What animal tracking can teach you about life

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after being charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, related to incidents involving three women between 2021 and 2022. He is set to appear at the Old Bailey on September 2, with bail conditions prohibiting contact with the alleged victims. Want More Context? 🔎

A full bench of the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has upheld the hate speech ruling against Patriotic Alliance Deputy President Kenny Kunene for labeling EFF leader Julius Malema a “cockroach.” This decision reinforces the legal consequences of hate speech in South Africa's political discourse. Want More Context? 🔎

A white South African farm worker, Adrian de Wet, claims he was coerced into feeding the bodies of two murdered black women, Maria Makgato and Lucia Ndlovu, to pigs after they were shot by farm owner Zachariah Johannes Olivier. The case has intensified racial tensions in South Africa, highlighting ongoing inequalities in rural areas, and the trial has been postponed to next week. Want More Context? 🔎

Masaka, a trailblazer in East African women's football, aims to inspire young players in Tanzania, highlighting the growth of the sport and the increasing number of Tanzanian professionals abroad. Despite missing the recent Wafcon due to injury, she remains committed to her role as a role model, promising to return with renewed strength and determination. Want More Context? 🔎

Peace Lekuru has made history as the first Ugandan national to sign with a women's super league team, joining York Valkyrie. The 25-year-old, who has quickly adapted to her new environment and scored a hat-trick in her recent match, aims to inspire other African female rugby players and promote the sport in Uganda. Want More Context? 🔎

The World Food Programme (WFP) warns that families in el-Fasher, Sudan, face starvation due to a 16-month siege by paramilitary forces, with food deliveries blocked for over a year. The civil war, which has resulted in over 150,000 deaths and 12 million displaced since April 2023, has led to severe food shortages, driving desperate residents to eat animal fodder and waste. Want More Context? 🔎