July 30, 2016

UN Peace Force in S. Sudan to Stay Longer; Expansion Possible

The United Nations has extended its peacekeeping mission in South Sudan until August 12, amid increasing reports of renewed violence in the country’s southern states.The mandate for the U.N. Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) had been due to expire Sunday…

South Africa: Parliament On False Claims of Thoko Didiza’s Death

National Assembly appalled by false claims of Thoko Didiza’s deathThe National Assembly is appalled by false online claims that House Chairperson for Internal Arrangements, Ms Thoko Didiza, has died.On Friday, an online satirical blog falsely reported …

South Africa: Man in the Dock for R1.5 Million Dagga

The Hawks in Secunda, Mpumalanga, in conjunction with Ermelo K9 and the Caroline SAPS Reservists arrested a man for possession of dagga on Thursday afternoon.The officers followed up on information about a person who was transporting dagga from Swazila…

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