5 South Africans charged over alleged recruitment for Russia–Ukraine war

5 South Africans charged over alleged recruitment for Russia–Ukraine war

By Frank Ulom CAPE TOWN (CONVERSEER) – Five South African nationals accused of recruiting local men to join the Russia–Ukraine conflict are expected to appear at the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Monday, in a case that has attracted national and international concern. The suspects — Nonkululeko Mantula, Xolani Ntuli, Thulani Mazibuko, Siphamandla Tshabalala and…

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ANC convenes National General Council meeting

GAUTENG (CONVERSEER) – The 5th National General Council (NGC) of the ANC is underway at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng, a gathering billed as a critical moment for internal renewal and reflection. The meeting will run until 11 December. ANC Secretary‑General Fikile Mbalula emphasized ahead of the meeting that the NGC…

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Phala Phala theft suspects appear in court

By Joe Udo LIMPOPO (CONVERSEER) – Two of the three people linked to the Phala Phala theft case are back in the court. They appear before Modimolle Regional Court in Limpopo today, 8 December 2025. Immanuela David, identified as the alleged mastermind behind the Phala Phala theft, is ppearing in Court, joined by co-accused Floriana…

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COPE concludes CNC meeting, sets April 2026 date for national elective congress

JOHANNESBURG (CONVERSEER) – The Congress National Committee (CNC) of the Congress of the People (COPE) concluded its two-day strategic meeting in Johannesburg on 6–7 December The party reflected on the party’s current position and reviewed progress in efforts to rebuild and reposition the organisation. As the highest decision-making body between National Congresses, the CNC adopted…

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Gov Yusuf mobilise 4,444 Qur’an reciters for prayers against banditry

By Our Reporter KANO (CONVERSEER) – Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has cautioned residents against turning security challenges into political issues, emphasising that the rise in banditry requires unified efforts from everyone, regardless of political leanings. He gave the warning on Saturday night during a special prayer session at the Government House, where 4,444…

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Seidou claims Benin military thwarted coup

By Our Reporter COTONOU (CONVERSEER) – Benin Republic’s Interior Minister, Alassane Seidou, has confimed that the country’s armed forces have thwarted an attempted coup in the West African nation. He stated that a small group of soldiers launched a mutiny with the aim of destabilising the country and its institutions. READ ALSO: Elon Musk accuses South…

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