People in West and Central Africa are experiencing internet problems with Ivory Coast being badly affected.
Liberia, Benin ... Show more
Africa Live this week: 11-17 March 2024 - BBC News: Updates from across the African continent.
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Quick Glance: Mbeki Criticizes Zuma's MK Breakaway & FNB's License Fee Slash
- Former President Thabo Mbeki criticizes Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe breakaway party for being led by individuals who previously tried to dismantle the South African Revenue Services.
- FNB reduces the fee for vehicle license disc renewal through the app to 69 Rand and offers a cashback incentive.
- The collaboration with the Road Traffic Management Corporation facilitates a seamless vehicle license disc renewal process without paperwork; users can easily scan their license disc with a smart device and securely renew it within the app.
- Jolandé Duvenage, FNB's lead innovator, emphasized the increasing popularity of the service, with a variety of vehicles on the platform and a significant number of completed license renewals in the past year.
Steinheist: The day the fraud became clear: The Steinhoff crash wiped more than R200bn off the JSE and knocked the pension funds of millions of South Africans. ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-21-steinheist-the-day-the-fraud-became-clear/
Quick Glance: Disgraced Former CEO Markus Jooste Reportedly Dies by Alleged Suicide
- Disgraced former CEO Markus Jooste has reportedly died from alleged suicide.
- According to reports, former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste allegedly ended his life through suicide.
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has formed a taskforce to come up with emergency solutions to try and fix the country's ailing economy ... Show more
Quick Glance: Africa Live: Court Sentences Former Liberian Rebel Leader to 30 Years - BBC News
- Police in Togo dispersed an opposition press conference convened to discuss a controversial constitutional reform. Concerns exist that shifting from a presidential to a parliamentary system could lead to the long-standing President, Faure Gnassingbe, staying in power indefinitely.
- Uganda's President, Yoweri Museveni, formally inaugurated the nation's inaugural interest-free commercial Islamic bank. This financial institution is expected to play a substantial role in advancing the country's financial sector.
- A South African entrepreneur has been implicated in the murder of renowned rapper AKA. Allegedly, the individual transferred a significant sum of money to one of the current suspects on trial for the rapper's homicide.
- A French court commuted the life sentence of former Liberian rebel leader Kunti Kamara to 30 years. He was convicted of crimes against humanity and violence against civilians during Liberia's civil war.
Two more suspects, including a police officer, arrested for kidnapping cousins in North West
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-27-two-more-suspects-including-a-police-officer-arrested-for-kidnapping-cousins-in-north-west/
ActionSA slams government for opposing load-shedding ruling: ActionSA was in court on Wednesday opposing the government and Eskom's application for leave to ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-27-actionsa-slams-government-for-opposing-load-shedding-ruling/
To be arrested or not? Mapisa-Nqakula, lawyer differ on her corruption case: The embattled speaker seems to be at loggerheads with her attorney ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-03-22-to-be-arrested-or-not-mapisa-nqakula-lawyer-differ-on-her-corruption-case/
Quick Glance: Mapisa-Nqakula Fights Against Arrest to Protect Health and Life
- Allegedly incriminating documentation was discovered during a raid at her home in Bruma.
- National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has filed a court request for access to the docket against her due to leaked information.
- Rather than surrendering herself for fraud and corruption allegations at a police station, Mapisa-Nqakula sought an interdict for an arrest warrant, highlighting the illegality of the search and seizure operation at her Johannesburg residence.
- She identified National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shamila Batohi and police minister Bheki Cele as the respondents in the case.
Northern Cape man in court for murder of two-month-old son found stuffed in backpack
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/northern-cape-man-in-court-for-murder-of-two-month-old-son-found-stuffed-in-backpack-c1cbd1d8-0fae-4377-8418-d40300ff2441
The price of beer in Nigeria is set to rise for the third time in less than year.
According to Nigerian Breweries, the oldest and largest brewery in the ... Show more
Africa Live this week: 11-17 March 2024 - BBC News: Updates from across the African continent.
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-68531430
SARB’s new broom Mampho Modise unlikely to sweep out MPC hawks: Subhead: Too early for Mampho Modise to have big impact on monetary police, economists say
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/business/2024-03-24-sarbs-new-broom-mampho-modise-unlikely-to-sweep-out-mpc-hawks/
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It's been one month since Saldanha Bay resident six-year-old, Joshlin Smith, went missing. Police say while the search continues ... Show more
Poundland owner's ex-boss found dead of gunshot wound in South Africa, reports say
news.sky.com/story/poundland-owners-ex-boss-found-dead-of-gunshot-wound-in-south-africa-reports-say-13099940
FTA talks with SACU nations on the cards after new govt takes over: The customs union includes South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, and Eswatini
business-standard.com/economy/news/fta-talks-with-south-african-bloc-may-begin-after-new-govt-takes-over-124032400354_1.html
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Authority imposes fine: Ex-Steinhoff boss Jooste dies in South Africa: In the accounting scandal of the Lower Saxony furniture company Steinhoff ...
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Ex-Steinhoff-Chef-Jooste-in-Suedafrika-gestorben-article24823233.html
Quick Glance: Grief and Anger in Hermanus Following Jooste's Suicide
- Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste's suicide sparked varied reactions among Hermanus residents.
- Residents expressed resentment towards Jooste, while others felt sympathy for his family.
- Jooste committed suicide after being informed of a large fine, maintaining his ignorance of financial irregularities.
- A planned protest by the Land Party was altered following Jooste's death to no longer visit his residence.
The accused in the Joshlin Smith disappearance case have abandoned their bid for bail in the Vredenburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday ... Show more
'Satanic' Joshlin Smith case: Let’s find the child and stop with the politics, says Cele
iol.co.za/capeargus/news/satanic-joshlin-smith-case-lets-find-the-child-and-stop-with-the-politics-says-cele-eea73f0e-0e50-4f5f-8cc0-75b62055b96b
IFP promises to crack down on crime, reserve jobs for South Africans: IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa said the economy was on the verge of collapse.
iol.co.za/news/politics/ifp-promises-to-crack-down-on-crime-reserve-jobs-for-south-africans-cb25d06c-1b80-4dc3-bc19-ce1648892d0a
North West municipal official allegedly involved in accident which claims life of homeless man
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-10-north-west-municipal-official-allegedly-involved-in-accident-which-claims-life-of-homeless-man/
Woman kidnapped while exiting her driveway in Eastern Cape: Eastern Cape police have confirmed the kidnapping of 34-year-old Sonam Gajjar ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-13-woman-kidnapped-while-exiting-her-driveway-in-eastern-cape/
South Africa shooting: Johannesburg student killed by stray bullet: The student was in a passing bus when gunmen killed two men in a car in Johannesburg ...
bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68439818
While police in North West are yet to make a breakthrough in the kidnapping of two learners, Zahraa Mohammed, 17, and Bataviya Mohammed, 19 ... Show more
Unsafe police headquarters — Auditor-General issues damning report on Telkom Towers
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-03-unsafe-police-hq-auditor-general-issues-damning-report/
Man with fatal stab wounds discovered in car in Jane Furse: Police in Limpopo are investigating a case of murder after the discovery of an unidentified man's ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-08-man-with-fatal-stab-wounds-discovered-in-car-in-jane-furse/
Police arrest woman after McDonald’s hostage drama, employees finally freed after three-hour ordeal
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/police-arrest-woman-after-mcdonalds-hostage-drama-employees-finally-freed-after-three-hour-ordeal-33631294-afea-4868-8d65-b527574136ef
‘Not fit for any person to work in’ – unsafe police headquarters in Pretoria shut
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-01-not-fit-for-any-person-to-work-in-unsafe-police-headquarters-in-pretoria-shut/
Police respond to alleged hostage incident at Durban fast-food outlet: Police and paramedics responded to an alleged hostage situation at McDonald's in Berea ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-05-police-respond-to-alleged-hostage-incident-at-durban-fast-food-outlet/
IN PICS | SAPS head office evacuated after being declared ‘unfit for human use’: The South African Police Service says it is making arrangements for “alternative ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-29-in-pics-saps-head-office-evacuated-after-being-declared-unfit-for-human-use/
Stolen Mercedes-Benz helped lead police to alleged AKA killers: Rifle cartridges, muthi and matchsticks at the mouth of a petrol tank are some of the items ...
sowetanlive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-01-stolen-mercedes-benz-led-police-officers-to-killers/
POLL | Should UJ and Wits University consider moving premises?: Will changing locations for UJ and Wits University guarantee the safety of students and staff in ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-05-poll--should-uj-and-wits-university-consider-moving-premises/
Ethiopian smuggling ring bust: Police: Limpopo police have apprehended two men suspected of human trafficking after they intercepted vehicles transporting 24 ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-01-ethiopian-smuggling-ring-bust-police/
South Africa: German tourist offers a ride - and is killed: A 74-year-old German man was killed while traveling in South Africa. He had previously picked up a ...
welt.de/vermischtes/article250290324/Suedafrika-Deutscher-Tourist-bietet-Mitfahrgelegenheit-an-und-wird-getoetet.html
Student in car that bumped peers was trying to flee protesters-cop clash: NWU: A student who bumped into two of her peers with her car did so accidentally while ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-29-student-in-car-that-bumped-peers-was-trying-to-flee-protesters-cop-clash-nwu/
Police arrest woman wanted for murder of Protea Glen girl: A suspect wanted in connection with the kidnapping and murder of four-year-old girl Keeya Mbulwa was ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-28-police-arrest-woman-wanted-for-murder-of-protea-glen-girl/
Forest Gate police station 'completely destoryed' after fire: The Met Police station on Romford Road in Forest Gate has caught fire, with the London Fire Brigade ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/06/london-police-station-catches-fire-125-firefighters-tackling-blaze-20414708/
Good news:Five stories that brightened our last week: Reports of war, violence and hatred (unfortunately) make the headlines far too often ...
kleinezeitung.at/international/18238183/fuenf-geschichten-die-uns-die-vergangene-woche-verschoenert-haben
Man arrested after 'holding wife, children hostage and wounding three cops' in Bedfordview
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-25-man-arrested-after-holding-wife-children-hostage-and-wounding-three-cops-in-bedfordview/
Missing man found 'buried on top of grave in cemetery' after tavern quarrel
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-25-missing-man-found-buried-on-top-of-grave-in-cemetery-after-tavern-quarrel/
Manhunt launched for kidnapping and murder suspects in Limpopo: Police in Dennilton in Sekhukhune district in Limpopo have launched a manhunt for suspects who ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-20-manhunt-launched-for-kidnapping-and-murder-suspects-in-limpopo/
EFF manifesto launch fails uncharacteristically to pull expected crowds: The party wants parliament to appoint boards for state-owned enterprises
mg.co.za/politics/2024-02-10-eff-manifesto-launch-fails-uncharacteristically-to-pull-expected-crowds/
WATCH: Brazen hijacking at Durban petrol station caught on camera: The video of the incident was caught on the petrol station's closed-circuit television (CCTV) ...
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/watch-brazen-hijacking-at-durban-petrol-station-caught-on-camera-3eb34c86-6438-415e-a418-1e2c2d03ef41
Umhlali stumps up R100k to replace KZN search and rescue dog Dante: A crowdfunding initiative has raised R100,000 to pay for the successor of one of the most ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2024-02-18-umhlali-stumps-up-r100k-to-replace-kzn-search-and-rescue-dog-dante/
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South Africa: Siblings Accused of AKA, Tibz Murders To Appear in Court - South African News Briefs - March ...
allafrica.com/stories/202403120023.html
#FirstpostAmerica : A six-year-old South African girl named Joslin disappeared allegedly from her house on 19th February. After weeks of searching across nearby areas and ... Show more
SA’s military expected to do more than ever with tighter budgets: how the force has declined over 30 years
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2024-02-05-sas-military-expected-to-do-more-than-ever-with-tighter-budgets-how-the-force-has-declined-over-30-years/
Quick Glance: SANDF: Addressing 30-Year Challenges with Limited Resources
- The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) marks 30 years this year, since its establishment on April 27, 1994.
- The defence force encompasses the army, air force, navy, and Military Health Service.
- It represents a consolidation of the former apartheid-era South African Defence Force, the militaries of the former nominally independent Bophuthatswana, Transkei, Ciskei and Venda, and the former liberation armies of the ANC and the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania.
- The government’s post-1994 policies primarily committed the defence force to safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
PICS: Arrested man among seven killed as SAPS vehicle and Renault sedan crash in Limpopo
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/pics-arrested-man-among-seven-killed-as-saps-vehicle-and-renault-sedan-crash-in-limpopo-06730e73-8dfd-418d-a8f6-517490d41a35
BMW driver 'very, very lucky' to be alive after horror crash: The driver was being treated for shock
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/bmw-driver-very-very-lucky-28780508
Sanlam set to gobble up Assupol for R6.5bn to maximise market position: Sanlam’s retail mass cluster chief executive officer, Bongani Madikiza ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-05-sanlam-set-to-gobble-up-assupol-for-r6-5bn-to-maximise-market-position/
eThekwini Municipality Mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda, welcomed the arrests of six people linked to the murder of Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA and Tebello ‘Tibz’ ... Show more
Quick Glance: Arrests Update: Murder of South African Rapper AKA
- Seven suspects have been apprehended in connection with the shocking murders of South African rapper Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA, and his friend Tebello 'Tibz' Motshoane.
- Lt. Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the provincial police commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal, revealed that the suspects played various roles in the assassination.
- The detained suspects include two shooters, three spotters, a firearms procurer, and the mastermind.
- Police were pleased to have captured six of the suspects on Tuesday evening, with a seventh suspect taken into custody on Wednesday morning.
South Africa: 3 Dead in Braamfontein Shooting, Police Seek Suspects - South African News Briefs - March 1, ...
allafrica.com/stories/202403010039.html
NPA gets new weapon that brings companies on board in fight against corruption: A new NPA policy directive represents a more sophisticated form of law ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-02-06-npa-gets-new-weapon-that-brings-companies-on-board-in-fight-against-corruption/
Nigeria: Militants Abduct 12, Raze Hospital, Police Outpost, Vehicles in Katsina Community
allafrica.com/stories/202402280022.html
South Africa: Six People Arrested in Connection with AKA Murder - South African News Briefs - February 28, ...
allafrica.com/stories/202402280028.html
‘It’s now a war against sabotage of infrastructure’: Sepadi Nkadimeng, executive for corporate security and investigations at Telkom who is leading its fight ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/business/2024-02-04-its-now-a-war-against-sabotage-of-infrastructure/
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Two suspects arrested in Durban with R2.7million worth of cables belonging to Eskom, Prasa
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/two-suspects-arrested-in-durban-with-r27million-worth-of-cables-belonging-to-eskom-prasa-3cb35a22-4043-496f-bf8a-df0aa02c513a
Seven arrested with rail infrastructure worth R175,000: The suspects include six foreign nationals and a South African citizen.
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/seven-arrested-with-rail-infrastructure-worth-r175000-1ba8754b-e000-409d-a96e-b54b56c2dbe8
Police intensify search for camper who vanished at Limpopo game lodge, three arrested for kidnapping
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/police-intensify-search-for-camper-who-vanished-at-limpopo-game-lodge-three-arrested-for-kidnapping-95752f15-7022-47bb-9335-165e337d2974
Cop gets jail time for taking R650 bribe after summoning motorist to KFC meeting: Warrant Officer Chris Caster contacted Aubrey Lebesane and told him to meet at ...
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/cop-gets-jail-time-for-taking-r650-bribe-after-summoning-motorist-to-kfc-meeting-bf2dbc80-e1eb-439a-81ce-88dd0c6367d9
Cash-in-transit robber, who lost middle finger during shoot-out with police and co-accused, convicted
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/cash-in-transit-robber-who-lost-middle-finger-during-shoot-out-with-police-and-co-accused-convicted-b42cb3df-d0ac-41eb-887f-619d9bf0ee86
Women rescued, suspects held on sex trafficking and kidnapping charges: Two Indian women aged between 20 and 24, who were allegedly enticed to the country with ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-01-women-rescued-suspects-held-on-sex-trafficking-and-kidnapping-charges/
Baltimore Police officers in fatal police pursuit frustrated by major’s call to ease off: ‘What?!’
baltimoresun.com/2024/02/21/fatal-police-pursuit-baltimore-iid-report/
ABB in Mannheim can probably breathe a sigh of relief in the corruption proceedings
rnz.de/politik/wirtschaft-regional_artikel,-Staatsanwaltschaft-ABB-in-Mannheim-darf-im-Korruptions-Verfahren-wohl-aufatmen-_arid,1285136.html
The Quezon City LGU condemned the police dispersal of PUP students who protested the Batasang Pambansa.
Full report: news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/2/12/authorities-alarmed-over-violent-police-dispersal-of-pup-students-633
Dodgy Facebook ‘marketer’ kidnapped clients at gunpoint: Top cop urges public to be vigilant and smart when using online platforms.
iol.co.za/pretoria-news/news/dodgy-facebook-marketer-kidnapped-clients-at-gunpoint-fea6d2a5-ca2b-485d-ad57-c305588c2052
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