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AU Condemns Tanzania Elections Amid Allegations of Fraud and Violence

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 6 November 2025

The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned Tanzania’s recent general elections, citing widespread irregularities, including ballot stuffing, internet blackouts, politically motivated abductions, and excessive military force that undermined democratic standards. The AU’s observer mission reported that the elections failed to meet regional and international principles for free and fair polls,

Cape Town Lays Foundation for First Muslim Mortuary at Mowbray Cemetery

Ragheema Mclean 6 November 2025

Cape Town marked a historic moment on Wednesday with the foundation-laying of the city’s first Muslim mortuary at Mowbray Cemetery. The facility, dedicated to the storage and preparation of bodies according to Islamic burial rites, will serve purely as a storage space and will not conduct autopsies. Faizal Sayed, Chairman

How Waste Pickers Are Driving Recycling and Fighting Climate Change

Ragheema Mclean 6 November 2025

Every day, hundreds of waste pickers, often called “bin pickers” or “reclaimers,” navigate Cape Town’s streets, collecting recyclable materials from bins and landfills. While some see their work as a nuisance, these informal recyclers play a vital role in reducing landfill waste, supporting recycling initiatives, and contributing to the circular

Zohran Mamdani’s Election Hailed as a Victory for Youth and Marginalised Communities

Ragheema Mclean 6 November 2025

Newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has received warm congratulations from South Africans and Capetonians alike. The 34-year-old, who made history as the city’s first Muslim mayor and the first of Indian descent, spent part of his childhood in Cape Town. Mamdani moved to Cape Town in 1996

African Diaspora Forum Calls for Urgent Migrant Indaba

Aneeqa Du Plessis 6 November 2025

The African Diaspora Forum in South Africa has urged government officials, civil society, and migrant communities to quickly convene a Migrant Indaba. The Indaba aims to address the complex migration laws by developing joint strategies for better migration management, integration, and resource use. According to Bongani Mkwananzi, secretary of the

President Donald Trump maintained threats of military intervention in the West African nation regarding the alleged persecution of Christians

Kouthar Sambo 5 November 2025

Nigeria expressed its openness to US assistance in combating armed groups, provided its territorial integrity is upheld, as President Donald Trump maintained threats of military intervention in the West African nation regarding the alleged persecution of Christians. On Sunday, officials and experts in Nigeria rejected Trump’s assertions of widespread Christian

Animal welfare group Four Paws calls on communities to consider pets and wildlife when using fireworks for Guy Fawkes

Kouthar Sambo 5 November 2025

Animal welfare group Four Paws has called on communities to consider pets and wildlife when using fireworks for Guy Fawkes. Guy Fawkes is commemorated every year on 5 November, although it lacks official recognition in South Africa, many neighborhoods still engage in informal firework activities. Speaking to VOC News, Tanya

Cape Town Urges Beachgoers to Stay Safe at Blue Flag Beaches This Festive Season

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 5 November 2025

With the festive season approaching, Western Cape residents are being urged to exercise caution at the province’s popular beaches, particularly at the eight Blue Flag beaches, including Camps Bay, Clifton 4th, and Muizenberg. The Blue Flag designation is an internationally recognized status awarded to beaches that meet strict safety, environmental,

Zohran Mamdani Makes History as NYC Mayor

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 5 November 2025

Zohran Mamdani has made history as New York City’s youngest mayor since 1892, becoming the first Muslim and first African-born leader of the city. His victory over former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa is being hailed as a major win for the Democratic left. Mamdani’s rise was notable

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