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South African tennis star celebrated at Tennis Black List Awards
Telegraph & Argus
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Khololwam ‘Kholo’ Montsi, originally from East London, is coming off the back of his second season at Oklahoma University and enjoyed an incredible 28 singles match-winning streak in 2019, yielding 6 junior titles and 37-1 record. For his...
‘Elder abuse is not just a personal tragedy; it is a societal failure’ – Tafta
Berea Mail
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June 15, 2025
WITH a growing number of elder person abuse cases being reported in South Africa, The Association for the Aged (Tafta) has reaffirmed their commitment to fight the scourge by raising awareness on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15. The...
Davido pulls out of 50 Cent’s UK concert, says 'Africa must be respected'
Pulse
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June 15, 2025
Nigerian singer Davido Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced that he will no longer be performing alongside Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent at the latter's concert in London, UK.The concert, which is part of 50 Cent’s Legacy tour, is...
‘Daredevils had cancerous characters’: de Villiers exposes ‘poisonous’ culture
Hindustan Times
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June 15, 2025
Delhi Capitals are now one of the last two original IPL franchises to remain trophy-less in the 18-year history of the tournament, despite the depth of quality they possessed in the early years of the tournament. One of the great what-ifs for fans...
Andrew McDonald Hints at Top-Order Batting Changes for Australia After ICC WTC 2025 Final Loss Against South Africa
Latestly
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June 15, 2025
Mumbai, June 15: After suffering a five-wicket defeat to South Africa in the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s, head coach Andrew McDonald has hinted at making changes to their top-order when they start their new cycle in the West...
5 indie art spaces in African cities worth knowing more about
The Conversation
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June 15, 2025
Independent art spaces are collectives of artists (and others) who club together to set up a communal space – often in former industrial sites and more affordable parts of the city – to further their practice. These spaces are DIY art...
After Musk’s Feud With Trump and Exit From Government, Will the White South African Refugee Cause Survive?
The New York Sun
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June 15, 2025
Two waves of white South African refugees have arrived in the United States under a Trump-era program granting asylum to Afrikaners claiming racial persecution. With 59 resettled in Virginia and a second group just landed in Atlanta, the policy —...
Hombisa Mbokotho: the award-winning businesswoman transforming industries in South Africa
IOL
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In the heart of South Africa's vibrant business ecosystem, Hombisa Mbokotho stands as a beacon of inspiration and success. Hailing from the sleepy Enkozo village in Flagstaff, Eastern Cape, Mbokotho has carved an impressive path through multiple...
China-Africa film week kicks off in Changsha, celebrating cinematic collaboration
Capital
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June 15, 2025
Changsha, China The 2025 China-Africa Film Week officially opened last week in Changsha, Hunan Province, marking a significant milestone in cultural exchange and cooperation between China and Africa. The highly anticipated event brought together...
Suspect in killing of Minnesota legislator is a minister who evangelized in Africa
Religion News Service
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June 14, 2025
Suspect in killing of Minnesota legislator is a minister who evangelized in Africa (RNS) — Vance Boelter claimed to be educated at Christ for the Nations, a Bible school in Dallas, and preached in Congo in recent years. Investigators move debris...
Aurora Juneteenth celebration about history, culture and community
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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June 15, 2025
Saturday afternoon in Aurora, the African American Men of Unity hosted its 24th annual Juneteenth celebration, a community-wide, four-hour party at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park at 51 N. Farnsworth Ave. The event featured lots of music, poetry,...
Feeling West Africa’s Creative Pulse from the Canvas of Commerce
This Day
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June 15, 2025
An upcoming art exhibition, under the auspices of the West Africa Economic Summit, promises to be a vibrant celebration of the region’s rich cultural heritage and creative potential, showcasing the dynamic role of culture in driving sustainable...
The Kazungula: Africa’s Almost-Forgotten Four Corners
Woroni
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June 15, 2025
If you thought the United States held the world’s only claim to a “Four Corners” phenomenon—where the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah converge at a single point—you’ve only seen part of the picture. Far across the Atlantic, on...
Unearthed video shows Minnesota shooting suspect dancing at bizarre religious ceremony as links to Africa are revealed
Daily Mail
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June 15, 2025
Newly unearthed video shows Vance Boelter, the subject of a massive FBI manhunt, dancing in a church service as his links to Africa were revealed. The video, filmed in February 2023, shows Boelter, 57, delivering a passionate testimony about how...
South African Man Captures Viral Video of Mouse Carrying Knife That Spooks Him at Home
TDPel Media
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June 14, 2025
Isn’t it crazy how the internet always manages to surprise us with something new and hilarious? No matter how much time goes by, there’s never a shortage of viral videos flooding our feeds—whether it’s people pulling off wild stunts or epic fails...
Africa’s future lies in educating girls — I know because I was one of them
LBC
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14 June 2025, 18:13 Amina (right) — a member of the CAMFED Association of women leaders educated with CAMFED support and trained Learner Guide (peer mentor) — with secondary student Hilda. Picture: Kumi Media By Angeline Murimirwa Change is...
China deepens economic ties with Africa at 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Changsha
Capital
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June 15, 2025
Changsha, China The 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo opened on June 12, 2025, in Changsha, Hunan Province, marking a significant step in strengthening economic cooperation between China and African countries amid shifting global trade...
Societies are struggling with a “silent but silent” prison crisis
The European Times
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June 14, 2025
A decade ago, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the rules of Nelson Mandela-a set of 122 directives establishing minimum standards for the treatment of prisoners, inspired by one of the most influential former political prisoners in the...
African Roots of a Caribbean Odyssey of Occultism in the Age of the Internet of Things
The Voice
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June 14, 2025
Chronicles of a Chronic Caribbean Chronicler By Earl Bousquet Saint Lucians living in Lalaland got a rude awakening Tuesday night, that sent shivers up spines and set many hearts a-throbbing, thanks to unexpected revelations of an aspect of living...
Tinubu pays tribute to Abdulsalami on 83rd birthday
Eagle Online
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June 15, 2025
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday paid tribute to General Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd.) on his 83rd birthday. In the tribute personally written by Tinubu, he saluted General Abubakar for his service to Nigeria, both in uniform and in retirement. He...