Key Events & Trending
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Mnangagwa Travels to Moscow: Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has left for Moscow.
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Mnangagwa Offers Condolences: Visited the Guvamatanga family following the death of Sekuru Thomas Guvamatanga, father of Finance Permanent Secretary George Guvamatanga.
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Denzel Maveve in Hiding: Currently hiding amid allegations of blackmailing his fiancée, Melissa “Mello” Mutunzi, and her mother, businesswoman Zodwa Mkandla.
Africa Regional News
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Ramaphosa to Visit US & China Tech Hubs: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to lead a delegation of officials, academics, and business leaders to Silicon Valley (US) and China after the November 4 local elections to study AI.
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Northern Cape Liquor Law Court Battle: A major Constitutional Court hearing (DG Murray Trust v Speaker) is set for November 10 to challenge a law that extended provincial alcohol trading hours.
Entertainment & Culture
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King 98 Releases “Wacko” Video: SA-based Zimbabwean hip-hop artist King 98 dropped a new music video featuring South African rapper Nasty C and Mozambican artist Laylizzy.
Background Context: DGMT Liquor Law Lawsuit Timeline
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April 2024: Northern Cape passes Act 6 of 2024, extending alcohol trading hours.
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Late 2024 – Oct 2025: DGMT sues the provincial government over inadequate public consultation; arguments heard in High Court in October 2025.
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April 2026: High Court rules the law unconstitutional and invalid due to defective public participation.
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May 2026: DGMT files with the Constitutional Court to confirm the ruling and demand provincial accountability for public health risks.
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Nov 10, 2026: Scheduled Constitutional Court hearing (Case CCT 127/26).
