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“I saw Nelson Mandela slap his wife Evelyn in the presence of kids” South African novelist Zakes Mda says as he supports Wa Thiongo's son for speaking against abuse

"I saw Nelson Mandela slap his wife Evelyn in the presence of kids" South African novelist Zakes Mda says as he supports Wa Thiongo

Popular South African novelist, poet and playwright, Zakes Mda, 76, has declared his support for Mukoma Wa Thiongo after the poet revealed that his father, Ngugi wa Thiongo, a famous Kenyan author, physically abused his mother multiple times.   Mukoma shocked the world when he took to X on March …

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South African man sentenced to life imprisonment for raping 90-year-old grandmother and brutally assaulting her with machete

South African man sentenced to life imprisonment for raping 90-year-old grandmother and brutally assaulting her with machete

The Groblersdal Regional Court in Limpopo, South Africa, has sentenced a 35-year-old man to life imprisonment after he was convicted of raping and assaulting a 90-year-old woman.    The court heard that on July 31, 2022, Ephraim Matshela Madiba broke into the house of the elderly woman at Elandskraal and …

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Is it today that you have been hungry? – Yoruba cleric in the diaspora slams Nigerians from South West for staging protest over hunger (video)

A Nigerian cleric in the diaspora has berated the Yorubas for staging protests over hunger and economic hardship.    In a video making the rounds on social media, the clergyman who spoke in Yoruba asked his kinsmen if they had been cursed for speaking against the Tinubu administration.    In …

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Indian teacher suspended for allegedly calling black pupils monkeys in South Africa

Indian teacher suspended for allegedly calling black pupils monkeys in South Africa

A teacher at Curro Academy Protea Glen in Soweto, South Africa, has been suspended following allegations of racism.    According to media reports, an Indian teacher, Tayabah Jadwat, allegedly called three pupils monkeys after they were reportedly disruptive in class and the school management tried to sweep the matter under …

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Vice President Kashim Shettima celebrates with Super Eagles squad following their victory over South Africa to qualify for AFCON final (video)

Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima joined the Super Eagles squad to celebrate after their victory over South Africa to qualify for the AFCON final.      Nigeria defeated South Africa on penalties in the semi-final clash at the Stade de la Bouake on Wednesday, February 7, to advance to …

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