upcoming elections: graduate unemployment. Drawing from the lessons of the 2019 and 2020 elections, Dr. Kamwanya emphasized the profound influence of job scarcity, particularly on the youth demographic, on the political landscape. Historically, voting patterns often reflected allegiance to political parties based on their established legacy and reputation. However, recent elections […] todayMay 3, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa EFF leader Julius Malema has vowed to raise the minimum wage substantially once his party is elected into power EFF leader, Julius Malema has vowed to raise the minimum wage substantially once his party is elected into power on the 29th of this month. He spoke at an EFF Workers’ Day rally in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria yesterday. The latest survey by global market research firm Ipsos, predicts that the party will receive 11.5-percent of the vote nationally. Malema says it is important that workers are protected and […] todayMay 2, 2024 24
insert_link World South Korea holds talks on joining AUKUS pact South Korea has held talks about joining part of the AUKUS defence deal between the U.S., Britain and Australia. This comes just weeks after the pact said it would consider including Japan. Laura Westbrook has more. todayMay 2, 2024 34
insert_link World Sense of disquiet in Delhi over U.S, Australia ‘spy’ reports Days after a Washington Post report purportedly named an Indian spy involved in an assassinaton plot in the US, now a report by an Australian network claims that two India spies were asked to leave after being caught trying to steal sensitive information in 2020. Reports suggest New Delhi has been 'caught off-guard' by these reports, though the Indian government is yet to comment on the claims made by Australian […] todayMay 2, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Calls for Labor Reforms and Fair Wages Echo on Namibia’s Workers’ Day Loide Shaanika, Secretary General of the Namibia National Teachers Union, addressed concerns about security companies winning tenders but not paying decent wages or providing safety measures. She urged implementing a minimum wage and labor reforms to protect workers. Minister Utoni Nujoma highlighted workers' contributions to Namibia's economy and emphasized the role of trade unions in safeguarding their rights amid economic shifts, aiming for inclusive prosperity. todayMay 2, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa Gauteng MEC Mazibuko Vows Continued Crackdown on Highway Criminals Targeting Motorists Gauteng MEC of Community Safety, Faith Mazibuko, says police will continue to hunt down criminals targeting motorists on the N4 from Pretoria to Rustenburg. There has been a notable increase in the number of reported cases of criminals placing spikes, or objects on public roads, intending to rob them on the highway. Mazibuko says motorists must be vigilant of their surroundings at all times: todayMay 2, 2024 6
