South Africa: Home Affairs Chairperson Calls On Department to Conclude Chidimma Adetshina Investigation
[Parliament of South Africa] The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mr Mosa Chabane, notes the preliminary update from the Minister of Home Affairs on the investigation into the citizenship of Miss SA contestant Ms Chidimma Adetshina.
Rwanda: Amapiano Fever – How Kigali Became a Magnet for Global Djs, Artistes
[New Times] Eight months into 2024, Rwanda’s entertainment industry is thriving, drawing global celebrities to Kigali for exciting weekend events.
South Africa: Chidimma Adetshina Withdraws From Miss South Africa Pageant
[Premium Times] “…After much careful consideration, I have decided to withdraw myself from the competition for the safety and well-being of my family and me.”
South Africa: Cabinet Commends Addition of SA Sites to Unesco List
[SAnews.gov.za] Cabinet has commended the latest addition of the South African human rights and liberation struggle sites in the prestigious list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites.
Zimbabwe: Diasporans Hail Afripraise UK Concert Initiative
[The Herald] Organisers of the gospel show dubbed “AfriPraise” which featured some of the top-notch stars from Africa struck the right chord, uniting Africa through music and culture.
South Africa: Condolences to Family of Veteran Actress Connie Chiume
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the family of veteran actress Connie Chiume, who passed away this week.
Nigeria: Veteran Actor Francis Duru Loses Son, Ifeanyi
[Vanguard] Popular Nollywood actor, Francis Duru has announced the death of his son, Ifeanyi.
South Africa: Miss SA – South Africa Ministry of Home Affairs Accuses Chidimma Adetshina’s Mum of Fraud, Identity Theft
[Premium Times] “Adetshina could not have participated in the alleged unlawful actions of her mother, as she was an infant at the time when the activities took place in 2001…”
South Africa: Mother of Miss South Africa Contestant With Nigerian Heritage Accused of Fraud
[allAfrica] The Department of Home Affairs has disclosed that it discovered potential identity theft by the mother of Chidimma Adetshina. As a result of this revelation, the national beauty pageant is now in turmoil, as Adetshina had already been subje…
South Africa: Connie Chiume – More Than an Actress, She Was a ‘Brilliant and Courageous Cultural Activist’
[Daily Maverick] ‘She was a Struggle icon in the industry committed to helping every artist to succeed. This industry needs more of her kind, with a commitment to shake government and business to invest more in the industry,’ said musician Sipho ‘Hotst…