Category: South Africa
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Chidimma Adetshina’s Fraudulent Birth Certificate Exposed
The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has announced an investigation into two officials from the Department of Home Affairs for alleged involvement in a fraudulent birth registration linked to Chidimma Adetshina’s mother. Three officials are suspected of being connected to the case, with one having died and the other two under investigation. Advocate Constance Moitse,…
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Miss South Africa Contestant Chidimma Adetshina Withdraws Amid Nationality Controversy
Chidimma Adetshina, a contestant in the Miss South Africa pageant, has withdrawn from the competition, citing concerns for her and her family’s safety and well-being. The decision follows a preliminary investigation by the home affairs department, which found that Adetshina’s mother may have committed “identity theft” to acquire South African nationality. Adetshina, a 23-year-old law…
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11 Dead as Deadly Tornadoes Sweep Through South Africa
Tornadoes struck parts of South Africa’s coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal on Monday, June 3 2024 leaving at least 11 people dead and over 50 others injured, authorities confirmed. The storms caused extensive damage, particularly in Tongaat, a town in northern KwaZulu-Natal, where images from affected neighborhoods revealed debris strewn across numerous destroyed homes. “The damage…
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Five Men Accused of Murdering South African Rapper AKA Denied Bail
Five men accused of murdering South African rapper AKA have been denied bail. The suspects appeared in the Durban magistrate’s court on Wednesday, where their bail application was rejected. The magistrate deemed releasing them would be reckless and irresponsible, according to News24. The killing of AKA, along with his close friend Tebello Motsoane, occurred last…
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Fikile Mlomo, Renowned Gospel Singer, Diagnosed with Spinal Tumour
Renowned South African gospel singer Fikile Mlomo has been diagnosed with a spinal tumour, revealing the news on Facebook after experiencing a loss of mobility for the past two months. The beloved singer, known for hits like “Izinyembezi,” now relies on a wheelchair and walker to move around. In her announcement, Mlomo expressed her determination…
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South African Comedian Kagiso ‘Pope’ Ramoshai Dies in Tragic Car Accident
Tragic news has struck the entertainment industry as beloved South African comedian, Kagiso Ramoshai, widely known as “Pope,” has passed away in a car crash. Pope’s untimely demise was confirmed by his family in a statement released by his brother, Tshepo Ramoshai, on Sunday, April 1, 2024 morning. “It is with great sadness that we…
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Six Arrested in Connection with Killing of South African Kaizer Chiefs Footballer
Six individuals have been apprehended in connection with the tragic killing of South African footballer Luke Fleurs. The 24-year-old player for Kaizer Chiefs met his untimely demise in a car-jacking incident at a petrol station in Johannesburg on April 3, 2024. According to police reports, the arrests were made in Soweto on the morning of…
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Jacob Zuma wins court battle to stand in South Africa’s election
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has won a significant court battle that allows him to participate in the upcoming general election in May, overturning a ban imposed by the electoral commission. The electoral commission had initially barred Zuma from running due to a contempt of court conviction. However, the electoral court’s decision to reverse…
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Gcaba Family of South Africa Refutes Accusations of Involvement in AKA’s Murder
Last Wednesday, prosecutors in the rapper’s murder trial told the court that the Gcaba family is suspected to have had a hand in the murder of the rapper. A statement presented to the court by the investigating officer alleged that one of Mr. Gcaba’s companies transferred over 800,000 rand ($42,000; £33,000) to the bank account…
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Jacob Zuma Survives Car Accident on Thursday Night
Former South African President Jacob Zuma narrowly escaped unharmed from a car crash that occurred on Thursday night, March 28, 2024. The incident took place around 7:00 PM when a vehicle in his convoy was involved in a collision between Gingindlovu and Eshowe in the KwaZulu-Natal province. Fortunately, reports confirm that neither Zuma nor his…