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The Durban July: The good, the bad and the ugly of Africaβs grandest gallop
Socialites are juxtaposed with the working class at the Durban July, writes Marlan Padayachee
Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source:
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Tennis hero Arthur Ashe's South African legacy: 'The first free black man I'd ever seen'
The tennis champion wanted to be remembered for fighting racism, not just his sporting prowess.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Ghana's Thomas Partey charged with rape in UK
The ex-Arsenal player is charged with five counts of rape relating to two women, and one count of sexual assault over a third woman.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Kenyan leader to build huge church at presidential office
"The devil might be angry and can do what he wants," President William Ruto said in response to criticism.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Politicsβ winning formula is an unapologetic progressive agenda
In the right-wing world of Donald Trump, New York City mayoral candidate is Zohran Mamdani, an immigrant with cultural roots in East and Southern Africa
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Namibia halts all state funerals amid criticism of the high cost
There will be no state funerals until April 2026 - unless the president decides to make an exception.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Nandi Nyembe Still Waiting for Fundraising Money Two Months Later
[Scrolla] Nandi Nyembe says she needs a heater and other basics, but has not seen any of the fundraising money promised to her. The Gauteng Film Commission says it is reviewing the payments, while the minister who gave R20,000 has not been in touch again.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Ethiopia: Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea, TPLF Faction, and Armed Groups of Plotting Rainy Season 'Major Offensive', Decries 'Territorial Occupation'
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, has issued a stern diplomatic appeal to U.S. Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio, accusing Eritrea of its "unrelenting cooperation and coordination between a faction of the TPLF", and "other armed groups under their tutelage, to undertake major offensive operations during the upcoming rainy season."
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Judge presidentβs emoji expert disputes accuserβs claims
The defence focused on challenging the sexual harassment allegations, arguing Selby Mbenengeβs interactions with former court secretary Andiswa Mengo were consensual
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Africa: Match Facts - Nigeria Start TotalEnergies CAF Wafcon Campaign Against Tunisia
[CAF] Perennial favourites Nigeria take on Tunisia in their opening Group B game at the TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024, with the clash set for the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday (kick-off 17:00 local time / 16:00 GMT).
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Africa: Match Facts - Morocco, Zambia Compete in TotalEnergies CAF Wafcon Opener
[CAF] Hosts Morocco kick off their TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign against Zambia at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on 5 July, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 local time (20:00 GMT).
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Africa: Match Facts - Algeria, Botswana Clash in Group B Showdown in Casablanca
[CAF] Algeria take on Botswana in their opening Group B match at the TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024. The match is scheduled for Sunday at the Père Jégo Stadium in Casablanca (kick-off 20:00 local time / 19:00 GMT).
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Africa: Match Facts - Senegal, DR Congo Open TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024
[CAF] Senegal face the Democratic Republic of Congo in their opening Group A fixture at the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024. The match will be played in Mohammedia on Saturday (kick-off 15:00 local time / 14:00 GMT).
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Tears and Anger As Slain Molo Student Dennis Njuguna Laid to Rest
[Capital FM] Molo -- Emotions ran high on Thursday as hundreds of mourners gathered in Molo to bid farewell to Master Dennis Njuguna, a high school student fatally shot by police during the nationwide anti-government protests on June 25.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Left Behind - Why Jar Kuka's Mothers Walk 10km for Healthcare
[Nigeria Health Watch] In the dead of night, with no transport, Nafisat delivered her third child by lantern light. "I gave birth to all three of my children at home due to the absence of a health facility. Pregnant women either go to Shuwaki or Bichi in another local government for deliveries and antenatal care, which is over 10 kilometres," says Nafisat Jarkuka, a mother in Jar Kuka, a rural community in Kano State....
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Court Lifts Akpoti-Uduaghan's Senate Suspension but Fines Her for Contempt
[Premium Times] The court described her six-month suspension by the Senate as excessive
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Reflections On the Hunger Crisis in Northern Nigeria
[WFP] 'As governments, donors, and development partners look to scale support in fragile regions, the question is no longer whether we can afford to invest - but whether we can afford not to'
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Central African Republic: Activists Arrested At Memorial Event
[HRW] Nairobi -- June 25 Explosion Killed, Injured Students; Inquiry Needed
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Saturdayβs Durban July set to boost local economy by R700m
Africaβs most prestigious horseracing event returns with fashion, flair and high-stakes racing
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:A primer for the White House visit by West and Central African countries
Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal should learn from South Africaβs experience when preparing for their dealings with the US administration
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Parents Urged to Ensure Children Are Vaccinated Against Measles
[SAnews.gov.za] The Free State Health Department has issued an alert regarding a measles outbreak in the Lejweleputswa Nala (Bothaville) region of the province.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Disruptive Rains Expected in the Western Cape
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service has issued a severe weather alert for Friday.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Foot and Mouth Disease Contained in Eastern Cape, Limpopo
[SAnews.gov.za] Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has decided to lift the disease management areas (DMA) in Eastern Cape and Limpopo after intensified efforts by veterinary services were successful in containing the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in the two provinces.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Sudan: Civilians in Sudanese City El Fasher 'At Risk From Mass Killings and Starvation'
[RFI] Mass killings and starvation threaten hundreds of thousands of people trapped in El Fasher, the capital city of North Darfur, as fighting closes in, the charity Doctors Without Borders has warned its latest report.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Africa: Wagner - DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal 'Only a Beginning'
[Independent (Kampala)] Kinshasa, DRC -- The peace agreement recently signed between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda "is only a beginning; the real work starts now," DRC Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner said late Thursday at a press conference.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Govt, M23 Rebels to Hold New Round of Talks in Doha
[Independent (Kampala)] Goma, DRC -- A new round of talks between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group is expected to unfold soon in Doha, the capital of Qatar, a senior official of the Congo River Alliance (AFC), a politico-military coalition allied with the M23, said on Thursday.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Barbara Bell Fought All Her Life for South Africa's Children
[GroundUp] Outspoken activist died last week aged 86
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Malawi: Running Mate Fever - Why Chakwera's Next Move Could Make or Break Malawi's Future
[Nyasa Times] As the clock ticks toward Malawi's September 16 General Elections, the political heat is rising, not over who wants to be president, but over who stands beside them. The word "running mate" is now louder than the word "president" itself. Why does it carry so much weight? Because this time, it could decide everything.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Joblessness drives blesser relationships
Transactional relationships put girls and young women at risk of HIV and psychological harm
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Independent Editor Faith Zaba Granted U.S.$200 Bail
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba has been granted US$200 bail by Harare magistrate Vakayi Chikwekwe.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Akon's futuristic $6bn city project in Senegal abandoned, BBC told
Something more realistic will replace ambitious plans dreamt up by singer Akon, officials tell the BBC.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Albert Ojwang's Burial Underway After Tense Vigil, No Police Presence On Ground
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- The burial service for the late Albert Ojwang is underway at Nyawango Primary School in Homa Bay County, following a tense night vigil marked by fear and uncertainty.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Dutch embassy hosts Kaizer Chiefs ahead of Netherlands training camp
The Embassy of the Netherlands in South Africa rolled out the red carpet for Kaizer Chiefs as the iconic football club prepares for an ambitious pre-season training camp
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Farewell letter from the Ambassador of Lebanon to the Republic of South Africa
The Ambassador of Lebanon's tenure comes to an end
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Burundi celebrates 63 years of independence
The 63rd independence anniversary celebration in Pretoria successfully combined diplomatic protocol with authentic cultural expression, offering attendees an enriching glimpse into Burundi's vibrant heritage and enduring traditions
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: