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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Mark Nakba Day at Cape Town’s Castle of Good Hope
Pro-Palestinian supporters have gathered at the historic Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town, South Africa, to mark Nakba Day - the annual commemoration of the displacement and dispossession of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians during the 1948 war surrounding the creation of the state of Israel. The event formed part of wider demonstrations taking place around the world in solidarity with Palestinians, with participants also calling for increased international sanctions against Israel. Mlamli Maneli reports…
Suspected Rhino Poaching Kingpin “Big Joe” Nyalungu Shot Dead in Mpumalanga
Police in South Africa's Mpumalanga province say investigations are underway after the suspected rhino poaching kingpin Joseph "Big Joe" Nyalungu was shot and killed on Saturday. The 62-year-old was allegedly ambushed by two armed men at his business premises in Mkhuhlu, near Hazyview. Nyalungu is believed to have been a key figure in a major rhino poaching syndicate operating across Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo provinces. He was also facing pending charges linked to rhino poaching. Motsebi wa Monareng reports.
South African Farmers Struggle With Rising Diesel Costs and Fertilizer Shortages
South African farmers are continuing to grapple with rising fuel costs, as disruptions in global oil markets linked to the conflict in Iran feed through into higher diesel prices. Farmers say the situation has also contributed to fertilizer shortages, with supply chain pressures adding strain to food production. This emerged during Tiger Brands' annual Heritage Tour. Channel Africa's Nhlanhla Mahlangu visited two groundnut farms as part of the tour and filed this report.
Botswana Bids Farewell to Former President Festus Mogae at State Funeral in Gaborone
Following nine days of mourning, Batswana on Saturday bid a final farewell to the country's third president, Festus Gontebanye Mogae with a state funeral held in Gaborone, Botswana's capital city. The burial ceremony that started at the University of Botswana Indoor Sports Arena and ended at Phomolong Memorial Park Cemetery combined military pomp with the Batalaote traditions of his childhood in Serowe, in the central Botswana. Across the country, people gathered Saturday morning in living rooms and at various customary courts to watch the live broadcast of Mogae's funeral ceremony, as citizens pay their last respects to the man who shaped Botswana's strong economy. Shingirai Madondo reports
"America and Israel are like twins, if you are an enemy to America, you are an enemy of Israel"- Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu looks at 35 years of Somaliland sovereignty
Today marks the 35th anniversary of Somaliland's reclamation of its sovereignty- a de facto independent statehood - . The significance of this day is closely tied to another historic date- 26 June 1960...On this day in 1991 Somaliland withdrew from the failed union with Somalia and reclaimed its independence. This after, Somaliland's independence from Britain on June 26 in 1960. Despite lack of recognitionm from the African Union and the United Nations, Somaliland has functioned as a relatively stable and democratic state since unilaterally seceding from Somalia, even as Somalia has remained chronically unstable. Peter Ndoro spoke to Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu | Director of the Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa
"In Goma, some precautions have been taken by authorities and two counties have decided to close the borders"- DRC scrambles to contain latest Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be a much larger outbreak than what is currently being detected and reported, with significant local and regional risk of spread. The DRC has reported 336 suspected cases and 87 deaths. The WHO has declared the latest Ebola outbreak in the DRC and neighbouring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. The outbreak, originating in eastern DRC's Ituri province, involves the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. The variant has no approved vaccine or treatment. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our Correspondent in the DRC, Jimmy Shukrani Bakonera
Uganda Reports Decline in Pangolin Trafficking as Anti-Smuggling Efforts Intensify
Uganda is reporting progress in its fight against wildlife trafficking, with authorities recording a drop in cases involving pangolins, one of the world's most trafficked mammals. Conservation groups say better ranger training, intelligence gathering, and community partnerships are helping disrupt smuggling networks. But officials warn traffickers are adapting and shifting to other species. Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.
"Clearly Nigeria is not capacitated to deal with the issue of Boko Haram even though it has been 18 years"- Political Analyst, Might Jamie
Now to look at some of the stories making headlines on the continent, we speak to Political Analyst, Might Jamie
Peter Ndoro and Tsepiso Makwetla bring you today's Africa Roundup: Your Daily Briefing on Africa and Global Headlines
Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead...
Channel Africa Explores Israel’s Founding and Its Lasting Impact on Global Politics and Identity
Good morning and welcome to Discourse. Today we focus on the significance of 14 May 1948 - the day David Ben-Gurion declared the establishment of the State of Israel in Tel Aviv, marking a defining moment in modern Jewish history and the beginning of a new chapter in the Middle East. For many supporters of Israel, the declaration represented the fulfilment of a long-held aspiration for Jewish self-determination following centuries of persecution and the horrors of the Holocaust. The United States formally recognised the new state just minutes later. More than seven decades on, the legacy of Israel's founding continues to shape global politics, diplomacy, identity and security debates. To reflect on the historical and contemporary significance of that moment, Peter Ndoro spoke to the National Chairman of the South African Zionist Federation, Craig Pantanowitz.
"There’s no question that the way the Palestinians were driven from their land in 1948, is a reflection of what’s happening today"- South African BDS Coalition
Now we turn to another perspective on the events of 14 May 1948 and their continuing impact on the Middle East conflict. For Palestinians, the creation of the State of Israel is closely tied to the Nakba, or catastrophe, which refers to the mass displacement of Palestinians during the 1948 war. This month, Nakba commemorations have been taking place in different parts of the world, including here in South Africa. The debate around displacement, occupation, statehood, human rights and the future of Israelis and Palestinians continues to resonate internationally amid the ongoing war in Gaza and tensions across the region. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Roshan Dadoo, Coordinator of the South African BDS Coalition, a network of Palestine solidarity organisations.
It’s a pity to travel to a country where you work for years and accumulate assets but then you get told to go home and fix your country: Ghana's High Commissioner to SA
Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa, His Excellency, Benjamin Anani Quashie has confirmed that a plane carrying 300 Ghanaians is due to depart from South Africa any day now. Speaking to SABC News on Wednesday, Quashie said Accra may avail more flights to any Ghanians who feel unsafe in South Africa following anti-illegal immigrant protests and targeted economic disruptions in several cities. Tensions reached a breaking point following a viral video showing a Ghanaian national being accosted and harassed. Since then, local groups have reportedly seized property and shop keys from foreign traders, including Ghanaians in areas like Estcourt in the Kwa-Zulu Natal province. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to His Excellency, Benjamin Anani Quashie Â
Mali Junta Under Pressure as Coordinated Insurgent Attacks Shake National Security
The Malian ruling junta has been plunged into its most severe crisis since seizing power in 2020. Recently, an unprecedented coalition of insurgent forces launched a sweeping coordinated offensive across the west Africa nation. The assaults have critically undermined the regime's stability and radically altered Mali's security landscape. Reacting to the attacks, thousands of supporters of the Malian military junta launched demonstrations to show support for the transitional authorities
Ramaphosa Fires Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe Amid Mounting Controversies
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe.In the interim the President  has appointed Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga as the acting minister in the portfolio pending a full-time appointment in due course. The fired Minister Tolashe has been marred by controversies among them that she mislead  Parliament about receiving luxury vehicles from Chinese officials. The controversies extend also to appointments in her office.. Peter Ndoro spoke to Professor Sethulego Matebesi, Political Analyst, University of the Free State.
Pan-African Media Summit Examines AI, Information Integrity and Journalism’s Future in Africa
Good morning and welcome to Rise and Shine on Channel Africa. On The Discourse this morning, we turn our attention to the state of media in East Africa. This, as over 1,000 delegates, 120 media houses, and Africa's boldest communication innovators have gathered at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, for the landmark 2026 Annual Pan-African Media Summit (APAMS). Organised by the Media Council of Kenya, this year's summit zeroes in on a critical contemporary battleground: Information Integrity, Digital Platforms, and Media in Africa. As algorithmic landscapes shift, the surge of generative AI threatens fact-based reporting, and traditional newsrooms struggle under financial precarity, the very survival of public interest journalism is at stake. Navigating this complex terrain requires experienced newsroom leadership. To break down the key resolutions of the summit - Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Linda Bach, Former Quality Assurance Editor at The Standard Group and CEO of the Kenya Editors Guild.
Africa CEO Forum Opens in Kigali Amid Global Economic and Security Challenges
The just-opened Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, has brought together presidents from several African countries, executives from major international financial institutions, global organizations, and policymakers from around the world. The two-day summit is serving as a major platform for discussions on how Africa can navigate growing global economic and security challenges while also redefining its role in an increasingly uncertain world. Channel Africa correspondent Sylivanus Karemera prepared the following report
SA's Constitutional Court Hears Nandipha Magudumana Challenge Over Return From Tanzania
South Africa's Constitutional Court is hearing a challenge by jailed former celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana over the circumstances surrounding her return from Tanzania in 2023. Her lawyer, Advocate Anton Katz, argues that she was abducted rather than lawfully extradited after she and her partner, convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester, were arrested while on the run following Bester's escape from the Mangaung Correctional Centre. Thabiso Radebe reports.
UN Agencies Warn Israeli Operations and Settler Attacks Are Harming Palestinian Children
United Nations Agencies are warning that Israeli military operations and surging settler attacks in the occupied West Bank are killing and maiming Palestinian children. The agencies include the UN Children's Fund and the World Health Organization that have also pointed out that tens of thousands of Palestinian children with life-changing injuries continue to lack access to treatment and rehabilitation in Gaza. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports.
Nhlanhla Mahlangu brings you this week's segment of the African Arty Beats
Here's this week's segment of the African Arty Beats.
Africa’s Travel Indaba Drives Tourism Partnerships and Growth Opportunities Across the Continent
Africa's Travel Indaba continues in Durban on its second day, with the trade floor buzzing with activity as exhibitors, tourism officials, and businesses from across the continent engage on partnerships and opportunities to grow tourism in Africa. Delegates attending the event say collaboration, infrastructure development, and access to information remain key to unlocking the continent's tourism potential. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reportsÂ
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