As South Africa gears up to observe 16 days of activism against women and children from Monday, a team of professionals from Shout-it-Now says it's imperative to focus on adolescent girls and young women.

Monday also marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

  Lulu Gaboo spoke to Veronica Molefe from Shout-it-Now and 2nd deputy chairperson on SANAC's Health Professionals Civil Society Forum.

As South Africa gears up to observe 16 days of activism against women and children from Monday, a team of professionals from Shout-it-Now says it's imperative to focus on adolescent girls and young women.
Monday also marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
  Lulu Gaboo spoke to Veronica Molefe from Shout-it-Now and 2nd deputy chairperson on SANAC's Health Professionals Civil Society Forum.

South Africa gears up to observe 16 days of activism against women and children

The local Councillor in the Diepkloof Soweto area in South Africa, Brenda Dammie has called on the community to boycott the shops of foreign nationals in the area.

She was speaking to Channel Africa on the sideline after the candlelight ceremony held in memory of the latest child to die of alleged food poisoning after consuming snacks bought at the local spaza shop.

Dammie also cautioned them against registering the shops on behalf of the foreign nationals.

The alleged food poisoning in the country has resulted in the deaths of at least 22 children.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa reporter, Sisi Segalo.

The local Councillor in the Diepkloof Soweto area in South Africa, Brenda Dammie has called on the community to boycott the shops of foreign nationals in the area.
She was speaking to Channel Africa on the sideline after the candlelight ceremony held in memory of the latest child to die of alleged food poisoning after consuming snacks bought at the local spaza shop.
Dammie also cautioned them against registering the shops on behalf of the foreign nationals.
The alleged food poisoning in the country has resulted in the deaths of at least 22 children.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa reporter, Sisi Segalo.

The community of Diepkloof Soweto area in South Africa has been urged to boycott the shops of foreign nationals

The Pan-African Parliament is hosting a meeting of the Permanent Representatives Committee Sub-Committee on Human Rights, Democracy, and Governance to deliberate on key issues shaping Africa's governance and human rights landscape in Midrand, Johannesburg South Africa.

The two-day session includes high-level presentations, discussions, and strategic planning aimed at advancing democratic governance and human rights across the continent.

Channel Africa reporter, Nhlanhla Mahlangu spoke to Ambassador Salah Hammad Head of the African Governance Architecture at the African Union.

The Pan-African Parliament is hosting a meeting of the Permanent Representatives Committee Sub-Committee on Human Rights, Democracy, and Governance to deliberate on key issues shaping Africa's governance and human rights landscape in Midrand, Johannesburg South Africa.
The two-day session includes high-level presentations, discussions, and strategic planning aimed at advancing democratic governance and human rights across the continent.
Channel Africa reporter, Nhlanhla Mahlangu spoke to Ambassador Salah Hammad Head of the African Governance Architecture at the African Union.

The Pan-African Parliament hosts the Permanent Representatives Committee Sub-Committee on Human Rights, Democracy, and Governance 

Almost 190 journalists have been killed in Gaza since the war began 14 months ago. Hamza Chalan, a dedicated and passionate photojournalist has spent years documenting the human stories in Gaza, capturing both the hardships and the enduring spirit of its people.

His work has garnered international attention for its raw authenticity and emotional depth, providing a window into a world seldom seen by outsiders.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Hamza Chalan who is in South Africa to give a talk at the Soweto Muslim Association

Almost 190 journalists have been killed in Gaza since the war began 14 months ago. Hamza Chalan, a dedicated and passionate photojournalist has spent years documenting the human stories in Gaza, capturing both the hardships and the enduring spirit of its people.
His work has garnered international attention for its raw authenticity and emotional depth, providing a window into a world seldom seen by outsiders.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Hamza Chalan who is in South Africa to give a talk at the Soweto Muslim Association

Almost 190 journalists have been killed in Gaza since the war began 14 months ago

The operation to bring illegal miners who remain underground at an unused mine shaft in South Africa's North West province has begun. The Stilfontein mine shaft 11 has been a talking point for many days and left community members eager to assist.

With the appointment of the task team by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu the community says they have been left out of the process. Community leaders say they are worried about the miners underground as they are not being provided with food and water.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa reporter, Sisi Segalo

The operation to bring illegal miners who remain underground at an unused mine shaft in South Africa's North West province has begun. The Stilfontein mine shaft 11 has been a talking point for many days and left community members eager to assist.
With the appointment of the task team by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu the community says they have been left out of the process. Community leaders say they are worried about the miners underground as they are not being provided with food and water.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa reporter, Sisi Segalo

An operation to bring illegal miners who remain underground  at the Stilfontein mine shaft resumes in South Africa's North West province

The Southern African Development Community (SADC)'s Executive Secretary, Elias Magosi says it's been a busy period for the region as Botswana, Mozambique and Mauritius held their presidential elections.

The SADC leaders at the extraordinary Troika summit in Harare, Zimbabwe reflected on these elections. However, there's been no indication of the recent protests in Mozambique due to the disputed election results featured on the agenda.  

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Kwezi Mngqibisa, Research Associate at the Center for African Diplomacy and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC)'s Executive Secretary, Elias Magosi says it's been a busy period for the region as Botswana, Mozambique and Mauritius held their presidential elections.
The SADC leaders at the extraordinary Troika summit in Harare, Zimbabwe reflected on these elections. However, there's been no indication of the recent protests in Mozambique due to the disputed election results featured on the agenda.  
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Kwezi Mngqibisa, Research Associate at the Center for African Diplomacy and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg.

The SADC extraordinary Troika summit concludes in Zimbabwe with little to no mention of protests in Mozambique 

Today marks World Children's Day.

First established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day, the day is celebrated on the 20th of November each year to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide and improve children's welfare.

As countries commemorate the day, children from seven countries in Southern Africa have called for improved conditions in education and better protection.

The more than seven thousand children met with Presidents from Botswana and Zimbabwe as well as high-level officials from Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia, as part of the 2024 Regional World Children's Day celebration.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Angela Travis, Regional Chief of Communication at UNICEF.

Today marks World Children's Day.
First established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day, the day is celebrated on the 20th of November each year to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide and improve children's welfare.
As countries commemorate the day, children from seven countries in Southern Africa have called for improved conditions in education and better protection.
The more than seven thousand children met with Presidents from Botswana and Zimbabwe as well as high-level officials from Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia, as part of the 2024 Regional World Children's Day celebration.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Angela Travis, Regional Chief of Communication at UNICEF.

20 November marks World Children's Day

Some residents living near the Stilfontein Mine in South Africa's Northwest province say they are concerned that the illegal miners who remain trapped underground have not received food.

This is the task team led by Northwest Province Community Safety MEC, Wessels Morweng has begun the first phase of the retrieval operation to bring illegal miners to the surface.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's reporter Sisi Segalo.

Some residents living near the Stilfontein Mine in South Africa's Northwest province say they are concerned that the illegal miners who remain trapped underground have not received food.
This is the task team led by Northwest Province Community Safety MEC, Wessels Morweng has begun the first phase of the retrieval operation to bring illegal miners to the surface.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's reporter Sisi Segalo.

Residents living near the Stilfontein Mine in South Africa's Northwest province are concerned that the illegal miners who remain trapped underground

Namibians are scheduled to vote in the presidential and parliamentary elections on the 27th of November.

Some commentators say these elections could mark a historic shift in the country's political landscape if the ruling Southwest Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) party, which has been in power since independence in 1990 loses control of the presidency or parliament for the first time.

SWAPO has won every election since independence, but its margins have been decreasing the party dropped from 87 per cent in the presidential election 2014 to 56 per cent in 2019.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to the former Ambassador and political analyst, Tuliameni Kalomoh.

Namibians are scheduled to vote in the presidential and parliamentary elections on the 27th of November.
Some commentators say these elections could mark a historic shift in the country's political landscape if the ruling Southwest Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) party, which has been in power since independence in 1990 loses control of the presidency or parliament for the first time.
SWAPO has won every election since independence, but its margins have been decreasing the party dropped from 87 per cent in the presidential election 2014 to 56 per cent in 2019.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to the former Ambassador and political analyst, Tuliameni Kalomoh.

Namibia's ruling party SWAPO says it's confident it will retain its majority 

Prominent Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye is at a military jail in Kampala after he was kidnapped during a book launch in Kenya over the weekend.

Besigye has run against Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in four elections and lost each time, although he has rejected the results, alleging fraud and voter intimidation.

He has been arrested dozens of times before.

In a post on X, his wife Winnie Byanyima has called for his immediate release.

Channel Africa reporter, Nhlanhla Mahlangu spoke to Ugandan correspondent Cassius Edouards Ochokombege.

Prominent Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye is at a military jail in Kampala after he was kidnapped during a book launch in Kenya over the weekend.
Besigye has run against Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in four elections and lost each time, although he has rejected the results, alleging fraud and voter intimidation.
He has been arrested dozens of times before.
In a post on X, his wife Winnie Byanyima has called for his immediate release.
Channel Africa reporter, Nhlanhla Mahlangu spoke to Ugandan correspondent Cassius Edouards Ochokombege.

Prominent Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye was kidnapped during a book launch in Kenya over the weekend

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