Musk Says South Africa Banned Starlink Because He’s ‘Not Black’
Elon Musk on Friday claimed that his satellite internet company Starlink could not operate in South Africa because he was “not black.” SpaceX, the parent company of satellite services, is banned from entering the South African market due to the country's widespread Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE). Rulesaims to “strengthen the economic participation of black people […]
Nearly half of women in Africa will be obese or overweight by 2030 – study | Global health
The surprising increase in obesity in Africa has been compared to the HIV epidemic, with stigma and lack of treatment having disproportionate effects on women. Almost half of African women will be obese or overweight by the end of the decade. Recent research By the World Obesity Federation. People in rich countries have slimmerly adopted […]
House Dem blasted for ‘unhinged’ Elon Musk rant: ‘Go back to South Africa’
Democrats portrayed criticism on social media on Monday. Elon Musk To “return to South Africa,” I asked about the “hell” he is doing in the United States. “What was interesting yesterday was that I was watching a video of an interview with Elon Musk with someone who said Italians should stay in Italy, so Chinese […]
Actress KJ Smith Suggests Black Americans ‘Start Looking Into’ Moving to Africa Due to U.S. Political Climate
Actress KJ Smith oddly suggested that black communities “start to see” moving to Africa due to the political situation in the US during a red carpet event held at the Oscars on Sunday evening. Smith added, “I understand our roots,” and after being asked if there was anything she would like to “we want to […]
South Africa v England: Champions Trophy cricket – live | ICC Champions Trophy
Important Events Shows key events only Please turn on JavaScript and use this feature Wicket! Duckett C&B Janssen 24 (England 37-3) Duckett's strength becomes weak as the clip from its leg changes to the leading edge and the ball returns to the bowler. Hello, darkness, my old friend. Share Updated with 04.38 EST 6th: England […]
Wife of US missionary charged in husband’s killing, accused of masterminding murder plot in Africa with security guard lover
According to his church, the wife of an American missionary murdered in Africa was “officially charged as co-author of the murder.” The wife is accused of masterminding her guard's lover and murder group. Beau Shroyer, 44, from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, moved his wife and five children to Angola in 2021 to missionary work. “With a […]
Australia v South Africa: start delayed in Champions Trophy cricket – live | ICC Champions Trophy
Important Events Shows key events only Please turn on JavaScript and use this feature It's still raining in Rawalpindi. It's very light and frustrating, but the outfield is in good condition so the turnaround should be very fast if/when the rain stops. urgh. Photo: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters Share Updated with 04.15 EST Here's something to read […]
Anti-Elon Protestors Tell Him to ‘Go Back to Africa’
The Washington, DC anti-Eronmusk protestor said he wanted to “return to Africa” and “shoot the sun” while being interviewed by conservative content creator Benny Johnson. “Go back to where you came from!” one woman told the microphone when asked what her message was by the Ministry of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader: When Johnson asked if […]
The murder and legacy of the world’s first openly gay imam – podcast | South Africa
“As a Muslim, you always ask: “Did I please God or did I anger him or her?” Imam Mushin Hendrix of Cape Town, South Africa, was the world's first openly gay imam. In early February he was shot and killed, and the identity and motive of the person responsible is still unknown. Reporter Jamie Fullerton […]
‘Trump and Musk are gaslighting’: anti-apartheid artist on how US president and his billionaire ally are attacking South Africa | South Africa
For more than 50 years, Sue Williamson's art has shed light on the issues of South Africa. They first campaign against the apartheid state, then question the extent to which the country has made its progress in reconciliation and memory. But as she prepares for her first retrospective exhibition, the 84-year-old artist witnesses President Donald […]