‘He is too real to wake sleeping dogs’ – Huddah Monroe on why Malema can’t be president
Kenyan socialite and beauty entrepreneur, Huddah Monroe, has expressed scepticism about the potential of South African opposition leader Julius Malema ever being president. In a series of Insta stories while sharing the opposition leader’s latest speech, opinionated Huddah, shared her views on Malema’s political aspirations, asserting that his unfiltered realism might hinder his chances in […]
8 people dead as gunmen open fire at birthday party in South Africa
Eight people were killed and three wounded after two gunmen entered a home and opened fire on a group of people celebrating a birthday at a home in South Africa on Sunday evening, according to the South African police service (SAPS). The shooting happened in the southern port city of Gqeberha, formerly Port Elizabeth, and […]
8 people dead as gunmen open fire at birthday party in South Africa
Eight people were killed and three wounded after two gunmen entered a home and opened fire on a group of people celebrating a birthday at a home in South Africa on Sunday evening, according to the South African police service (SAPS). The shooting happened in the southern port city of Gqeberha, formerly Port Elizabeth, and […]
3 African countries with similar national anthems
Three African countries namely South Africa, Zambia and Tanzania have national anthems that are based on the same hymn. The three countries’ national anthems are based on the hymn Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika (Xhosa word for Lord Bless Africa) which was composed in 1897 by Enoch Sontoga. The song became a pan-African liberation song and versions […]
Sakaja’s academic qualifications saga attract attention in South Africa
South Africa’s former public protector Thuli Madonsela has weighed in on Kenya’s degree requirement for politicians running for governor, suggesting that South Africa follows suit when hiring prime ministers, Members of Executive Councils (MECs), ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs) and presidents. This week she reacted to reports that the Commission for University Education (CUE) revoked […]
How to apply for South African visa in Kenya
In case you weren’t sure, yes, Kenyans need a visa to visit South Africa, even for short stays. Only diplomatic, official and service passport holders from Kenya can enter South Africa without a visa. However, the best part is that those travelling for tourism or business can now apply for the South Africa electronic visa. […]
22-year-old Kenyan found hiding in the wheel section of South African cargo plane that flew from Nairobi to Netherlands
The Dutch military police have confirmed a stowaway found alive in a plane’s wheel section in Amsterdam on Sunday is a 22-year-old Kenyan man. He plans to apply for asylum in the Netherlands. He is conscious and able to communicate, and currently receiving medical treatment in hospital. The Cargolux freight flight he was found on […]