Tensions boiled over in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape, yesterday as protests against a Nigerian national's alleged coronation turned violent. Vehicles were torched, buildings vandalised and police used teargas to disperse crowds. The incident has sparked debate over cultural representation and foreign nationals' role in traditional leadership. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. ABC Okokoh, President of Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo South Africa Chapter, joins us to discuss the fallout

Tensions boiled over in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape, yesterday as protests against a Nigerian national's alleged coronation turned violent. Vehicles were torched, buildings vandalised and police used teargas to disperse crowds. The incident has sparked debate over cultural representation and foreign nationals' role in traditional leadership. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. ABC Okokoh, President of Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo South Africa Chapter, joins us to discuss the fallout

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KuGompo protests turn violent over Nigerian coronation, sparking debate on leadership and identity

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Civic movement, Progressive Forces of South Africa will today picket at the Nigerian Embassy in Pretoria, in protest of the recent coronation of a Nigerian Igbo 'King' in KuGompo, Eastern Cape. The coronation has sparked violent unrest in Buffalo City, with several vehicles torched, foreign-owned shops looted, and a local man stabbed. The group is demanding answers and accountability over the coronation and subsequent violence. For the latest on the planned picket, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mthetho Ngcukayithobi, President of Progressive Forces of South Africa

Civic movement, Progressive Forces of South Africa will today picket at the Nigerian Embassy in Pretoria, in protest of the recent coronation of a Nigerian Igbo 'King' in KuGompo, Eastern Cape. The coronation has sparked violent unrest in Buffalo City, with several vehicles torched, foreign-owned shops looted, and a local man stabbed. The group is demanding answers and accountability over the coronation and subsequent violence. For the latest on the planned picket, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mthetho Ngcukayithobi, President of Progressive Forces of South Africa

Progressive Forces protest Nigerian ‘king’ coronation as unrest rocks Eastern Cape

Thousands of Zimbabweans have gathered across the country to debate the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3. The bill proposes extending presidential and parliamentary terms from 5 to 7 years and consolidating executive control over state institutions. Critics say this could prolong President Mnangagwa's tenure until 2030. Public hearings will run until April second. Elvis Presslin spoke to David Coltart, NOT retired Zimbabwean lawyer and Mayor of Bulawayo

Thousands of Zimbabweans have gathered across the country to debate the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3. The bill proposes extending presidential and parliamentary terms from 5 to 7 years and consolidating executive control over state institutions. Critics say this could prolong President Mnangagwa's tenure until 2030. Public hearings will run until April second. Elvis Presslin spoke to David Coltart, NOT retired Zimbabwean lawyer and Mayor of Bulawayo

KuGompo protests turn violent over Nigerian coronation, sparking debate on leadership and identity

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