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Those past commemorations, along with Tuesday’s ceremony, embody deep remembrance of the revolutionary martyrs, and underscore the importance both sides attach to preserving and carrying forward their traditional friendship.

PYONGYANG, June 10 (Xinhua) — Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President, and his wife, Peng Liyuan, paid homage to the China-DPRK Friendship Tower on Tuesday, opening the second day of his state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaREAD MORE

Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni is expected to visit the Cleveland informal settlement on Wednesday morning after a deadly mass shooting left 12 people dead and at least nine others wounded, prompting an intensive police manhunt for more than 10 suspected gunmen.

Mthombeni’s visit comes hours after the attack at the Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, where heavily armed suspects allegedly stormed the community and opened fire on residents in what police haveREAD MORE

PYONGYANG, June 10 (Xinhua) — Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Tuesday that he reached important consensus with General Secretary Kim Jong Un on developing relations between China and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in the new era.

The two sides also had in-depth discussions on safeguarding peace and stability in the region and the world, Xi said when he and his wife, Peng Liyuan,READ MORE

The memorable performances by the Young Russian Ballet Company at Roodepoort Theatre were not just something to write home about, but also boasted a guest soloist and showcased a shining star

The guest soloist was Revil Yon. The shining star who stood revealed on the night was Karmia Postma.

The Guest Soloist

If the company’s young dancers gave the evening its heart, Revil Yon, Principal Dancer with the Joburg Ballet, gave it its fire.

BornREAD MORE

Between Hope and Hostility

For generations, South Africa has represented opportunity for thousands of Mozambicans seeking work beyond their country’s borders. From the gold mines of Gauteng to the vineyards and farms of the Western Cape and Limpopo, Mozambican migrants have helped build South Africa’s economy while supporting families back home through remittances.

Today, however, that long-standing relationship is under strain.

The Mozambican government has expressed growing concern over what it describes as a resurgence ofREAD MORE

There is a famous observation by civil rights activist Malcolm X that “the most disrespected person in America is the Black woman.” Decades later, the sentiment still resonates deeply, even beyond America. Across all societies, black women continue to face disproportionate scrutiny, exclusion and doubt, particularly when they occupy positions of power. Leadership spaces remain contested terrains for women. 

In academia, where intellectual authority and institutional influence have historically been concentrated in male hands, women leaders are oftenREAD MORE

IF ballet was poetry in motion, and its rendition is what touches heartstrings, it was admittedly a sheer joy to watch the Youth Russian Ballet Company (YRBC) rise to the occasion to deliver a breathtaking classical beauty to the Roodepoort Theatre, presenting Le Jardin Animé and highlights from the Romantic epic Le Corsaire, including the passionate Pas de Deux of Medora and Conrad.

Some ballets are seen. This one is felt.

Yours truly was there as aREAD MORE

Kaizer Chiefs, in partnership with Toyota South Africa Motors, have launched the third edition of the Toyota Cup at the Kaizer Chiefs Village in Naturena on Tuesday afternoon.

This year, Amakhosi’s opponents are the current reigning champions of Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, Scottland FC.

Scottland FC will boast prolific former Chiefs striker, Knowledge Musona and Khama Billiat, among their ranks.

“Their participation underscores the Toyota Cup’s commitment to showcasing top African talent and strengthening regional andREAD MORE

A luxury property in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal, has been frozen by the Special Tribunal after investigators linked it to an alleged R9.8 million COVID-19 relief fund fraud involving hundreds of purported employees who may never have existed.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) announced on Tuesday that it had secured a preservation order preventing the sale, transfer or encumbrance of a property valued at R2.7 million and allegedly purchased with proceeds derived from the abuse of the Unemployment Insurance Fund’sREAD MORE

South Africa is mourning the death of King Makhosonke II, Enock Makhosonke Mabhena – the reigning monarch of the amaNdebele Nation, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 65 after four decades on the throne.

President Cyril Ramaphosa led tributes to the respected traditional leader, describing him as a pillar of national unity and a champion of development whose legacy would endure beyond his years of service to his people.

In a statement issued byREAD MORE