April 12, 2023
South Africa: Court, Media Delve into Actions of Alleged Accomplices in Thabo Bester Prison Escape
Several individuals who allegedly assisted convicted Facebook rapist and murderer Thabo Bester to escape from the Mangaung maximum-security prison will face legal scrutiny.… Read more »
South Africa: Former President Mbeki Meets Ruling Party to Discuss Handling of Ramaphosa Farm Robbery
Former president Thabo Mbeki met with top African National Congress (ANC) leaders at Luthuli House in Johannesburg yesterday. The meeting centred around a letter Mbeki had… Read more »
South Africa: Pretoria Pylon Collapse Forces Ford Plant Shutdown and Output Losses - South African News Briefs - April 12, 2023
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April 11, 2023
South Africa: Putin May Join South Africa's BRICS Summit Virtually
The South African government has elected to consider allowing Vladimir Putin's remote attendance to the 2023 BRICS summit ion an effort to navigate the bureaucratic headache that… Read more »
South Africa: Massive Car Pile-Up Leaves Five Dead, Many Injured - South African News Briefs - April 11, 2023
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April 10, 2023
South Africa: Bid to Extradite 'Facebook Rapist' Thabo Bester from Tanzania - South African News Briefs - April 10, 2023
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April 08, 2023
Africa: South Africa's 'Facebook Rapist' Bester Arrested in Tanzania
A rapist and murderer who escaped after faking his death in a South African prison cell, then spent more than 10 months at liberty, has been arrested in Tanzania, two South African… Read more »
April 07, 2023
South Africa: Gupta Brothers Will Not Be Extradited From UAE to South Africa
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will not be extraditing the Gupta brothers to South Africa, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola confirmed today. Read more »
Tanzania: Katope - A Captivating Tale of Magic, Resilience, and Women's Empowerment
Katope is more than just a cinematic masterpiece; it's a gripping tale inspired by real-life events that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Read more »
South Africa: Short Film 'Mamlambo' Challenges Gender-Based Violence in South Africa Through Mythological Storytelling
From its haunting beauty to its bone-chilling ambiance, this story is a masterclass in crafting an unforgettable and captivating narrative. Read more »
South Africa: SANRAL Appeals to Road Users to End Road Carnage This Easter Weekend - South African News Briefs - April 7, 2023
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Africa: World Health Organization at 75 – Science, Solutions and Solidarity
WHO Director-General Sees the United Nations Health Agency as Central to Protect Future Health Read more »
April 06, 2023
Ethiopia: Tigray Leader Getachew Reda Names New Cabinet as Peace With Ethiopia Holds
The newly-appointed president of Tigray's interim administration Getachew Reda unveiled a new cabinet on April 5, 2023 which will lead the political transition in the region. Read more »
South Africa: 'Facebook Rapist', Murderer Thabo Bester's Mother 'Living in Fear' - South African News Briefs - April 6, 2023
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April 05, 2023
East Africa: How Militarisation Impacts Rural Women in the Horn Of Africa
From the Tigray conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia to the ongoing Somalia Al-Shabaab crisis, to civil wars in South Sudan and the military coup in Sudan, one thing is clear… Read more »
Uganda: Loukman Ali's Heart-Pumping Film Explores Themes of Retribution and Redemption
Get ready for an adrenalin-fueled ride with Loukman Ali's latest masterpiece! Read more »
Kenya: From Folklore to Film - Voline Ogutu's Creative Journey Behind Anyango and The Ogre
Inspired by a childhood folktale, Voline Ogutu reimagined it into a captivating modern film. Read more »
Nigeria: Halima's Choice Explores Intersection of Technology and Tradition in a Future Africa
In a world where reality and virtuality have blurred into one, one unlikely pairing dares to break the norms. Read more »
Africa: Experience the Magic of Africa with African Folktales, Reimagined!
Get ready to be enchanted by the magic of African Folktales, reimagined like never before! Read more »
Kenya: Researchers Discover Two New Strains of Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Kenyan researchers have reportedly found two new strains of two common sexually transmitted diseases among a group of women in a town in western Kenya. Read more »
South Africa: Treasury Pulls Eskom Exemption from Disclosing Irregular, Wasteful Expenditure
The Treasury has withdrawn the decision which allowed Eskom to forego reporting irregular or wasteful expenditure, Eyewitness News reports. Read more »
South Africa: Police Raid Escaped 'Facebook Rapist', Murderer Thabo Bester's Hideout - South African News Briefs - April 5, 2023
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April 04, 2023
South Africa: Inquest into Chris Hani's Death Petitioned on 30-Year Anniversary of Struggle Icon's Death
The South African Communist Party (SACP) has called for an inquest into the death Chris Hani on the 30th anniversary of the struggle icon's death, IOL reports. A petition posted to… Read more »
East Africa: South Sudan President's Passport Recovered in Kenya 30 Years After Plane Crash
Authorities have reportedly managed to locate the site where a plane carrying President Salva Kiir Mayardit crashed in 1993, and recovered his passport. Read more »
Kenya: Top Prosecutor Drops Case Against Opposition MPs Over 'Economy' Protests
A top prosecutor has reportedly dropped charges against four lawmakers over anti-government protests, a day after opposition Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader, Raila Odinga,… Read more »
