Apartheid cop Mfalapitsa who ‘killed’ Cosas Four to face music
Thlomedi Ephraim Mfalapitsa’s application to review the decision taken by the amnesty committee to take his murder case to trial has been dismissed by the Johannesburg High Court. The 70-year-old former Vlakplaas apartheid security officer is facing charges of crimes against humanity and murder. These are in relation to the murder and attempted murder of…
UN condemns ‘acts reminiscent of the gravest international crimes’ in Gaza
A top UN official on Tuesday condemned “daily cruelty” in Gaza, describing “acts reminiscent of the gravest international crimes” as Israel continues its daily bombardment of the Palestinian territory.Speaking to the Security Council, Joyce Msuya, interim chief of the UN humanitarian agency (OCHA), described civilians driven from their homes and “forced to witness...
US Election 2024: How The Personal Shaped The Political
The 2024 U.S. presidential election highlighted the electorate’s strong commitment to voting and activism on social issues and personal values creating both solidarity and division. For many voters, issues like LGBTQ+ rights, climate action, racial equity, economic justice, gun control, religion and reproductive rights have become central to their political identity…
Rudeboy reaches out to twin brother through lawyer amid music rights dispute
GistReel Controversy surrounding Nigerian music duo, Psquare escalates as Peter Okoye reveals twin brother Paul’s contact through a lawyer amid ongoing music rights dispute. The feud between the Psquare duo reignited following Peter’s latest release, ‘Attention’, which Rudeboy claimed was sampled from his unreleased album slated for June 2025…
Rudeboy contacts twin brother via lawyer over music rights dispute
The ongoing controversy between Nigerian music duo Psquare has reached new heights as Peter Okoye recently revealed that his twin brother, Paul, had contacted him through a lawyer amid an escalating dispute over music rights. The legal approach reflects the seriousness of the disagreement, which has…
LGBTQ+ Community Urged to Take Legal Precautions Amid Potential Risks in a Second Trump Administration
With rising concerns over the potential repeal of marriage rights and other civil liberties for LGBTQ+ individuals, legal advocates are advising the community to take proactive steps to safeguard their rights and well-being. As the U.S. braces for possible political changes, LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to prepare themselves legally for a climate that may not…
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Human Settlement in Tajikistan Dating Back 150,000 Years
Recent excavations in Tajikistan’s Zeravshan Valley uncovered an archaeological site dating back as far as 150,000 years, offering new insights into early human settlements and migrations in Central Asia. A team of archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan has discovered a multi-layered archaeological site in the…
Anwar condemns western bias in Gaza discourse, calls for consistency on human rights issues
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has criticised what he views as Western media bias in their coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict, calling for a consistent global stance on human rights.In an interview with CNN’s Richard Quest recently, Anwar stressed the need for a more balanced narrative that reflects the long-standing struggles…
UN condemns ‘acts reminiscent of the gravest international crimes’ in Gaza
A top UN official on Tuesday condemned “daily cruelty” in Gaza, describing “acts reminiscent of the gravest international crimes” as Israel continues its daily bombardment of the Palestinian territory. Speaking to the Security Council, Joyce Msuya, interim chief of the UN humanitarian agency (OCHA), described civilians driven from their homes and “forced to witness their…