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South African leader Malema charged for filing a gun in public | Firstpost Africa
Alyson le Grange • 14 days agoSouth African opposition leader Julius Malema has been charged for filing an assault rifle in public, with a possible sentence up to 15 years. Known for controversial remarks and fiery statements, he was previously convicted for hate speech.
The endangered Penguins reaches near extinction with few thousand pairs left | Firstpost Africa
Alyson le Grange • 14 days agoThe South African penguins are reaching a stage near extinction with just 9,000 pairs of species left. What could be the reason for their decline? Scientists warn that the species could vanish within a decade if not taken an urgent action. The activists are providing sheers, taking care and offering them with artificial nets. The biggest fear for penguins is not that of predators but not getting adequate food for their survival.
Amid Gaza peace plan, South African President calls on Israel to free detained South African| Firstp
Alyson le Grange • 14 days agoThe Global Sumud Flotilla which is en route to Gaza is carrying around 500 people including politicians and climate activist Greta Thunberg was stopped by the Israeli navy in international waters. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged Israel to be promt in their actions and quickly release the pro-Palestian activist group. Ramaphosa called on and said that these actions showcase infringement and violates international law.
FirstUp: Nobel Prize in medicine to be announced and other big headlines today
Fp Explainers • 14 days agoThe Nobel Prize in the field of Physiology or Medicine will be announced today in Stockholm, Sweden. This will mark the beginning of the Nobel Week, which includes awards for Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Peace, and Economics. Also, an appeal from one of the 51 men convicted in the mass rape of Gisele Pelicot in France will be heard. Here are the big stories of the day
How soon could ‘Day Zero droughts’ become a reality?
Fp Explainers • 26 days agoA major global study warns that 'Day Zero droughts' — when taps run completely dry — could hit parts of the world as early as the 2030s. With climate change disrupting rainfall and water demand surging, regions like the Mediterranean, southern Africa, and the western US face mounting risks
History Today: When South Africa's Oscar Pistorius was convicted of murdering girlfriend
Fp Explainers • 1 month agoSouth African athlete Oscar Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide on September 12, 2014, after he was found guilty of killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius' reputation as 'Blade Runner' made it difficult for fans to accept his crime. On this day in 1953, John F Kennedy married Jacqueline, one of the most talked-about weddings in American political history
History Today: When India-Pakistan clashed for the first time after Independence
Fp Explainers • 1 month agoIndia and Pakistan fought against each other for the first time since their Independence in 1947, on September 6, 1965. The Indian forces crossed the international border into Pakistan in the Lahore sector, marking the start of one of the largest tank battles since World War II. On this day in 1966, South African Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd, often called the 'architect of apartheid,' was stabbed to death
Glenn Maxwell lauds Brevis for rising above early AB de Villiers comparison challenges: 'All the Baby AB stuff'
Fpsports • 2 months agoGlenn Maxwell heaps praise on the young South African batter Dewald Brevis for doing all the hard work and overcoming the pressure of being compared to AB de Villiers.
Glenn Maxwell stars in Australia's series-clinching victory over South Africa with brilliant catch, unbeaten 62
Firstcricket Staff • 2 months agoGlenn Maxwell not only collected a game-changing catch to dismiss the red-hot Dewald Brevis at Cazaly's Stadium, he also got Australia over the line in their chase of the 173-run target set by South Africa with an unbeaten 62 off just 36 deliveries.
'CSK either got lucky or maybe the biggest master stroke': AB de Villiers hails Brevis as he highlights Chennai's luck
Firstcricket Staff • 2 months agoImpressed by the blitz of young South African batter, AB de Villiers lauded IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings for signing him during the IPL 2025.