South Africa has welcomed New Year’s babies at several hospitals across the country with the youngest mother being just 12 years old. What does this tell us about society and teenage pregnancy? 

 

Guest: Phinah Kodisang - Soul City CEO 

South Africa has welcomed New Year&rsquo;s babies at several hospitals across the country with the youngest mother being just 12 years old. What does this tell us about society and teenage pregnancy?&nbsp;
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Guest: Phinah Kodisang - Soul City CEO&nbsp;

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South Africa has welcomed New Year’s babies at several hospitals across the country with the youngest mother being just 12 years old. What does this tell us about society and teenage pregnancy? 

The battle for control of Ingonyama Trust in KwaZulu-Natal is heating up after King Misuzulu KaZwelithini reasserted his authority and ordered the entity’s “suspended” board members not to enter the trust’s offices in Pietermaritzburg. 

Guest: Professor Musa Xulu - Cultural Heritage Expert and Founder of iNdonsa Yesizwe Think Tank 

The battle for control of Ingonyama Trust in KwaZulu-Natal is heating up after King Misuzulu KaZwelithini reasserted his authority and ordered the entity&rsquo;s &ldquo;suspended&rdquo; board members not to enter the trust&rsquo;s offices in Pietermaritzburg.&nbsp;
Guest: Professor Musa Xulu - Cultural Heritage Expert and Founder of iNdonsa Yesizwe Think Tank&nbsp;

The battle for control of Ingonyama Trust in KwaZulu-Natal is heating up after King Misuzulu KaZwelithini reasserted his authority and ordered the entity’s “suspended” board members not to enter the trust’s offices in Pietermaritzburg. 

THE ANC has challenged its members to take personal financial responsibility for attending the upcoming January 8 celebrations in Khayelitsha at the weekend in a move seen as signalling the party's financial woes. 

 

Guest: Nkosikhulule Nyembezi - Political Analyst 

THE ANC has challenged its members to take personal financial responsibility for attending the upcoming January 8 celebrations in Khayelitsha at the weekend in a move seen as signalling the party's financial woes.&nbsp;
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Guest: Nkosikhulule Nyembezi - Political Analyst&nbsp;

THE ANC has challenged its members to take personal financial responsibility for attending the upcoming January 8 celebrations in Khayelitsha at the weekend in a move seen as signalling the party's financial woes. 

 

The Morning Brief  

Afrika Update Report 

7 January 2025 

1. Ethiopia – Addis Ababa  

War crimes and rebel bishops: Christmas celebrations marred by bitter split in Ethiopia’s ancient church. 

As millions of Orthodox Christians in the country prepare to celebrate today, on 7 January, the legacy of a brutal conflict is tearing apart its 1,700-year-old church 

2. Sudan- Turkey  

Sudan Army Chief Backs Turkish Peace Effort 

The head of the Sudanese army has praised Turkey's offer to resolve the 20-month-long conflict between his forces and their paramilitary rivals. 

During a meeting in Port Sudan on Saturday, Abdel Fattah Al Burhan asked Turkey's Deputy Foreign Minister , to convey to Turkish leaders that they welcome President Erdogan's initiative. 

3. China – Namibia – Republic of Congo- Nigeria- Chad 

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has embarked on a visit to four African nations - Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, and Chad - marking the 35th consecutive year that the Chinese foreign minister has chosen Africa as the destination for his first overseas trip of the year. 

4. South Afrika-Zambia  

Zambia’s high commissioner to South Africa fired over unconventional request 

In a shocking turn of events, Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Ms. Mazuba Monze, has been fired by President Hakainde Hichilema. The dismissal comes after allegations surfaced that Ms. Monze requested a Zambian staff member to shave her private parts, a demand the staff member deemed unacceptable and not part of their duties. 

5. In our historical archives, it was on this day 7 January 1959 when Peter Ramoshoane Mokaba was born, in Mankweng near Polokwane (then Pietersburg. 

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The Morning Brief&nbsp;&nbsp;
Afrika Update Report&nbsp;
7 January 2025&nbsp;
1. Ethiopia &ndash; Addis Ababa&nbsp;&nbsp;
War crimes and rebel bishops: Christmas celebrations marred by bitter split in Ethiopia&rsquo;s ancient church.&nbsp;
As millions of Orthodox Christians in the country prepare to celebrate today, on 7 January, the legacy of a brutal conflict is tearing apart its 1,700-year-old church&nbsp;
2. Sudan- Turkey&nbsp;&nbsp;
Sudan Army Chief Backs Turkish Peace Effort&nbsp;
The head of the Sudanese army has praised Turkey's offer to resolve the 20-month-long conflict between his forces and their paramilitary rivals.&nbsp;
During a meeting in Port Sudan on Saturday, Abdel Fattah Al Burhan asked Turkey's Deputy Foreign Minister , to convey to Turkish leaders that they welcome President Erdogan's initiative.&nbsp;
3. China &ndash; Namibia &ndash; Republic of Congo- Nigeria- Chad&nbsp;
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has embarked on a visit to four African nations - Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, and Chad - marking the 35th consecutive year that the Chinese foreign minister has chosen Africa as the destination for his first overseas trip of the year.&nbsp;
4. South Afrika-Zambia&nbsp;&nbsp;
Zambia&rsquo;s high commissioner to South Africa fired over unconventional request&nbsp;
In a shocking turn of events, Zambia&rsquo;s High Commissioner to South Africa, Ms. Mazuba Monze, has been fired by President Hakainde Hichilema. The dismissal comes after allegations surfaced that Ms. Monze requested a Zambian staff member to shave her private parts, a demand the staff member deemed unacceptable and not part of their duties.&nbsp;
5. In our historical archives, it was on this day 7 January 1959 when Peter Ramoshoane Mokaba was born, in Mankweng near Polokwane (then Pietersburg.&nbsp;

South Africa has welcomed New Year’s babies at several hospitals across the country with the youngest mother being just 12 years old. What does this tell us about society and teenage pregnancy?

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