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The Speaker of the Mozambican Parliament, Margarida Adamugi Talapa, on Tuesday praised the Government of Japan for its continued humanitarian assistance to displaced communities affected by terrorism in Cabo Delgado province.

Speaking during a courtesy meeting in Maputo with Japan’s Ambassador to Mozambique, Hamade Keiji, Talapa emphasised the importance of sustaining support to victims of violence in the northern region.

“We have districts, such as Mecufi, that have been severely impacted by terrorist activities,” she said. “We take thisREAD MORE

Johannesburg – Speaker of the National Assembly Thoko Didiza has confirmed receiving urgent requests from MPs to convene a snap debate on explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The top cop’s allegations have rocked the political and judicial establishment and triggered a call for a full Commission of Inquiry from the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).

Parliament said on Tuesday that Speaker Didiza had received two formal letters from political parties requesting an emergency debateREAD MORE

The former provincial Convener and leader of the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party in the Mpumalanga provincial legislature has claimed that the party’s constitution is biased and publicly burned it as a sign of protest.

Mary Phadi made these claims outside the Mpumalanga High Court in Mbombela after the court upheld the party’s right to remove her as a member and leader in the provincial legislature and dismissed Phadi’s plea to have the party’s leader held in contempt of court forREAD MORE

In a surprising move, Monnapule Saleng is on the verge of leaving Orlando Pirates.

The 27-year-old, who has been the talk of the town over his lack of game at Pirates, is set to join newly promoted Betway Premiership club Orbit College.

This comes on the back of Saleng playing a mere five games last season for the Buccaneers.

It is alleged he has been at loggerheads with the club over salary issues, if reports are anything to go by.

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The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has called on Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka to urgently investigate what it alleges is a calculated abuse of state power by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, in connection with the sudden collapse of a specialised police unit investigating politically motivated killings.

ATM Member of Parliament Vuyo Zungula has submitted a formal complaint to Gcaleka, requesting a full-scale probe into the Minister’s alleged interference in criminal investigations and unlawful disbanding of the Political Killings Task Team -READ MORE

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa is facing a major economic jolt as the United States, under President Donald Trump, prepares to impose sweeping tariffs on South African exports, a move that could upend trade relations, hurt local industries, and threaten jobs.

The Department of Trade and Industry confirmed that South Africa has formally requested more time to renegotiate its trade terms with the U.S. — just days before the new tariff regime is set to take effect on 9 July 2025.

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Jawad Ziyat has been elected as the new president of Raja Casablanca, five years after his first stint.

Ziyat, 57, was in charge from 2018 to 2020 and returned to the hot seat on Monday.

“A new era and a historic responsibility begin today,” he commented following a marathon 8-hour election day.

“I extend my sincere thanks and deep gratitude to the ladies and gentlemen involved and to the loyal Raja fans for the precious trust they have placed inREAD MORE

Kaizer Chiefs sporting director Kaizer Motaung Junior says the players have to get out of their comfort zone in preparation for next season.

Amakhosi are holding camp in Apeldoorn, a city in the Netherlands from 3 to 19 July.

Last season, Chiefs camped in Turkey and this year opted for the Netherlands.

“It’s about cross-cultures and about having a pre-season at a higher level than we are used to, which also has to do with having really competitive training matches,”READ MORE

Representatives of BRICS countries and partner states took part in the 17th summit session of the association, entitled “Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs, and Artificial Intelligence”. At the meeting, they presented ideas on strengthening multilateralism, trade, and the development of AI.

Indonesia participated in the summit for the first time as a full member of BRICS. President Prabowo Subianto called on the countries of the group to deepen economic partnership and expand the role of the New Development Bank (NDB) ofREAD MORE

The 2024/25 ABC Motsepe League National PlayOffs have seen three teams promoted to the National First Division, but is not as cut and dried.

Gomora United were crowned champions over the weekend at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, while the runners-up, The Bees from Mpumalanga, and third-place Midlands Wanderers from KwaZulu-Natal booked their spots in the second tier of South African football.

In going ahead with the playoffs, SAFA disregarded a court order to halt proceedings.

Eastern Cape-basedREAD MORE