President of Egypt Ousted in Military Coup

“For the sake of Egypt and for historical accuracy, let’s call what is happening by its real name: Military coup.” This was a Facebook status update by Essam al Haddad who is the Egyptian president’s advisor on issues of national security. As of Wednesday, the presidency no longer has access to official methods of communicating with Egyptian citizens after President Mohammed Morsi was removed from power by military forces. Egyptians took to the streets... Read more »
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By Ntokozo Sindane On Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013

Mandela Family Burial Site Saga Ends on a Dramatic Note

On Wednesday, the Eastern Cape High Court ruled in favor of the Mandela family in a case against one of their own. Mandla Mandela was ordered to return the remains of former President Nelson Mandela’s childre... Read more »
By Mvusi Ngubane On Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013

Malema Apologises for Attacks Against ANC

Former ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema directed apologies towards President Jacob Zuma and South Africans yesterday, emphasising his regrets for verbal attacks against the president and apologised to the ... Read more »
By Smanga Kumalo On Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013

Mandla Mandela Facing Criminal Charges Over the Exhumation of Mandela’s Children

Nelson Mandela’s grandchild Mandla Mandela is facing criminal charges over the exhumation and reburial of Mandela’s children. Police spokesperson, Mzukisi Fatyela confirmed that criminal charges hav... Read more »
By PAW On Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013

Mandelas Want to Strip ‘Illegitimate’ Mandla of Chieftaincy

The infighting among the Mandelas is getting more intense with each day as each side keeps coming up with new ammunition. The Mandela family is bickering over the recognized burial site of the Mandelas. Mandla ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013

Shrien Dewani Should Return to SA and Stop Wasting Time

Shrien Dewani, a Chartered Accountant from London, has been depressed since 2010 following the murder of his wife Anni Dewani when a taxi they were travelling in was hijacked in Gugulethu Township near Cape Tow... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013

Britons Split Over Mandela Memorial Service at Westminster Abbey

In an unprecedented move, the government of the United Kingdom has sent a request to South Africa to hold the first ever memorial service for an African at the Westminster Abbey when struggle icon Nelson Mandel... Read more »
By PAW On Monday, July 1st, 2013

Shrien Dewani Absent from Extradition Hearing

The Westminster Magistrate’s Court in London heard that Shrien Dewani, 33, is fit to be extradited to South Africa where he is accused of orchestrating the murder of his wife, Anni, 28. Shrien Dewani is a Bri... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Monday, July 1st, 2013

Mandla to Challenge Interdict in Legal Battle with Makaziwe and Mandela Family

At the moment, the Mandela family is not upholding one of Nelson Mandela’s most revered values; unity. The family finds itself torn as Makaziwe and Mandla lock horns in a legal battle at the Eastern Cape High... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Sunday, June 30th, 2013

Madikizela-Mandela Recalls ANC Mandela Visit in April with Sadness

On Monday 29 April, millions of South Africans were shocked to see a visibly frail Nelson Mandela sitting awkwardly on a couch alongside President Jacob Zuma on national television. The ANC had decided to visit... Read more »