Democratic Alliance Leader Slams SABC for Banning Election Ad, Vows Legal Challenge

Democratic Alliance Leader Slams SABC for Banning Election Ad, Vows Legal Challenge

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has criticised the SABC for banning its television election advertisement, saying the party’s lawyers have been instructed to challenge this. The public broadcaster has refused to air the DA's controversial advert, which depicts a burning South African flag, in its current form. It believes the advert encourages damage to treasured national symbols. Steenhuisen says this blatant act of censorship is an unprecedented assault on […]

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World

India confirms withdrawal of its military personnel from Maldives

India has confirmed that all security troops stationed in Maldives have left and have been replaced by civilian personnel. Maldives new government, that came to power on a pro-China plank last year, had asked India to repatriate troops by the end of this week. The move comes as Maldives Foreign Minister held talks with his Indian counterpart in New Delhi - the first such high-level engagement since ties deteriorated. Priyata […]

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Namibia

Murder Case Opened as Woman Found Dead in Tsumeb With Gardener Arrested

The Namibian Police Force in the Oshikoto Region have initiated a murder case against a 23-year-old gardener accused of killing a 32-year-old woman in Tsumeb. The victim was discovered dead with a kitchen knife lodged in her side, and several items were reported missing from the house where the suspect worked. The incident occurred while the tenant was away, leaving the victim's one-month-old baby unattended. The suspect was apprehended at […]

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World

Nippon Steel confident on U.S Steel purchase this year

Japanese industrial giant Nippon Steel says it’s confident it will lock-in its purchase of US Steel by year-end. The deal has come under fire from both US President Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump who both say they would block the deal. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

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South Africa

Death Toll Rises to Nine in Western Cape Building Collapse Tragedy

The George Municipality in the Western Cape says a construction worker who has been in hospital after being rescued from Monday’s building collapse has died, bringing the death toll to nine. The rescue operation has reached over 88 hours, with experts predicting that the survival rate for the 44 workers still trapped under the rubble has dropped to around 33-percent. The municipality’s spokesperson, Chantel Edwards-Klose, says the rescue operation is […]

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Namibia

Tragic Drowning of 24-Year-Old Man in Kavango River

Mathias Lisovi, a 24-year-old man, drowned in the Kavango River at Siyena village in the Kavango West Region. The incident occurred around 6am on Wednesday, confirmed by Namibian Police Force Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga. Lisovi was preparing to cross the river in a canoe with his mother when he slipped and fell into the water. Despite immediate search efforts by police and community members, he has not been located yet. […]

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World

Stormy Daniels back in court for Trump hush money trial

The adult film star at the centre of Donald Trump's hush money trial is back on the stand on Thursday. It's the second day of Stormy Daniels' testimony - where she is being cross-examined by the defence. Meanwhile, Trump says he has filed a motion challenging the gag order which prevents him from speaking about the jury or witnesses in the case. He's pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of […]

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Namibia

Swapo Party Aims to Reclaim Two-Thirds Majority Lost in 2019 Elections

Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa of the ruling Swapo Party expressed the party's goal to regain the two-thirds majority it lost in the 2019 general elections. At a mini rally in Tuhingireni informal settlement, Shaningwa highlighted the historical support from the Kavango regions and emphasized the importance of mobilizing voters for the upcoming elections in June and November 2024. Additionally, she advocated for the revival of green schemes in Kavango East […]

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South Africa

Build One South Africa warns against the influence of Zimbabwean political party Zanu-PF in South African politics

Build One South Africa warns against the influence of Zimbabwean political party Zanu-PF in South African politics. The party denounced the ANC's acceptance of assistance from Zanu-PF for the upcoming elections, citing the party’s history of rigging elections and oppressive rule in Zimbabwe. BOSA’s Stevens Mokgalapa asserts such collaboration reflects a desperation for power at any cost and rejects it. Mokgalapa calls for transparency and integrity in the election process: […]

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