Burundi Crisis: Celebrations in the Streets as EAC Condemns Coup

While the East African Community is in a meeting which is aimed at resolving the crisis in Burundi, a former intelligence officer has announced the ousting of the  President of the country for violating the country’s constitution. Major-General Godefroid Niyombare was speaking at one of the remaining radio stations after a number were shut down by those loyal to President Nkurunziza in an attempt to crack down on the unrest that has engulfed the capital city of Bunjumb... Read more »
by Oliver Ngwenya | Published 11 years ago

By Brian Harry On Thursday, May 14th, 2015

Juventus to Play Barcelona in the Final

Juventus have finally reached the final after a hard fought draw with defending champions Real Madrid, plus a first leg 2-1 win over the Spanish Giants. Juventus played it well as they went into the game with t... Read more »
By Brian Harry On Wednesday, May 13th, 2015

Barcelona Win on Aggregate to Book a Spot in the Final

Yesterday night Spanish giants Barcelona booked their spot in the UEFA Champions League final to be played in Berlin after winning 5-3 on aggregate. Barcelona lost 3-2 last night but it was not enough for Bayer... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Wednesday, May 13th, 2015

Train Derails in Philadelphia, Killing Five People

Five people were killed instantly while more than fifty others were injured when a train carrying more than two hundred people derailed in Philadelphia in the United States of America. According to local news s... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, May 12th, 2015

Nxasana and Zuma ‘Engaging’ as Enquiry is Set Aside

After suddenly issuing a statement on Monday morning to the effect that the inquiry into the fitness of the National Director of Public Prosecutions, Mxolisi Nxasana to hold office, the Presidency went on to sa... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, May 10th, 2015

Maimane Voted DA’s First Black Leader in a Landslide Victory

History was made in South Africa on Mothers’ Day as the DA concluded its federal congress by electing its first black leader. Mmusi Maimane was elected with a majority of 90%, beating three other would be... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, May 10th, 2015

DA Congress Opens With Pomp and Fanfare in Port Elizabeth

There was much pomp and fanfare when the opposition, Democratic Alliance opened its Federal Congress in the port city of Port Elizabeth on Saturday. There was much song and dance as the delegates openly campaig... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, May 10th, 2015

KFC Braamfontein Closed as Management Investigates Incident of Chicken Pieces Being Washed on the Ground

The popular American franchise, Kentucky Fried Chicken, popularly known as KFC released a short statement on Friday morning in which they informed members of the public that they had closed the branch of the st... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Friday, May 8th, 2015

SABC Taken to Court Over Live Coverage of DA’s Congress

The opposition Democratic Alliance, on Friday filed papers at the South Gauteng High Court against the national broadcaster, the South African Broadcasting Corporation for its refusal to cover the party’s fed... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Thursday, May 7th, 2015

UN Refugee Chief Says a Crisis is Emerging in Burundi

The United Nations announced on Wednesday that they are very worried about the developments in the Great Lakes Region country of Burundi following the political unrests that have been unfolding in that country.... Read more »