Hluly Colette

Hluly Colette

Southern African Correspondent based in Johannesburg.
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Ugandan Opposition Leader Charged with Treachery

KAMPALA, Uganda — Military prosecutors in Uganda have added a charge of treachery, which carries the death penalty, to the…

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Budget Cuts Leave 1,800 Doctors Jobless in South Africa

South Africa's healthcare sector faces a severe crisis, with 1,800 junior doctors who have completed their community service now unemployed.…

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World Police Summit 2025 to Host 17,000 in Dubai

Dubai, UAE — The World Police Summit 2025 will bring together over 17,000 law enforcement officials, government specialists, and security…

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UK, Mauritius Advance Chagos Sovereignty Talks

London, January 13The United Kingdom and Mauritius have reported progress in discussions over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, including…

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South African Delivery Service Transforms Township Economy

Delivery Ka Speed, founded by Godiragetse Fareed Mogajane, is revolutionizing service delivery in South Africa’s townships. What started as a…

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TikTok Warns of Wider Impact if Ban Is Upheld

TikTok’s legal team has warned that a ruling in favor of a law requiring the app to be sold or…

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King Khoisan SA Ordered to Leave Union Buildings by Saturday

PRETORIA – King Khoisan SA, also known as Khoi-san Driegaat, and his group have been ordered to vacate the Union…

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Soweto’s Dance Icon Dada Masilo Passes Away at 39

Soweto-born dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo has died at 39 following a brief illness. Her passing comes shortly after she…

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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Passes Away at 100

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has passed away at the…

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South Korea’s Acting President Tested by Plane Crash

SEOUL, Dec 29 — Acting President Choi Sang-mok confronted a major crisis on Sunday, just two days into his role,…

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Death Toll from Cyclone Chido in Mozambique Rises to 94

Dec 22 – Cyclone Chido’s death toll in Mozambique has increased to 94, according to the country’s disaster management agency,…

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Ramaphosa Signs Proclamation for BELA Act Implementation

President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally enacted the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act, effective immediately, through a Presidential Proclamation announced…

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Rwanda Declares Marburg Virus Outbreak Over

KIGALI, Dec 20 – Rwanda has announced the end of the Marburg virus outbreak, Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana said Friday.…

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German Ambassador Presents Credentials to SADC

On December 16, 2024, H.E. Ms. Gabriela Bennemann, the new Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Botswana and…

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African Union Donates $200,000 for Zambia’s Drought Relief

Lusaka, Zambia – The African Union (AU) has provided a $200,000 solidarity donation to Zambia to support relief efforts in…

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