PRETORIA: South Africa is heading into a crucial African Union summit under growing pressure to confront one of the continent’s most persistent problems: why Africans continue to cross borders in search of safety, stability and economic opportunity, and what African governments must do to make migration a choice rather than
Nigerian online sensation Carter Efe has suffered a heartbreaking setback after his plans to stream live from the 2026 FIFA World Cup final were brought to an abrupt halt by a delayed United States visa decision. The comedian and streamer, whose real name is Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, had hoped to
JOHANNESBURG — South Africans hoping to visit the United Kingdom are increasingly voicing frustration over what they describe as a visa application process that has become more difficult, costly and unpredictable. The concerns have resurfaced following MDNtv’s report on the UK’s decision to tighten visa measures affecting citizens from 33
LONDON — A fresh diplomatic storm is brewing after the United Kingdom introduced tougher visa measures affecting citizens from 33 African countries, a move that critics say comes at a time when calls for slavery reparations are gaining unprecedented momentum across Africa and the Caribbean. The updated visa measures have
Three family members found dead in luxury Bedford home as murder investigation intensifies British police have launched an international manhunt for a Zimbabwean born British citizen accused of murdering his wife and their two young daughters before fleeing the United Kingdom. The victims, Zandile Tshuma, her 15 year old daughter
Legendary American music executive Clive Davis has died at the age of 94. Davis died at his home in Manhattan, New York, on 22 June 2026, after recently being hospitalised with respiratory problems. He was one of the most influential figures in the global music industry, helping shape the careers
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has set aside a Gauteng High Court order that had granted the Zambian government authority to repatriate the remains of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu for a state funeral and burial in Zambia. In a judgment delivered on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, the SCA
A sweeping security operation in Nigeria’s Ogun State has led to the arrest of 46 suspected undocumented foreign nationals, highlighting growing concerns over illegal migration and internal security in one of the country’s busiest regions. The coordinated operation, carried out by troops from the 35 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian
In the final year of her life, Joni Lamb appeared, at least publicly, to still be the steady face of one of America’s most influential Christian television networks. On screen, she looked composed. Familiar. Reassuring. To millions of viewers of Daystar Television Network, Lamb was not merely a broadcaster. She
Two people were shot and wounded in an encounter with Secret Service near the White House on Saturday, according to a law enforcement official. The incident occurred near the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street Northwest. The law enforcement official said officers from the Secret Service’s uniformed division responded
