INTERNET (RECENT-AUGUST 12, 2017) (SOCIAL MEDIA) – A tweet by former President Barack Obama soon after the outbreak of violence at nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia on Saturday (August 12) garnered 2.8 million “likes” to become the most liked Twitter message ever by Tuesday (August 15), the social media network said. Continue reading
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ANC suffers worst election loss since apartheid
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma says “this is how it should be in a democracy” after his governing African National Congress party recorded its worst results since coming to power. Continue reading
Trevor Noah gives himself a passing grade after taking over The Daily Show hosting duties ten months ago
Ten months after taking over as The Daily Show host, South African comedian Trevor Noah says he would have never felt ready for the gig – the only way to make a splash was to dive in head first.
Trevor Noah prepares to take over “The Daily Show”
South African comedian Trevor Noah replaces Jon Stewart as the host of the late-night comedy parody “The Daily Show”.
Mandela’s grandson granted bail in rape case
A grandson of Nelson Mandela accused of raping a 15-year old girl was granted a 7,000 rand ($537.57) bail on Tuesday after spending about a week in jail.
Young African leaders serenade Obama day before his birthday
(NVO) – Young African leaders serenaded U.S. President Barack Obama on his birthday Monday (August 3), at an event for the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Mandela Washington Fellowship Presidential Summit in Washington, D.C.
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Desmond Tutu and wife Leah celebrate 60 years of marriage
Retired Anglican Archbishop and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Desmond Tutu, and his wife Leah renew their wedding vows, marking 60 years of marriage.
South Africa’s opposition Democratic Alliance votes in first black leader
South Africa’s opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) party elects Mmusi Maimane as its new leader, making him the first black person to head the traditionally white party.
Comedian Trevor Noah is named as Jon Stewart’s successor for ‘The Daily Show’
South African comedian Trevor Noah is tapped to take over The Daily Show seat from Jon Stewart.
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