Thursday, 30 April 2026

My life was easier with multiple women – Akon

Senegalese American singer Akon has said his life was easier when he had multiple women around him.

The 53-year-old record producer discussed his past relationships during an appearance on The Shade Room.

He said his earlier romantic lifestyle was marked by ease and excitement.

According to him, he no longer experiences those feelings in a monogamous relationship.


By Yewande Fasan

Full story at The Nation Online

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Let Ramaphosa say the truth

Photo credit: Sunday World

The on-going anti-foreigners' protests will change momentum on the 4th of May 2026 and all we want is for the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa; is the truth.

The truth is bitter, but it needs to be told to those un-educated sets of South Africans causing un-rest, killings, looting and total chaos in the country. 

Obviously, lack of knowledge from some groups of people in South Africa is causing problems. The government of South Africa is failing to educate its people about the involvement of foreign countries in making what the country is today.

Someone somewhere is not doing his job. Failure to teach the past to the people of South Africa is making them obviously barbaric. No countries can stand alone and succeed alone. We need one another to survive and if South Africa of today is mature enough to stand alone then the rest of Africa is ready to turn our back against them.

Mozambique supplies South Africa electricity; Nigeria supplies petrol and many other countries that I cannot include at this time. 

If South Africa is the boss; we will soon find out but if the killings of Nigerians continue, I will use this medium to tell you (South Africans); we will turn our back, and I know the rest of Africa will follow suit.

Ramaphosa must provide millies corns for his villagers and keep them where they belong; least the rest of Africa cut them off!

By Olagunju, Success Taiwo.

Here's AI Overview of South Africa's dependance of Nigerian oil:

South Africa is increasingly dependent on Nigeria for petroleum products, with South Africa now Africa's biggest petrol importer, dethroning Nigeria. South Africa currently relies on imports for over 60% of its fuel, importing substantial crude oil from Nigeria and negotiating a 12-month supply contract with the Dangote Refinery. This shift, driven by declining local refining capacity, has elevated Nigeria to a primary fuel source.
  • Growing Dependence: As of 2025/2026, South Africa now Africa's biggest petrol importer, dethroning Nigeria, with imports meeting over 60% of demand, as described on Facebook.
  • Shifting Supply Chain: South Africa depends on Nigerian oil to keep fuel flowing, with Arise News reporting that South Africa is turning to Nigeria as a key source of fuel.
  • Refining Decline: South Africa's refining capacity has halved since 2020 due to plant shutdowns, forcing a high reliance on international suppliers, as explained on TopAuto.co.za.
  • Future Security: While supply is currently stable, experts warn on Facebook that heavy reliance on imports makes South Africa vulnerable to supply chain disruptions

Strait of Hormuz stuck in limbo as Trump mulls Iran's latest offer

What to know about the Iran war today:President Trump said Tuesday, without offering further context, that Iran "informed us that they are in a 'State of Collapse.'" He made the comment on social media as his administration discusses an Iranian proposal for both countries to drop restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz but delay talks on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.Oil prices continue ticking up. International benchmark Brent Crude topped $112 a barrel Tuesday with no clear indication of an imminent resolution to the war that has severely constrained shipping traffic through the strait.Fighting between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, which has been a major sticking point in efforts to cement a wider peace deal between the U.S. and Iran, continues. Israel warned more Lebanese civilians to flee their homes Tuesday ahead of military operations. Panama reaffirms canal's "neutrality" amid Mideast war.

Panama reaffirmed the "neutrality" of its canal on Tuesday along with the "need to preserve" maritime transit routes amid the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during the Middle East war.


By Tucker Reals

Full story at Yahoo News

Monday, 27 April 2026

Donald Trump Hails 'Brave' King Charles As State Visit Goes Ahead Despite Shooting

Donald Trump next to King Charles III at
Windsor Castle last September.
via Associated Press
Donald Trump has described King Charles as “brave” after it was confirmed his state visit to the US will still go ahead despite the latest alleged assassination attempt on the president’s life.

Buckingham Palace said the four-day trip, which begins on Monday, will “proceed as planned”.

Sir Christopher Turner, the UK’s ambassador to Washington, confirmed the visit would “proceed as planned”.

He said: “The real point is that our respective security teams have been in close touch for weeks.


By Kevin Schofield

Full story at Yahoo News.

Monday, 20 April 2026

Why Nigerian youths are rushing to get their PVCs

From rising frustration with the economy to growing awareness of their voting power, here are five key reasons Nigerian youths are rushing to get their PVCs.

Across Nigeria, there has been a noticeable surge in the number of young people registering for and collecting their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

This growing interest reflects a shift in mindset among youths who are becoming more intentional about their role in shaping the country’s future. From economic pressures to rising political awareness, many are beginning to see the PVC as more than just a card. It is increasingly viewed as a tool for influence, accountability, and participation.



By Rukayat Badmus

Full story at Pulse NG


Thursday, 16 April 2026

EFF supporters protest: A looming looting

In the unfortunate event after Honourable Julius Malema was sentenced to a direct imprisonment of five years and handed a fine of R60,000. He was sentenced in the East London Magistrate’s Court on 16 April 2026 after he was convicted on five charges related to the Firearms Control Act (Act 60 of 2000).

Men and women glad in EFF colours flooded the streets of Braamfontein with their eyes red in grievances of loosing their commander in chief. They were seen chanting struggle songs at the top of their voices. Some with Zulu rods, some with sticks, some with placards and some crying. 

"Close, the shops!" One EFF supporter shouted at shop owners in Braamfontein (Simmonds/De Korte Street).

Things will never be the same for ANC, so many says when; Nelson Mandela was sentenced but ironically it turned the rainbow country to a better one. 

Today, is Julius Malema's turn and they say again; "things will never be the same for EFF!" Whatever happens afterwards will be recorded in the book of history for the political party of Malema (EFF), or the whole country's political landscape.

One thing for sure, the journey to financial emancipation of Black South Africans has just started, as Julius Malema, rambles to prison for other black people of the country to gain access to the financial pool that some privilege-few have sole-proprietorship to.

B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment), and land expropriator bill are interjects that the modern ANC introduced to checkmate the privilege-few but the role of EFF in financial emancipation of South Africans will not be forgotten through Julius' outspokenness, threats, forfeiture of assets by the State through SARS, just to mention a few.

Is it right to say, the Afriforum's Ernst van Zyl, delivered Julius' head to the bully American President in Washington DC; who once asked for Malema to be whisked to jail?


By Olagunju, Success Taiwo


Malema sentencing: Experts warn outcome could shape EFF’s political future

Political experts have weighed in as Julius Malema appears in the East London Magistrate's Court on Thursday for sentencing in his firearm discharge case.

They told IOL that the outcome could have major consequences for both his political future and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).

"The evidence demonstrated that he made use of a firearm that he did not possess a licence to use, and discharged that firearm in a public space, potentially endangering people around him. However, no one was injured or killed as a result of his actions," said crime expert Guy Lamb.


By Xolile Mtembu

Full story at IOL