WATCH LIVE as Gambakwe looks at Mnangagwa speech in which Mnangagwa accused Chiwenga of self centred behaviour after the ZANU-PF politburo meeting in Harare on 30 July 2025. This comes as the succession battles in ZANU-PF continues with Chiwenga and Mnangagwa having their own centres of power.
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1. Auxillia Mnangagwa continues to visit chiefs courts in a bizarre ritual. She visited Chief Nyamaropa and Chief Negomo and spoke at the court.
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3. A soldier on border patrol in Limpopo was killed by a herd of elephants near the Zimbabwe border. This incident highlights ongoing challenges with wildlife-human interactions in the region, especially near national parks and border areas. It’s a notable story due to its tragic nature and implications for border security operations.
4. Healthcare System Brain Drain – South Africa’s public healthcare sector is losing nearly 6,000 doctors and nurses annually, with 12,745 doctors and 58,897 nurses resigning between 2013 and 2025, according to recent parliamentary data. This ongoing crisis has sparked public and political discussions about healthcare sustainability, making it a likely trending topic.
5. Malawi’s Vice President Michael Usi files nomination for presidential run, pledges bureaucratic overhaul as opposition hammers government over poverty and inflation.
6. The owners of Tammy Taylor, Peet and Melany Viljoen, left South Africa after a court ordered them to refund a franchisee R600,000 for a salon that never materialized. Another franchisee, Hantie Oosthuyzen, lost R5.8 million, raising broader concerns about fraudulent business practices. This story has gained traction due to its financial and legal implications.
