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Gabon coup: Bongo’s rule ended by failed promises and shifting alliances
1st September 2023 The Bongo family’s 56 year hold on power in Gabon was abruptly brought to an end with a military coup on 30 August. The military takeover happened... →
Winnie and Mandela biography: a masterful tale of South Africa’s troubled, iconic power couple
1st September 2023 A new book on South African liberation struggle icons Nelson and Winnie Mandela is a masterful biography of the pair. It’s a work of scholarship... →
Burkina Faso says leader discussed possible military cooperation with Russian delegation
By: Reuters 1st September 2023 A Russian delegation held talks with Burkina Faso's interim president Ibrahim Traore on Thursday at a meeting that included discussions on possible... →
DA says PP candidates not suitable, calls for new applications
By: Thabi Shomolekae 29th August 2023 The Democratic Alliance stated on Tuesday that it will not be supporting any of the shortlisted candidates for the appointment of Public Protector,... →
DA calls for reopening of applications for Public Protector
29th August 2023 "We hold the view that none of the candidates interviewed are suitable for appointment, given the enormous responsibility this position holds. The... →
Shocking silence from Ramaphosa over Zimbabwe’s stolen election
28th August 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa’s continued silence over Zimbabwe’s sham elections, which saw Emmerson Mnangagwa controversially "re-elected" for a... →
Northam pays R2.4bn dividend, highlights business risk ahead
By: Martin Creamer 25th August 2023 The current platinum group metals (PGMs) basket price puts 70% of the South African production base at a loss when taking into account replacement... →
Has the Department of Defence been a victim of a ransomware attack?
25th August 2023 The Minister of Defence and and Military Veterans, Thandi Modise, should urgently provide clarity on unconfirmed reports claiming that the... →