News24 | Dropped charges and indefinite delays as LPC's Mpofu inquiry stalls

Charges related to the R1 billion City of Cape Town tender fraud case against former mayoral committee member Malusi Booi, alleged 28s gang leader Ralph Stanfield, his wife Nicole Johnson, and over 20 others have been provisionally withdrawn by the State. This development marks a significant shift in the high-profile case, which has garnered considerable attention. The withdrawal of charges leaves the future of the involved parties uncertain, as they had faced serious allegations regarding...

EPAThe UK government has decided to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a move critics argue undermines UK security by relinquishing a strategic foothold in the Indian Ocean. The decision stems from legal pressures related to the UK-US military base on Diego Garcia, where ministers fear that failing to comply with international rulings could render the base inoperable. Additionally, the government aims to prevent potential foreign military presence in the islands, particularly from...

The P39-1 highway in South Africa gained international attention after President Donald Trump used it in a video claiming white people were being persecuted, featuring a burial site of crosses representing Afrikaners murdered. Locals clarified that the crosses were a temporary memorial for Roland Collyer's aunt and uncle, murdered in 2020, and not a burial site, highlighting ongoing racial tensions and violence in the region. Despite the misrepresentation, Collyer expressed hope that Trump's focus on...

Mosquitoes should be given malaria drugs to clear their infection so they can no longer spread the disease, say US researchers. Harvard researchers propose using two effective drugs that can eliminate malaria parasites in mosquitoes through their legs, aiming to coat bed nets with this drug cocktail. This innovative approach contrasts with current insecticide methods, which are becoming less effective due to mosquito resistance. The next step is to test these anti-malarial bed nets in...

Muzarabani faced back issues that limited his playing time with Northants but still gained valuable experience, learning to bowl effectively in English conditions and building relationships with teammates. Despite his injury, he engaged with fans to enhance his communication skills and professionalism. Returning to international cricket in late 2020, he secured an IPL contract with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, aiming to become Zimbabwe's second bowler to reach 100 Test wickets, while noting the team's belief in...

SummaryKenyan activist Boniface Mwangi was detained in Tanzania for three days before being released following intervention from Kenya's foreign ministry. Mwangi, who was arrested alongside Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire while attending a court case for opposition leader Tundu Lissu, was reportedly deported back to Kenya where he was received by the National Commission on Human Rights. Concerns had been raised regarding his health and the lack of consular access during his detention, prompting diplomatic efforts...