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…
South Africa: Suspects in AKA, Tibz Murder Case to Appear in Court – South African News Briefs – August 08, 2024
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South Africa: Cosatu Joins the Country in Mourning the Passing of Veteran Actress Connie Chiume
[COSATU] The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) joins the millions of South Africans, as they mourn the passing of veteran actress Connie Chiume. The news of her departure has sent shock waves and brought sadness to the country and the wor…
South Africa: Lurking Xenophobia – Miss South Africa Saga Is a Blot On Our Country’s Constitutional DNA
[Daily Maverick] The calls for Chidimma Adetshina to be disqualified sprout from a toxic pond of xenophobia.
South Africa: Apply for Funding for Community Heritage Project
[SAnews.gov.za] The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC) is inviting heritage practitioners, activists and enthusiasts to apply for Heritage Funding until 30 August 2024.
South Africa: Arts Minister Pays Tribute to Connie Chiume
[SAnews.gov.za] Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has extended his condolences to the family, friends and fans of legendary actress Connie Chiume.
South Africa: Tributes Pour In for Veteran Actress Connie Chiume
[allAfrica] The award-winning actress Connie Chiume has reportedly died at Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg.
South Africa: Funding the Focus As Cape Town’s Beloved Zip Zap Circus Prepares to Move
[Daily Maverick] New “Zip Zap Arena” will offer a venue for circus arts and also for other art forms like drama, ballet, dance and opera. It will have retractable seating, making the venue suitable for a variety of events – if the funds can be raised.