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Chris Brown's upcoming concert at Johannesburg's FNB Stadium in South Africa sold out within two hours, prompting organizers to add a second date due to ... Show more
Quick Glance: Chris Brown Concert Ignites Gender Violence Discussion
- Chris Brown's upcoming concert in Johannesburg has sparked a debate about violence against women in South Africa.
- The organization Women for Change has initiated a petition against the concert, garnering over 20,000 signatures.
- Despite Chris Brown's controversial past, many fans remain excited about the concert.
- Advocates stress the need for a societal reevaluation of how violence against women is addressed.
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Tito Mboweni, South Africa's former finance minister and the nation's first black Reserve Bank governor, has passed away at the age of 65 ... Show more
Quick Glance: Tito Mboweni: Former Finance Minister Has Passed Away
- Former Finance Minister and SA Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni has died at the age of 65.
- His family announced that he passed away in a Johannesburg hospital after a short illness, surrounded by loved ones.
- Mboweni served as finance minister from October 2018 to August 2021 and was the governor of the SA Reserve Bank from 1999 to 2009.
- The family requests privacy during this difficult time and will provide further information in the coming days.
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South African prosecutors will not pursue criminal charges against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a hidden cash scandal revealed over two years ago ... Show more
Quick Glance: No Charges for Ramaphosa in Farm Theft Case
- South African prosecutors will not charge President Cyril Ramaphosa regarding the farm theft incident.
- A former spy chief alleged Ramaphosa concealed the theft of $4 million in cash.
- The National Prosecuting Authority concluded there was insufficient evidence for prosecution after an extensive investigation.
- Proceedings against three suspects accused of breaking into Ramaphosa's farm will continue next month.
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Cameroon's President Paul Biya's absence from public events has raised concerns about his whereabouts. Biya, aged 91 and serving since 1982 ... Show more
Quick Glance: Biya: Death Rumors About Cameroon's President Debunked
- Speculation surrounding the health and absence of 91-year-old President Paul Biya has intensified.
- The government confirmed that Biya is in good health in Geneva, dismissing rumors of his death.
- Biya, who has been in power since 1982, faces pressure to run again next year, while critics call for a generational change in leadership.
- Despite his low-profile leadership style, Biya continues to make crucial political decisions and remains a controversial figure in Cameroon.
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South African serial rapist Nkosinathi Phakathi has been sentenced to 42 life sentences for 90 counts of rape he committed between 2012 and 2021 ... Show more
Quick Glance: South African Rapist Sentenced to 42 Life Terms
- A South African man was sentenced to 42 life terms after being convicted of 90 counts of rape, including against girls as young as nine.
- Nkosinathi Phakathi, 40, targeted schoolgirls and forced children to witness the assaults in Ekurhuleni between 2012 and 2021.
- Judge Lesego Makolomakwe highlighted the court's duty to impose severe penalties for such crimes against innocent and vulnerable girls.
- South Africa has one of the highest rates of violent crime globally, and women's rights advocates criticize the government's inadequate response to violence against women.
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Aliou Cissé has been dismissed as Senegal's head coach after nine and a half years in charge, despite leading the team to their first Africa Cup of Nations ... Show more
Quick Glance: Senegal Parts Ways with Coach Aliou Cisse
- Aliou Cisse has been dismissed after over nine years as Senegal's national team coach.
- He led Senegal to its first Africa Cup of Nations title in 2022 but failed to meet expectations in subsequent tournaments.
- The decision not to renew his contract was made by the sports minister due to unmet objectives.
- Cisse is commended for his collaboration and achievements, while the FSF is yet to announce an interim coach for upcoming qualifiers.
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