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The South African
12 minutes ago
- The South African
Zimbabwean immigrants speak out after Addo attacks
In the wake of violence that left four dead and hundreds displaced in Addo in the Eastern Cape, the Zimbabwean immigrant community finds itself in mourning for their neighbours, their homes, and their sense of dignity. The chain of events began with a tavern fight between Zimbabwean nationals and South Africans, as reported by eNCA . One man, a local, died. Community members said anger started after local police released one of the murder suspects. On Sunday, 25 May, residents retaliated by attacking foreign nationals living in Valencia. In what police have called 'revenge attacks,' mobs descended on immigrant households, forcing entire families to flee in the dead of night. Mobs moved through immigrant homes in Valencia, forcing hundreds to flee. In the next days, police confirmed three foreign immigrants dead, others injured, and dozens more left homeless. Groundup reports that some immigrants are now sleeping at police stations. Others have relocated to a church hall in Gqeberha. According to the Zimbabwean Embassy, 30 citizens were injured and 17 remain hospitalised. Speaking to eNCA News, a Zimbabwean community leader issued a public apology. 'We Zimbabweans are the ones who started this by killing one of the South Africans,' he said. He asked for forgiveness, saying they are not in South Africa to commit crime, but only to find greener pastures and survive. According to GroundUp , Zimbabwean immigrant, Anyway Hlungwani, is still in severe pain after they attacked him with crowbars. 'The truth is that I don't want to hear anything about Valencia. I was beaten for nothing … Had it not been for my wife, who bravely intervened, I could be dead by now,' he told GroundUp . Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
15 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Cassie welcomes third baby with husband Alex Fine
Cassie Ventura, the American singer and actress, has joyfully welcomed her third child with husband Alex Fine. The couple's new arrival comes just weeks after Cassie bravely testified in the high-profile federal criminal trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Cassie, 38, gave birth to a baby boy in a New York City hospital, a source confirmed to PEOPLE magazine. The singer and model is already a mother to two daughters, Sunny, 3, and Frankie, 5. The family's joy is palpable, especially after the emotional rollercoaster Cassie endured during the trial. Alex Fine, 31, a personal trainer and Cassie's husband since 2019, shared the news on Instagram. He posted a touching photo of Cassie cradling her baby bump, captioning it, 'Best gift I could ask for.' The image, captured by photographer Jorden Keith, shows the couple's love and excitement. Alex also commented with heart emojis, expressing his happiness. This new arrival follows Cassie's courageous testimony in the trial against Sean 'Diddy' Combs. The rapper faces serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. The singer/model was a key witness for the prosecution, accused Combs of rape and abuse during their 11-year relationship. Her testimony, delivered while she was eight and a half months pregnant, revealed harrowing details about coercion and control. Cassie described how she was forced to participate in 'Freak Offs' with male sex workers, a claim central to the prosecution's case. The defence argued these encounters were consensual, but her bravery in speaking out has inspired many. Cassie's story is a powerful reminder of resilience, in a country where many women face challenges related to abuse and injustice, her courage shines as a beacon of hope. As she embraces motherhood once again, the singer shows that strength and vulnerability can coexist. Cassie announced her pregnancy on Instagram in February, sharing beautiful black-and-white photos with her family. She captioned one post simply, '🤰🏽💙 #3,' alongside images of her daughters kissing her baby bump. Alex jokingly posted a GIF of rapper Cardi B, saying, 'Bro, I'm five months pregnant! I can't even breathe,' highlighting the couple's excitement. As Cassie and Alex welcome their new son, fans around the world celebrate with them. The couple's journey reminds us all to cherish family and stand strong in the face of adversity. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
an hour ago
- Climate
- The South African
SA weather: What's in store this weekend
As we head into the winter months – with Sunday being the 1st of June – temperatures are starting to fall around SA, but the good news is that it looks set to be a pleasant weather weekend countrywide. According to the SA weather service, fine and cool to warm weather across the country is predicted this weekend, although it will be partly cloudy with a possibility of light rain and showers in the south-west. It will be relatively chilly in Cape Town, where temperatures won't go much beyond 15°C, and while there will be plenty of low-lying cloud cover most of the weekend, the strong winds from the week have at least abated. In Gauteng, typically cold mornings and evenings will make way for fine to warm conditions in the day, with temperatures peaking around 19°C in the early afternoons of Saturday and Sunday. Along the coast, Gqeberha looks set for a warm and pleasant day on Saturday as temperatures peak at 19°C with minimal wind to take note of, while Sunday is only marginally cooler. The most enviable weather is typically in Durban, where temperatures all weekend will be in the low 20s, while there is barely a breath of wind expected. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
an hour ago
- Politics
- The South African
Dan Corder drags Ernst Roets on 'race laws' on Piers Morgan show
Radio and TV personality Dan Corder has been praised for 'mopping the floor' with former AfriForum leader Ernst Roets on the Piers Morgan show this week. The outspoken duo were part of a panel of South Africans who debated topics like 'race laws', 'white genocide', and economic transformation in the country. Others included SABC reporter Sophie Mokoena and ex shock jock, Gareth Cliff. During the episode, Piers Morgan questioned the panel on their views of South Africa's race relations and controversial headlines in recent weeks. This comes after the countries' presidents, Donald Trump and Cyril Ramaphosa, met for bilateral talks in the White House last week. While all the speakers agreed that there was no 'white genocide' in South Africa, Ernst Roets and Gareth Cliff claimed that there was legislation in place that discriminated against white South Africans. Sophie Mokoena – who called out President Trump for spreading misinformation – called for leaders to be held accountable for their words and actions. Dan Corder came out guns blazing against Roets's claims of '142 racist laws'. Calling out 'historical rigging' and 'privilege', he said: 'The vast majority of white South Africans have a better quality of life than the vast black South Africans could.' Corder also accused Roets of 'hilarious lying and grifting', 'He doesn't name you a single race law that genuinely has anything wrong with it…What they tried to do was deluge hundreds of laws and hope that nobody would read them. But I went through their list. 'The vast majority of the laws say there needs to be meaningful representation in South Africa to reflect our country fairly on three things: race, gender, and disability. These grifters will say that they are race laws…why aren't they calling them sexist laws…why aren't they saying that able-bodied people are completely disadvantaged?' Dan Corder went on to name one such law deemed 'racist' – the Public Services Act – which is to 'address imbalances of the past to achieve a public service that broadly represents the South African people, including representation according to race, gender and disability'. He added, 'We now have a black middle class in South Africa. Sure, it hasn't helped enough black people, and it has a long way to go. [But] the South African government has hired black people into public service and given them reliable, deserved jobs, which have lifted them out of poverty. That didnt exist [before]. There is active transformation happening with these polices'. Dan Corder also took on Ernst Roets' claims that farm murders were disproportionate to murders of other races. He said: 'Crime patterns are absolutely clear across the country, the richer and whiter you are, the less likely you are to suffer from crime. 'The poorer and blacker you are, the more likely you are 'There is no evidence of targeted race-based murders. The vast majority of murders affecting all kinds of people are particularly brutal, awful, and garish. It's not unique to farm murders. It happens all the time in all communities. He continued: 'White farmers suffer less crime than black farmers and farmers of colour because they are better protected by their wealth, which is often corollary with their race'. After the Piers Morgan Uncensored episode aired, Dan Corder soon became a trending topic on the X platform. Music producer Prince Kaybee posted: 'Lol Ernst Roets must stop defending fake news, he couldn't defend the so-called race-based laws. Dan cooked him on a two-plate stove with ease. What a marvellous display of 'beating an entitled child' if I may. DJ Mo Flava posted: 'Dan, you absolutely cooked here. Clear, concise, fact, direct'. Here's what others had to say: @XoliswaZondo: 'Well prepared. Argument brilliantly delivered. Articulation of facts backed up by statistics. Dan, you did not disappoint'. @TheRealConza: 'I am so proud of you. No emotions, no disrespect, no condescending tone, no sarcasm, just pure facts'. @Kgatishi_Lamola: 'I want to applaud you for being objective & speaking facts as they are. The truth is bigger than all of us.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
an hour ago
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Basadien and Hussein chase heats up
Kaizer Chiefs transfer news has landed, the Soweto giants have halted talks regarding Happy Mashiane's future as their frantic search for a reliable left-back continues to stall. With the new season fast approaching, Amakhosi face mounting pressure to land a key signing, or risk heading into the campaign underprepared in a critical position. Chiefs have had their eyes firmly set on two prime targets, Stellenbosch FC's Fawaaz Basadien and Simba SC's Mohamed Hussein. Their pursuit of a seasoned left-back dates back to the start of last season, yet neither move has materialised. A source suggests that failure to secure either Basadien or Hussein could result in Mashiane staying at the club, not necessarily by choice, but due to lack of alternatives. 'Mashiane might stay because of this small problem of not signing Basadien or Hussein. We know Nabi and Tera (Maliwa) are in Tanzania, possibly monitoring Hussein and (Denis) Kibu. Also, Cross is there too to provide cover with Dove most likely leaving Naturena,' the source stated. With Dove expected to leave, the pressure on Kaizer Chiefs to bolster their left flank has intensified. However, the club's indecision and missed opportunities may soon backfire. Despite stiff competition from both Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, Chiefs still believe they're in the running to land Basadien. But with Sundowns already stacked with left-back options, including Terrence Mashego, Divine Lunga, Aubrey Modiba, and Asekho Tiwani, the deal appears unlikely but our source believes Masadawana will still get him. 'So you saw the reports of Sundowns triggering (Terrence) Mashego's contract, also they got Divine Lunga and (Aubrey) Modiba, and the boy that came from Sekhukhune United (Asekho Tiwani). Now they want Basadien, where will he play? And for this reason, Chiefs still think they have a chance but what I'm hearing is that Fawaaz will join Sundowns,' the source explained. Basadien, 28, contribution at Stellenbosch FC this season has been remarkable, scoring seven goals and providing eight assists in 46 appearances across all competitions. Are you happy about the Kaizer Chiefs transfer news and Basadien going to Sundowns? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
