Heward-Mills causes controversy in SA over 'gay' sermon: The founder and Presiding Bishop of the Lighthouse Chapel International in Ghana, pastor Dag Heward-Mills has caused massive controversy in South Africa over a sermon on homosexuality. "This is who I am". I am a gay man. Get it straight into your your skull... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Morgan wants more from … [Read more...] about SA News: Heward-Mills causes controversy in SA over ‘gay’ sermon
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Why junk status still hangs over South Africa | The Conversation
Why junk status still hangs over South Africa: ShutterstockAlthough South Africa avoided a downgrade to non-investment grade, or junk status, in 2016, the country is not yet out of the woods and may be downgraded this year. The reasons for this are ongoing political risk as factional battles in the governing African National Congress intensify, … [Read more...] about Why junk status still hangs over South Africa | The Conversation
Outrage over Maimane’s visit to Israel
Outrage over Maimane’s visit to Israel: Johannesburg – Criticism is growing against Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane over his visit to Israel, with the Palestine solidarity and human rights organisation BDS South Africa joining the fray. The organisation, which has previously called on masses to boycott what it termed as Apartheid Israel, condemned Maimane for … [Read more...] about Outrage over Maimane’s visit to Israel
SA News: Rory McIlroy tweaks back, has roller coaster round that includes an 8-under stretch over 8 holes
Rory McIlroy tweaks back, has roller coaster round that includes an 8-under stretch over 8 holes: Rory McIlroy began his week in South Africa watching a lion charge right by him. On Friday, it was the four-time major champ's turn to do the charging. During the middle of his second round at the BMW South African Open, McIlroy shot eight under during an ... Source: "South … [Read more...] about SA News: Rory McIlroy tweaks back, has roller coaster round that includes an 8-under stretch over 8 holes
In Angola, two journalists charged over report on corruption
In Angola, two journalists charged over report on corruption: Angolan authorities should immediately drop charges against two journalists, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Rafael Marques de Morais, who runs the anti-corruption website Maka Angola, and Mariano Bras, of the weekly, O Crime, were charged with "crimen injuria," which is similar to insult laws, the … [Read more...] about In Angola, two journalists charged over report on corruption