Africa: CAF U17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (‘Gift’) to Kick-Off in Cecafa Region in January Aimed At Developing Women’s Football in Africa

A UK soldier has been accused of raping a woman near the British Army Training Unit Kenya (Batuk) in Nanyuki, following a previous murder allegation against another soldier in 2012. The soldier was arrested after the incident last month, and an investigation is being conducted by UK military police, with the Ministry of Defence stating that such behavior is unacceptable and will be independently investigated. The Batuk base, established in 1964, has faced multiple allegations...

Bryan Mbeumo's Rising Star in the Premier League Bryan Mbeumo has emerged as a highly sought-after player in the English Premier League, with Manchester United interested in signing the Cameroon forward following his impressive performance for Brentford this season. In an interview with BBC Sport Africa's Ian Williams before Brentford's final game, Mbeumo discussed the secrets behind his success and expressed his ambition to become the league's best player. The piece was reported and produced...

Summary Two months after reuniting with her parents, Eva Tembo and her mother left South Africa for Malawi due to safety concerns following Eva’s alleged abduction by her mother’s employer, Carlos Rebelo. As the family attempts to rebuild their lives, there are growing doubts about the viability of pursuing legal action against Rebelo, as his lawyer mentions that authorities have been unresponsive. This situation has left the family in a precarious position, grappling with the...

An investigation into the unsuccessful R1.4-billion Ackerley equity deal has recommended that SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer and head of legal Chantal du Pisani face disciplinary action. However, SARU has received additional legal advice suggesting that they should not be held accountable for the deal's failure. This situation raises questions about the implications of the investigation's findings and the legal counsel's guidance on the matter. Full Article

Arop Akol, a rising South Sudanese model, shares her journey from watching fashion shows as a child to walking runways for luxury brands in London and Paris. Despite the loneliness of traveling for work, she finds camaraderie with fellow South Sudanese models, who are gaining prominence in the industry, with one in five models on Models.com’s "future stars" list having South Sudanese heritage. While Akol’s career took off after being scouted in 2019, she highlights...

Summary Under scrutiny for the State's handling of an extradition ruling that permitted Ace Magashule's former PA, Moroadi Cholota, to evade justice, prosecutions chief Shamila Batohi has announced her intention to pursue the extradition of the Gupta brothers once more. This decision comes amid growing criticism regarding the effectiveness of the legal processes surrounding high-profile cases. Batohi's renewed efforts reflect a commitment to addressing perceived failures in the extradition system and ensuring accountability for those...