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South Africa's Tabraiz Shamsi celebrates after dismissing Afghanistan's Karim Janat (not pictured) LBW during the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies USA 2024 semi-final match between South Africa and Afghanistan at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Taluba, Trinidad and Tobago on June 26, 2024. (Photo by Robert Cianfrone/Getty Images) South Africa brutally dashed Afghanistan's T20 World Cup dreams on Wednesday, beating the underdogs by nine wickets with over 11 overs to spare to reach the final of cricket's extravaganza for the first time. Left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi (3 for 6) and tall fast bowler Marco Jansen…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe new speaker of the Free State provincial assembly, Mxolisi Dukwana, said he had no objections to his election. Dukwana, a former prime minister, was elected following the resignation of Speaker Ntombobizanele Sifuva. Mr Sifuba is the new MEC for sport, arts and culture, while Nolita Ndungane is Mr Dukwana's deputy MEC. Dukwana was appointed unopposed at a special hearing presided over by High Court Judge Cagney Mmusi. He will serve as Premier of the Free State province from February 2023 to June 2024. His appointment as speaker is seen by some as a way to keep…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesA petition started by concerned citizens has garnered almost 10,000 signatures calling for the removal of newly sworn-in MP Andile Mungitama from Parliament. The petition accuses Mnzithama, a member of the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, of continuing to make hate speech and calls on the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to take legal action against him. This comes after a video taken at a BLF event five years ago went viral, showing Munjitama making threatening remarks towards white people. AfriForum CEO Kari Curiel voiced support for the petition. “This kind of behaviour could also be considered…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesPolitical analyst Rukona Mnguni said a loophole had been created to circumvent a resolution by the African National Congress (ANC) to step down. A special meeting of the ANC's NEC in March passed a resolution to allow MPs who have resigned due to criminal charges to attend legislative and committee meetings. The resolution was set out in a letter signed by the party's secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula. This follows criticism of former sports, arts and culture minister Zizi Kodwa being sworn in as an ANC member of parliament on Tuesday despite facing corruption charges. Kodwa appeared in Palm…

A young man walks in front of a truck decorated with a photo of Mauritanian President and Union for the Republic leader Mohamed Ould Ghazouani Nouakchott, ahead of the June 29 presidential elections in Nouakchott, on June 25, 2024. (Photo by Nicolas Remené/AFP) Mauritanians will vote in a presidential election on Saturday that is expected to see incumbent Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani win a second term in the West African country seen as a linchpin of relative stability in the volatile Sahel region. Some 1.94 million voters will choose from among seven candidates vying for leadership of Saudi Arabia,…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesIt is not certain that Dr John Hlophe will become a member of the Judicial System Commission. Judges Matter researchers say it is likely that the National Assembly will vote on his appointment. News of Hlophe's appointment as leader of the MK party in parliament sparked speculation he could take up a post on the JSC and raised concerns about a possible conflict of interest. The constitution prohibits retired judges from taking up political office or other paid employment because judicial officers receive a salary, medical benefits, pension benefits and other perks for life. If they take…

Reading Time: 3 MinutesIs the ANC's decision to step down a mistake for some in the party? The question arose after ANC NEC member Zizi Kodwa was sworn in as an MP just weeks after appearing in court on corruption charges amounting to R1.6 million. The swearing in of Kodwa, who faces corruption charges, as a member of the National Assembly has sparked debate over whether to reaffirm the ANC's so-called resignation resolution. The retirement rules, broadly speaking, require party members facing serious charges to voluntarily step down from office upon indictment until the criminal case has been resolved. Kodwa…

The 24th Annual BET Awards will be held on Sunday, June 30th at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. Latest Bad Boys Following the success of the film, Will Smith has been announced as part of the performers for the upcoming BET Awards, where he is expected to perform new music. “Starting as a rapper Fresh Prince As one of the box office kings Bad Boys”Will Smith is truly a global icon and we are honored to welcome him back to the BET Awards stage,” Connie Orlando, BET's executive vice president of specials, music programming and music strategy, said…

Political analysts believe the delay in forming a new government shows that political leaders do not care about the interests of the people.Levy Ndu said that in the GNU negotiations, many leaders prioritised the position their organisation would get in the new cabinet.Ndu further warned that the inability of political leaders to reach an agreement could mean the collapse of the GNU.Zingisa Chirwa is an experienced Brief News A journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, she has been covering politics and current affairs on radio for over 15 years. Dr Levy Ndu said the GNU's delay in confirming President Cyril…

Political analysts believe the delay in forming a new government shows that political leaders do not care about the interests of the people.Levy Ndu said that in the GNU negotiations, many leaders prioritised the position their organisation would get in the new cabinet.Ndu further warned that the inability of political leaders to reach an agreement could mean the collapse of the GNU.Zingisa Chirwa is an experienced Brief News A journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, she has been covering politics and current affairs on radio for over 15 years. Dr Levy Ndu said the GNU's delay in confirming President Cyril…