Dec 21, 2024
International Politics

21-year-old Russian soldier admits to killing Ukrainian civilian

Russian soldier, 21-year-old, Vadim Shishimarin, made an appearance at the Kyiv district court on Wednesday and pleaded guilty to murdering a 62-year-old civilian in northeastern Ukraine in the first war crimes trial of the conflict. This case happens to hold a huge symbolic value to Ukraine. Shishimarin was the tank commander, took part in the […]

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International Politics

Violent Outbreak Disrupts The Funeral Of Palestinian Journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh

The funeral service of Shireen Abu Akleh, a former Al Jazeera journalist who was killed by a gunshot to the head two days prior, erupted into catastrophic violence and mayhem. Videos of the funeral procession shared by Al Jazeera provide disturbing visuals of a conflict breaking out between Israeli riot police and hordes of mourners. […]

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Politics

Zandile Mafes Case Postponed to June

Magistrate Ronel Oliver postponed the case to June 9 after state advocate Mervyn Menigo informed the court that the forensic reports were still outstanding and requested the matter be postponed. Zandile Mafe, accused of setting parliament alight, appeared shortly at the Cape Town magistrate’s court on Thursday 12 May. Mafe who was arrested on January […]

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Politics

EFF Condemns Department of Sports, Arts and Culture for Wasteful Expenditure on R22 Million Monument Flag

Yesterday, the EFF released a statement calling out the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture and its presiding Minister, Mr Nathi Mthethwa, for their intended expenditure of R22 million on a monument flag meant to symbolise and encourage “unity” and “social cohesion”. The political party asserts that the endeavour is a “useless” waste of taxpayer’s […]

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International Politics

Ambassador Sergey Andreev Shamed by Protesters

“Protesters splashed red liquid onto Russia’s ambassador to Poland on Monday as diplomats visited a Warsaw cemetery and memorial complex.” The Russian Ambassador Sergey Andreev received an embarrassing welcome from protesters, along with other diplomats. The group attended a memorial ceremony in honour of the Red Army soldiers killed in World War II. Protesters unexpectedly […]

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News Politics

Hillary Gardee: One Suspect Confirmed as “ANC Employee”

ANC Mpumalanga Chief WHIP Vincent Mlombo confirms the identity of one of the suspects, to being an employee of the ANC Office of the legislature. Although the name cannot be revealed under Media Law, until the take a stand at in court. This information confirat suspicions of political members or members related to members of […]

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News Politics

Hillary Gardee: Two Suspects Alleged to Be of High Status

It was alleged by the EFF political leader Julius Malema during Hillary Gardees funeral proceedings that the murder of Hillary happens to be politically related and that the suspects are well known political members residing in Mpumalanga. Three suspects will make their appearance in court for bail applications. Hillary Gardee was reported missing a week […]

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News Politics

Julius Malema :”You Will Never Walk This Path Alone”

President of the Economic Freedom Fighters Julius Malema, consoles former EFF Secretary General Godrich Gardee. Taking the podium, Malema thanks Gardee for being there for him and the EFF even when never needed to, requesting Gardee allows him to return the favour and give him the support in return. Malema has been since the missing […]

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Politics

Justice Mandisa Maya nominated for Deputy Chief Justice position

President Cyril Ramaphosa has stated in a letter received by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo that he was considering appointing Justice Mandisa Maya as Deputy Chief Justice and look to consult the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on her suitability. Justice Mandisa Maya who is currently the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal has accepted the […]

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Politics

Public Demands Transparency Over DA Steenhuisen Ukrain Trip

South Africans wish to hear from the DA on how DA leader John Steenhuisen’s trip to the Ukrain is sponsored. “As the DA stand for transparency, can they clarify who is paying for the 6 day trip of John Steenhuisen to Ukraine. Is it a private trip, a sponsored trip or a taxpayer funded jaunt?” […]

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