Opposition Leader Shot in Burundi as Protests Continue

Things have taken a twist for the worst in Burundi in the Great Lakes Region after an opposition leader and his body guard were shot and killed by gunmen on Saturday, the head of a civil society group has told news agencies in the country. Anshere Nikoyagize, head of the civil society group Ligue ITEKA, told news agencies that Zedi Feruzi, the head of the opposition party, UPD, and his bodyguard were killed near Feruzi’s home in the Ngagara district. “We heard a lot o... Read more »
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By Brent On Sunday, May 24th, 2015

Why Lionel Messi Deserves to be Crowned the 2015 FIFA Ballon d’Or Winner

Barcelona are in with a chance of winning a treble this season and that is largely due to the influence and contribution from their talisman, Lionel Messi. The Argentine is arguably the greatest footballer of a... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, May 23rd, 2015

Metro Cop Drugged and Raped 16 Year Old

The law enforcement agents in South Africa have been rocked by another public humiliation when one of its members was accused of drugging and raping a teenager in Johannesburg. This was contained in a statement... Read more »
By Chelsea-Summer Lodewyk On Thursday, May 21st, 2015

Panayiotou Case Takes a Shocking Turn

Murder accused Christopher Panayiotou’s bail hearing took a surprising turn in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. During the hearing police investigator, Kanna Swanepoel, revealed t... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Thursday, May 21st, 2015

E-Tolls Here to Stay, Expanded but Cheaper: Ramaposa

It was a much awaited announcement and was not short of reactions when it finally came. This was the announcement by the South African and ANC Deputy President, Cyril Ramaposa about the latest development in th... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, May 20th, 2015

Strike Averted as Government Workers Get 7% Salary Increase

The business community in South Africa has a lot to smile about after it was revealed on Tuesday that the South African government had come to an amicable agreement with its worker representatives regarding the... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, May 19th, 2015

No Conflict in Mayor and SAFA Positions: Jordaan

After the announcement by the ruling African National Congress (ANC) on Monday that the standing president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Danny Jordaan would be replacing the mayor of Nelson ... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, May 19th, 2015

SAFA President Danny Jordaan Appointed as New Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay

In a move that many have seen coming, the ruling African National Congress has elected the South African Football Association President, Danny Jordaan to be the Mayor of the City of Nelson Mandela Bay in the Ea... Read more »
By Brent On Monday, May 18th, 2015

Arsenal and Manchester United Play to a 1-1 Stalemate

Manchester United and Arsenal drew 1-1 in a Premier League clash at Old Trafford. Ander Herrera opened the scoring for United in the 30th minute before Arsenal pulled a goal back when Theo Walcott’s cross was... Read more »
By Brent On Monday, May 18th, 2015

Crystal Palace Ruin Steven Gerrard’s Anfield Farewell

What was supposed to be a memorable last game at Anfield for Liverpool’s captain Steven Gerrard soon turned into a nightmare as Crystal Palace romped to a 3-1 victory over the Reds. After Liverpool opened the... Read more »