Kholofelo Morena

Kholofelo Morena

Southern African Correspondent based in Johannesburg
478 Articles

Dangote Refinery Accuses Government of Shortchanging Local Plants

Lagos, Nigeria – Africa’s largest oil refinery, Dangote, has accused the Nigerian government of failing to ensure adequate crude oil…

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South Africa Reflects on 30 Years of Freedom

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa marked the 30th anniversary of the country's freedom and democracy by calling for a period…

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South Africa’s Visa Backlog Labeled ‘Abnormal’ by Home Affairs Minister

South Africa’s visa backlog has hit critical levels, with Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber calling the situation "abnormal." The backlog,…

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Iraq on Brink of Legalizing Child Marriage

Baghdad, Iraq – A proposed amendment to Iraq’s Personal Status Law, which could legalize child marriage, has sparked widespread outrage…

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New IOM Chief Vows Support to South Sudan

Juba, South Sudan – The new Chief of Mission for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in South Sudan, Ms.…

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South Africa Advances Controversial Health Bill

Johannesburg – President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that South Africa will forge ahead with implementing the National Health Insurance (NHI)…

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Miss SA Contestant Withdraws Over Mother’s Fraud Probe

Johannesburg, South Africa – Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Adetshina has abruptly withdrawn from the competition amid a deepening investigation…

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Somali, Algerian Ministers Deepen Bilateral Ties in Jeddah

Jeddah, August 7, 2024 – Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ahmed Ma'alam Faqi Ahmed, met with his Algerian counterpart,…

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Miss SA Contestant’s Mother Under Investigation for Fraud

Johannesburg, South Africa – The Department of Home Affairs has announced a deepening probe into the citizenship of Miss SA…

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McKenzie Digs In on Miss SA Nationality Row

Johannesburg – The controversy surrounding Miss South Africa contestant Vanessa Chidimma Adetshina’s nationality has deepened, with Sports, Arts, and Culture…

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AfDB Approves $39.2m Loan for Burkina Faso Youth

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has pledged its support to Burkina Faso’s youth by approving…

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Congo Crisis Spills Over as Police Flee to Uganda

Kampala, Uganda – The intensifying conflict between the Congolese army and M23 rebels has triggered a fresh wave of refugees…

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US Completes Niger Withdrawal

Washington, DC – The United States military has officially concluded its withdrawal from Niger, marking the end of a significant…

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Shell, BP to Foot Part of Sapref Revival Bill

Cape Town, South Africa – Oil giants Shell and BP will contribute approximately $15 million towards the operational costs of…

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South Africa Celebrates Kani’s OBE Honour

Pretoria, South Africa – Renowned South African actor, director, and playwright Dr. John Kani has been bestowed with the prestigious…

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