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‘The elections were designed to be chaotic,’ says rights lawyer as vote counting begins in Zimbabwe

Human Rights Lawyers in Zimbabwe are calling on SADC leaders to ensure regional stability by forcing the Zimbabwean government to adhere to its constitution as well as the regional standard for elections. The call comes after the elections, which have been marred by delays, claims of intimidation and voter rigging, were extended by a day. YNews caught up with Human Rights Lawyer and Activist, Doug Coltart, who slammed the country's […]

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Putin blames west’s bid to preserve dominance for crisis in Ukraine

Controversial Russian President, Vladimir Putin, claims that the crisis in Ukraine was caused by the Western leaders' attempt to preserve hegemony. Putin took a swipe at the West in his virtual address at the BRICS summit’s open plenary session at the Sandton Convention Centre on Wednesday. World leaders have descended on Africa’s richest square mile, in a bid to foster sustainable development in the emerging economies and an equitable world […]

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“The voting system is rigged,” say Zim expats as they bemoan exclusion

Zimbabweans living abroad have lamented not being able to participate in the country's elections. The countries Electoral Act has barred citizens living overseas from taking part, with the government citing concerns that they may be misinformed about the situation back home. Over 15 millions Zimbabweans were registered to head to the polls, as calls mount for free and fair elections. Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda from the African Diaspora Global Network says […]

todayAugust 24, 2023 118

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CSA walks the talk, launches professional women’s league

Cricket South Africa are walking the talk when it comes to backing women in sport. CSA officially launched a Professional Domestic Women's League on Tuesday afternoon at Freedom Park in Tshwane. The new structure comes after the success of the Proteas Women in the 2022 ICC Women’s World Cup, which was hosted in New Zealand and the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup 2023 held on home soil, where they reached […]

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“He put batteries in my pack,” Nasty C shares how son rekindled his love for music

South African hip hop artist, NastyC, says fatherhood has reawakened his love for music and artistic expression. The "Juice-Back" hitmaker made the remarks during an exclusive press conference on the South African Hip-Hop history hosted alongside fellow industry giant, Cassper Nyovest. The 26-year-old rapper and his long term girlfriend, Sammie Heavens, recently welcomed their first child. Nasty C, real name David Junior Ngcobo, says this new journey has also added […]

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‘My body can’t handle it,’ forensic expert cracks at Meyiwa murder trial

Warrant officer Thabo Mosia returned to the hot seat at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial on Monday and in a dramatic fashion, requested that he be released from the witness stand due to physical distress. The forensic officer faced a gruelling cross-examination as the court hearing into the footballer's murder resumed in the Pretoria High Court. Mosia was among the first forensic officers to attend to the scene the night […]

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OPINION | Smoking vs Vaping – your decision should be neither

For decades now, the health risks associated with cigarette smoking have been well known. In fact, according to the World Health Organisation, the tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced, killing more than eight million people a year. This includes approximately 1.2 million deaths from exposure to second-hand smoke. The rise in electronic cigarette use, or vaping, over the last few years […]

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Marumo Gallants on the rise

Marumo Gallants has announced Pitso Dladla as their new head coach for the upcoming 2023/24 Motsepe Foundation Championship. Bahlabane ba ntwa parted ways with Raymond Mdaka and Dylan Kerr following the club's automatic relegation into the first division league. Gallants' hopes of promotion lies in Dladla's hands as he is known for promoting teams with his latest team being Richards Bay FC in the DStv Premiership. Dladla says he's looking […]

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Don’t touch our hair, EFF slams policing of black learners’ hair

EFF members have called for an end to the policing of black children’s hair. This after Andries Booysen, the man accused of assaulting a Crowthorne Christian Academy pupil and her mother, was released on R2 000 bail on Thursday. It’s understood an altercation ensued after the 13-year-old had been barred from attending class over her dreadlock hairstyle. Booyseen has been charged with at least two count of assaults, with his […]

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