Nyirenda eyes TKO win after defeating Bidvest Wits

Baroka FC coach Wedston Nyirenda

Baroka FC coach Wedson Nyirenda is adamant that his side will beat Orlando Pirates when they go head to head in the Telkom Knock-Out (TKO) final. Bakgakga made history on Sunday as they reached a first-ever cup final after they eclipsed and eliminated defending champions Bidvest Wits 1-0 in the competition semi-final at the Peter… Continue reading Nyirenda eyes TKO win after defeating Bidvest Wits

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DA set to lose Modimolle-Mookgopong

DA leader and premier candidate, Jaques Smalle

The Democratic Allience (DA) in Limpopo has been thrown into disarray following a move to oust its mayor at the Modimolle-Mookgophong Municipality. This comes in the form of two motions of no confidence filed by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the African National Congress (ANC) in council. The two parties filed the two separate… Continue reading DA set to lose Modimolle-Mookgopong

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Cop killed in Nigeria ethnic protests

THREE teenagers are among over 30 suspects Nigerian police have arrested for the alleged killing of an officer and injury of others during skirmishes southeast of the country. The officer was killed in the Anambra State during protests by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), which is demanding independence from Nigeria. A police vehicle was… Continue reading Cop killed in Nigeria ethnic protests

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Millions face food crisis in Southern Africa

Drought

HARARE (Zimbabwe) More than 9,6 million people are food insecure in theSouthern African region following droughts mostly in Malawi and Zimbabwe. The situation is dire amid at least an 80 percent chance of an El Niñophenomenon until December 2018, which coincides with the lean season inthe region. According to the United Nations Office for the… Continue reading Millions face food crisis in Southern Africa

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We Need To Reject Politics That Depicts The Struggle For Women Emancipation As An Attempt To Suppress Men

“Ugly as his views about women may be, Trump represents the world that has disrespected women for centuries. His victory should be seen as a deadly blow to the fight against gender inequality that continues to persist” METJI R. MAKGOBA The world is still reeling from Donald Trump’s ascendancy to one of the most powerful… Continue reading We Need To Reject Politics That Depicts The Struggle For Women Emancipation As An Attempt To Suppress Men

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Visa, CAF seal CAF sponsorship deal

PREPARATIONS for the Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in 2019 and 2021 have received a major boost after Visa, the global leader in payments, announced a partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The sponsorship deal will make the payments giant the exclusive payment services provider at all venues during the tournaments… Continue reading Visa, CAF seal CAF sponsorship deal

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Ngwenya making waves in male-dominated DJ’ing industry

ALTHOUGH female disc jockeys (DJs) do not always get their due in a patriarchal industry, South Africa has no shortage of women who can hold their own behind the turntables. The latest sensation to set the dance floors alight is the multi-talented Zamabuya Ngwenya (25), also known as DJ Miss Zamabuya. Hers is a case of the… Continue reading Ngwenya making waves in male-dominated DJ’ing industry

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What to do when we encounter trials, temptations and sufferings

Motsatsi Kgatla In life you will encounter trials, temptations and sufferings of different kinds which can make you to lose hope and faith on God. When hope and faith are gone, the burden will become too heavy to bear, your soul will be disturbed, (Psalm 42:11) , you will have no peace, (Job 3:11), you… Continue reading What to do when we encounter trials, temptations and sufferings

Kofi Annan: a complicated legacy of impressive achievements, and some profound failures

Kofi Annan (80) was an important historical figure who played a critical role in many key events of the 1990s and 2000s. His death is therefore an opportunity to both celebrate his life and to begin honestly assessing his contributions to the world.

The Ghanaian diplomat’s legacy is complicated. He served as both head of the United Nations peacekeeping and as Secretary General of the UN. His tenure in these high offices – from 1992 to 2006 – were marked by great human tragedies as well as episodes of progress. His role in these events raises difficult questions… Continue reading Kofi Annan: a complicated legacy of impressive achievements, and some profound failures

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