Zahara, real name, Bulelwa Mkutukana, is a multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Eastern Cape who first shot to fame when she released her debut album- Loliwe about ten years ago and has continued to remain consistently relevant in the music industry with each hit she produces.

The past few months have been rough on Zahara as she found herself in a deep financial crisis that almost saw her lose her house. Fortunately, it appears that the dust has finally settled and it seems that Zahara is back on track.

Here is a look at everything you need to know about Zahara’s house that was almost repossessed by the bank including photos of the lovely place.

Details and photos of Zahara’s house

Zahara’s house is a beautiful three-bedroomed townhouse located in an upscale complex in the serene suburb of Little Falls in Roodepoort, West of Johannesburg.

According to sources, the musician bought her lovely home in 2013 at a whopping price of R 1.9 million.

She bought her home months after her family complained about her deplorable living conditions, claiming that she was homeless and living like a maid in Thembinkosi Nciza’s house who was the executive producer at her former production label.

In addition to buying her house, Zahara also bought herself a sleek Audi A5 which reportedly cost her R 500,000 at the time.

For several months now, Zahara has been making headlines for not-so-good reasons. The musician has been in deep financial trouble and was on the verge of losing everything including her beautiful house.

According to reports by Sunday World, Zahara who had taken up a loan from Nedbank to buy her house was at risk of her having the house repossessed by the bank after she failed to make her monthly mortgage payments. The Loliwe hitmaker reportedly had arrears amounting to R17 665.40 which was equivalent to six months of missed payments.

Luckily for Zahara, her fans came through for her and donated a total of about R350 000 which helped her save her house. The artist is also getting back on her feet and already has a reality show coming soon.

Although her music has always done well, Zahara’s financial woes began a long time ago and it appears that she has not been getting fully paid for her talent. The artist has always blamed DJ Sbu and Tk Nciza of the now liquidated record label- TS Records, for “exploiting her financially” and not paying her dues.

In addition to that, Zahara has also struggled with drinking problems since 2015. In December 2018, a local publication reported that Zahara had been hospitalized after suffering from a liver-related illness which had been worsened by her drinking problems.

Since taking ownership of her problems and publicly admitting that she was struggling, it appears that hope is finally getting her life back on track and we love that for her.

Source: News365.co.za

In other news – Leaked Lulo Cafe’s bathing video goes viral

N#de video of DJ Lulo Cafe saw the Twitter account of a notorious gossip monger, Musa Khawula getting suspended. While others grapple to figure out if it is indeed the DJ in the video, he seemingly deactivated his social media accounts.

Musa Khawula leaked an explicit video of what allegedly looks like the DJ after taking a shower. Following the outrage, many had the account suspended but Lulo Cafe went MIA. Learn More

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Mzansi rapper, Nomuzi Mabena whose stage name is Moozlie expresses excitement as she turns 30 years old today.

The star takes to social media to express gratitude to God. She wrote:

I have no idea where the time went but I do know that God has been SO GOOD!!🥹 A faithful creator & a mindful Father. I am so grateful for all that He is & all that He’s done

“Grateful for the precious gift of life & all the amazing people I get to share it with. I honestly couldn’t ask for anything more. I’m am just so so grateful.”

Moozlie shared photos from her birthday shoot on Instagram.

Friends and followers celebrated her and gushed over the photos.

 

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In other news – Leaked Lulo Cafe’s bathing video goes viral

N#de video of DJ Lulo Cafe saw the Twitter account of a notorious gossip monger, Musa Khawula getting suspended. While others grapple to figure out if it is indeed the DJ in the video, he seemingly deactivated his social media accounts.

Musa Khawula leaked an explicit video of what allegedly looks like the DJ after taking a shower. Following the outrage, many had the account suspended but Lulo Cafe went MIA. Learn More

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South African music star Makhadzi has scheduled a potentially explosive performance for October 22 at Odyssey Lodge in Kadoma.

It appears the multi-award-winning Makhadzi has fallen in love with Zimbabwe or maybe it is the local music promoters who are cashing in on the songbird’s popularity among the locals.

Born Ndivhunzannyi Ralivhona, she makes a return to Zimbabwe, courtesy of 2 Kings Entertainment, barely five months after her performance at the inaugural JamAfro Festival at Alex Sport Club in Harare.

The Murahu hitmaker has confirmed the concert through a video drop that has since gone viral on different digital platforms.

“Hello everyone, this is Makhadzi, please catch me live at Kadoma, Odyssey Hotel in Zimbabwe, October 22, I am coming,” she said.

At the show, Makhadzi will share the stage with Jah Prayzah, who she has collaborated with on the track Makokovha off her Muya Wanga album released in 2020.

The concert organisers said supporting acts’ names will be released as soon they finalise contractual agreements.

“We are happy to be hosting award-winning Makhadzi from South Africa for a performance on October 22 at Odyssey Lodge in Kadoma. Makhadzi has an understanding of the local market and commands a huge following in the country with many of her popular sing-along songs, so merrymakers should expect a night of good music,” said one of the concert organisers.

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South African influencer and DJ, Cyan Boujee has sparked quite a conversation on social media, following her interview on Podcast and Chill with MacG. Tweeps are shocked beyond belief to learn how much girlfriend allowance Cyan Boujee was getting from her ex-boyfriend.

MacG took to social media to share a snippet of what will be discussed in today’s episode, where Cyan Boujee was on her girlfriend allowance. One of MacG co-cosh asked Cyan Boujee how much allowance was she getting from her previous boyfriend.

Co-host :

So, how much was allowance? Just in case other guys want to know, what is the minimum entry”

Cyan Boujee :

“Oh but this a real bag hey…

Co-Host :

So, what was the allowance”

Cyan Boujee :

This was a real real bag. It was, maybe 50 a week.

MacG :

50 thousand! Are you f*****g kidding me!?

Cyna Boujee :

For sure!

MacG :

So, this guy was giving you R50K a week?

Cyan Boujee :

Phela life was like… almost around that amount. Yeah just for staying at home. I wasn’t a DJ. I wasn’t an influencer

Check this out:

Welele 50k gents would you pay so much ? 3 pm join us on YouTube pic.twitter.com/xoZrZfQhn0

— MacG 🇿🇦 (@MacGUnleashed) September 22, 2022

Cyan Boujee has gotten the Twitter streets talking following her outrageous R50K girlfriend allowance her ex boyfriend used to give her. Tweeps have since called her lying, profusely to the people of Mzansi. Tweeps are saying unless Cyan Boujee’s boyfriend was into dodgy businesses, there is no way a person with a 9 to 5 job could have given her R50K a week.

She’s lying. Unless she is dating a drug dealer. A working person cannot afford to give a girlfriend 50,000 a week. Not even the president afford that in his salary.

— Sipho Madyo (@SiphoMadyo) September 22, 2022

Welele she made 2million in one year and the same person says she went broke a year after she dumped the nigga hawa guy’s what she doing with all the money

— saucedoubt theeincubator ✨💢 (@saucedoubt) September 22, 2022

She is lying, no one in his right mind can pay amout a week, for what?

— Sello Pitsi (@Sello_Pitsi) September 22, 2022

These IT girls are selling bro. There’s no way a South African man can give a woman R50k a week . Definitely jollof sqard …. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/ulIHoJLLP4

— Michael’ville 💯🥷🏾 (@Tshepiso_Mike) September 22, 2022

Source: News365.co.za

In other news – Leaked Lulo Cafe’s bathing video goes viral

N#de video of DJ Lulo Cafe saw the Twitter account of a notorious gossip monger, Musa Khawula getting suspended. While others grapple to figure out if it is indeed the DJ in the video, he seemingly deactivated his social media accounts.

Musa Khawula leaked an explicit video of what allegedly looks like the DJ after taking a shower. Following the outrage, many had the account suspended but Lulo Cafe went MIA. Learn More

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Zimbabwean senior journalist Rex Mphisa was yesterday robbed in Messina, South Africa where he had gone to investigate robbery cases in the border town.

Mphisa was in the company of a friend when three people approached them and produced a knife, threatening to kill them.

He said the incident took place as he was heading towards some shops in the town.

“Three people approached me and my friend wielding knives. They searched my friend’s bag and took R8 000, two cellphones and shoes,” Mphisa said.

The robbers then took his tablet, mobile phone and R120.

“They gave us back R100 rands and our passports and ordered us to go back home to Zimbabwe,” he said, adding that the robbers spoke Shona.

“The robbers drove off in a BMW vehicle. We have since made a police report in South Africa and investigations are underway,” he said.

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The death of a Zimbabwean woman in a Krugersdorp hospital has left a deep scar among Zimbabweans who are desperate to receive health services in South Africa.

Luyanda Moyo, 21, is a Zimbabwean immigrant who visited South African medical centres to give birth but was allegedly met with poor treatment and lack of attention because of her nationality.

Moyo gave birth at the Yusuf Dadoo hospital in Krugersdorp to a baby weighing 4kg.

Despite complaining of pain and excessive bleeding, she alleged that the medical staff in the maternity ward did not pay attention to her.

Luyanda’s uncle, Gibson Tshuma, told “The Star” that she was so neglected to the point of being the last patient in the ward.

“The Star” understands that nurses found Luyanda dead hours after giving birth.

Luyanda Moyo, 21, is a Zimbabwean immigrant who visited South African medical centres to give birth

She was in so much pain that she apparently told nurses that she would rather die than bare the pain she was in.

Her family is calling for an investigation into her death.

Tshuma said the family was concerned that the statements uttered by Limpopo Health MEC, Phophi Rmathuba, could have caused the staff at the hospital to have a negative attitude towards illegal Zimbabwean seeking medical attention in parts of South Africa.

Tshuma said when they found Luyanda’s body in the hospital her clothes were covered in blood.

The hospital failed to explain what happened to Luyanda.

“Based on the messages on her cellphone she was overdue and she was given an inducing pill even though they acknowledged that the baby was too big for her to deliver naturally,” Tshuma said.

“The Star” listened to some voice notes that Luyanda shared with her mother before she died.

In some of them the young woman was describing the unbearable pain she was in to his mother.

“It’s so painful… they haven’t checked on me, I think they will come today,” Luyanda said in a voice note to her mother.

Luyanda’s baby boy survived and is with his grandmother but the family said it was still left with a million questions concerning how Luyanda died.

“We are demanding answers as to what happened, we are not getting clear answers.

“They induced her even when they had observed an operation was necessary and then she was ignored when she was bleeding to death,” Tshuma said.

The family is preparing for Luyanda’s body to be transported back to Zimbabwe where her funeral will take place.

The family said it was concerned that if ordinary South Africans suffered poor service at hospital, the situations was worse for foreign nationals.

The Gauteng Department of Health did not respond to “The Star” questions by late afternoon yesterday.

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Controversial businesswoman Olinda Chapel has come out to assist socialite, Felistas “Mai Titi” Edwards who is swimming in debts incurred for her wedding to take place.

Mai Titi was in an extravagant wedding with Tinashe where US$100 000 was reportedly splashed to fund the ceremony.

Initially, according to Mai Titi, the agreement was for Maphosa to pay back the debts but after the ceremony, he did not do anything. This led to fights between the two and a subsequent breakup which left Mai Titi facing the debts alone.

In a bid to assist her, Olinda is buying 50 people dresses from Mai Titi’s shop.

This is what she had to say announcing the help;

I have been watching, listening. 🙌🏻. I have had so many people inbox me wanting to have the ”last laugh” with me.

Truth be told there is no last laugh in situations like this. I am heartbroken for Felistas. Everyone is in pursuit of happiness and no one will knowingly put themselves in situations that are heart breaking and tormenting to this extend.

She wanted happiness. She wanted to be winning just like each ans every one of us.

Yes she is loud. Yes tonoitirwa ma 9hr lives tichitukwa. It’s okay.

But every morning she has to be someone else’s strength so she isn’t allowed to breakdown and cry and she isn’t allowed to fall. I know the feeling.

I do however applaud her for her courage that passed her ego to say “I was played”. Admitting your were played is one of the hardest things to do, because denial will always play a big factor.

So listen little sis. It’s okay, you have been humiliated, dragged, made to look crazy, have had to do worse to prove yourself and more. Now is the time to show them what strong women are made of. We fall but we always rise. So get off the floor, het back to business. Make us laugh again with your skits.

Be you.

As for everyone else. I think entertainment is over. This is a real human being going through the worst or it could be God doing his work. Either way let’s support her. Go to her business’s buy a dress or bra. Send her a kind word. Leave nice comments. For it shall all be well.

If you go to her store and try on a dress with her, send me a video I will buy one dress for( $10 according to her adverts) to 50 women. Thats my way of supporting her and the community.

God bless you all.

Olinda’s kind gesture comes despite the bad blood between the two. The socialites are known for launching tirades at each other, hence, Olinda’s gesture has come as a surprise to many.

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Durban Gen actress Nelisiwe Sibiya has been catching smoke a little too often on social media recently. After being accused of dating Robert Marawa, now the actress is being called out for not being a v1rgin as claimed.

Nelisiwe Sibiya has been attached to a number of scandals ever since she was rumored to be dating Sports Commentator Veteran Robert Marawa. However, even after those rumors have been put to rest, Nelisiwe Sibiya continues to be rumored to be involved in a number of things.

Reportedly, the actress is said to still be a virgin. Back in April, 2022 an article from Indafrica reported that the 28-year-old singer and actress is still a v1rgin. However, tweeps are certainly not buy to that as they have called her out for not being a v1rgin.

Konje lengane kuthiwa iyiVdot pic.twitter.com/hGLFGuCP1z

— I totally agree with my self (@fanele065) September 19, 2022

In a post made by gossip blogger Musa Khawula where he called out Nelisiwe Sibiya as a bad actress. Tweeps came in their number to name and shame Nelisiwe Sibiya on many other things outside of her acting skills and ability. Another tweep inserted that Nelisiwe Sibiya is still a v1rgin. However, another tweep commented while rubbishing those claims.

Ayngeke that’s just a rumour😹😹, she is always with the virgins but there’s not even one picture of her with the dot on the forehead that serves as a proof that she’s been tested. Allegedly nkosi yami😂

— Nteboheng Mndaweni (@NtebohengMndaw1) September 20, 2022

Even virgins are never with the v dot

— NZWAKELE KA DUBE (@madubenolthand0) September 20, 2022

Ngempela I vdot 😂😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/w1edduN5WG

— Cebolenkosi 🇿🇦 (@EleNkosi) September 19, 2022

Another tweeps blatantly wrote that Nelisiwe Sbiya is an “undercover febist”, which is a slang for a woman who jumps from one man to another man. That also references a woman with no home training and carries herself with little to none respect without morals.

Undercover febist this one 💀 cute though

— Miya Buthelezi (@NashNathi1) September 19, 2022

Ka MaButhelezi, uyahlolwa lona itshitshi. pic.twitter.com/yV33YjTeAk

— LolithaShosha (@LolithaShosha) September 20, 2022

Alikho itshitshi elifebayo

— LaGumedze (@The_blackaneese) September 19, 2022

I heard that allegedly

— Nokwanda (@Nokwand89248671) September 20, 2022

Nami futhi, allegedly

— flower🌺 (@petunia_phetla) September 20, 2022

Nelisiwe Sibiya has been catching smoke on social media. however, she did come forward to clear the rumors about her dating Robert Marawa. Speaking on Engineer Your Life with Lungelo KM, Nelisiwe Sibiya rubbished the dating rumors with Robert Marawa.

Source: News365.co.za

In other news – VIDEO: Slay Queen & DJ, Cyan Boujee speaks on her R50 000 girlfriend allowance per week

South African influencer and DJ, Cyan Boujee has sparked quite a conversation on social media, following her interview on Podcast and Chill with MacG. Tweeps are shocked beyond belief to learn how much girlfriend allowance Cyan Boujee was getting from her ex-boyfriend.

MacG took to social media to share a snippet of what will be discussed in today’s episode, where Cyan Boujee was on her girlfriend allowance. Learn More

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Zimbabwean socialite really got our attention after she posted hot pictures on her Facebook page.

Ladies and Gentlemen meet the Gorgeous and Classy Jackie Ngarande.

Jackie got some of her fans talking after she posted pictures in a mini denim dress. Her fans were complaining that the dress was too short that they even photo shopped the picture and made the dress long.

Some of her fans liked the dress, they couldn’t stop talking about the gorgeous socialite.

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The Ukraine conflict could end in a world war, but would not be happening if he were in power, the former US president claims

The conflict in Ukraine could spiral into World War III, former US President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday, after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would use all means necessary to defend itself in the face of a threat to its territorial integrity.

Writing on his social media platform, Truth Social, the ex-president said the Ukraine conflict, which began after Russia launched its military offensive in late February, “should have never happened.”

Trump claimed that if he had still been in the White House, hostilities would have never broken out between Moscow and Kiev.

“As I have made clear for quite some time, this could end up being World War III,” he added.

On Wednesday, Putin announced a partial military mobilization of around 300,000 reservists to be called up for active service. The Russian leader also warned that Moscow “would use all the means to protect our people,” including nuclear weapons if necessary.

“This is not a bluff,” Putin insisted, saying Russia would use “all available means” to protect its independence and security.

This is not the first time Trump has sounded the alarm over the repercussions from the Ukraine crisis. In June, he criticized his successor, President Joe Biden, for the way his administration has handled the crisis, slamming the incumbent for sending tens of billions of dollars in military aid to Kiev, which, he said, only adds fuel to the conflict.

“And we’re in serious danger with what’s going on in Ukraine and with Russia. You could end up with a world war the way they’re handling it. It’s crazy what they’re doing,” he said at the time.

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High Court has dropped charges against ‘self-exiled’ firebrand Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Makomborero Haruzivishe in a case where he was convicted of inciting public violence.

This follows a successful appeal against both conviction and sentence.

His lawyers have confirmed the development.

“We have ended the persecution of pro-democracy campaigner Makomborero by obtaining a High Court order quashing and setting aside his conviction and sentence for allegedly blowing a whistle during a protest as he has been found not guilty and acquitted by Justice Zhou,” said Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR).

Haruzivishe was represented by Obey Shava of ZLHR.

The activist was last year convicted on charges of inciting public violence and resisting a police officer following a protest held in Harare.

He was sentenced to an effective 14 months imprisonment after a Harare magistrate Judith Taruvinga set aside 10 months of his 24 months jail term conditionally.

On the second count of resisting arrest, Haruzivishe was sentenced to 12 months and of these, six were suspended on conditions he did not commit a similar offence.

Both sentences were running concurrently.

Last year, he spent 10 months in jail before he was granted bail pending his appeal.

However, the activist still has several criminal cases still pending before the courts.

He was recently issued an arrest warrant amid reports that he went into self-exile.

A full judgement on the latest matter is yet to be availed.

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Mzansi Singer Makhadzi has caused a frenzy online following pictures of her dressed in a wedding gown. Makhadzi who is in a relationship with Jerusalema hitmaker Master KG, left social media users wondering whether she has dumped her love interest for another man.

Facebook users caught wind of images circulating of a woman and her husband taking their wedding photos. Fans were quick to point out that the woman in the photos looks like award-winning musician Makhadzi and questioned if she had a secret wedding.

After a quick YouTube search, it was found that the images are from a music video Makhadzi shot a few years ago. In the video titled Venda Manyalo Music, Makhadzi is indeed getting married.

Reacting to the wedding photos, fans were convinced that Makhadzi had left Master KG for a new mystery man. Other fans confirmed that the images are from a music video.

“This is Makhadzi, maybe she has been married before or maybe they are twins,” said one fan. That’s not true. It’s not her,” wrote another fan. This is Makhadzi, I know a lookalike but this one is her.”

“Whether it’s Makhadzi or her lookalike it doesn’t matter to me. All I know is whoever did her make-up won’t see heaven.” lMakhadzi and Master KG confirmed their relationship in February this year. This comes after the two were seen getting close in the studio last year. The pair even collaborated on Kulakwe a single they officially released on 3 February.

Source: thesouthafrican

In other news – Video of DJ Zinhle treating Pearl Thusi like a nobody has Mzansi talking

Speculations are continuing to spiral out of control that DJ Zinhle and Pearl Thusi are no longer best friends.

The latest video of these two, having some sort of awkward moment at Nomuzi ‘Moozlie’ Mabena’s birthday celebration, was proof enough for fans to believe that these two are beefing. Learn more

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Young sensations Nutty O and Tamy have a bright future ahead of them after being named as nominees for this year’s All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).

For the songs Handipere Power and Happy Again, respectively, Nutty O and Winky D are nominated in the category of Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Reggae, Ragga, and Dancehall.

For Happy Again, Winky D is nominated once more in the Southern Africa Best Male Artist regional category. Tamy is nominated for Best Female Artist in Southern Africa in the regional category for her song Sare. She will compete against ShaSha, another Zimbabwean musician, who is up for the award for her song iPiano starring Kamo Mphela and Felo Le Tee.

This year, the Western African area leads the regional nominations with 134 nominations, or 35% of the total; the Eastern African region is closely behind with 69 nominations, or 18%. With 68 nominations, the Southern African area comes in second with 17.8% of the vote; Central Africa comes in third with 52 nominations, 13.6 percent of the vote; and Northern Africa comes in fourth with 49 nominations, 12.8 percent of the vote. Additionally, with 10 nominations, or 2.6 percent of the total, the Global music region—which includes music from non-Africans in the diaspora who continue to advance the African region—takes second place on the list.

With six nominations for his 2021 smash hit, Big Flexa, in the categories of “Song of the Year,” “Breakout Artiste of the Year,” “Best African Collaboration,” “Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Electro,” and “Best Artiste, Duo or Group in Use of African Dance/Choreography,” South African maverick Costa Titch leads the list this year with the most nominations.

It’s interesting to note that Dadju, a master of Congolese music, shares sixth place with six nominations in the categories of “Best Male in Central Africa,” “Song of the Year,” “Album of the Year,” “Artist of the Year,” “Best African Act in the Diaspora,” and “Best Soundtrack in a Movie, Series, or Documentary.” The Ivorian rapper Didi B receives five nominations for “Best Male,” placing him closely behind third place. “Song of the Year”; “Best African DJ”; “Best African Act in the Diaspora”; and “Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Electro”.

Also, ranking equally with the third highest nominations is another Algerian singer, Soolking, with five nominations in “Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa”; “Song of the Year”; “Album of the Year”; “Best Video”; and “Best African Act in the Diaspora”. Lastly, closing the tie of artists with the third highest nominations is the Egyptian rapper and record producer, Wegz, with five nominations in “Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa”; “Song of the Year”; “Producer of the Year”; “Artiste of the Year”; and “Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Contemporary”.

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Zimbabwe needs more than 100 000 teachers following a mass exodus of educators to other countries due to low salaries offered by government, unions have said.

A government circular seen by NewsDay revealed that government will soon recruit 3 904 teachers.

Angola and Qatar have warmed up to employing Zimbabwean teachers and other professionals to work in their public service.

Already, government is finalising the vetting of 225 professionals to be posted to Rwanda after the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on exchange of teachers.

However, teachers’ unions, which spoke to NewsDay, said the number was not enough to meet demand.

Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe president Obert Masaraure said the number being recruited was just a drop in the ocean.

“Our schools are in desperate need of almost 100 000 teachers now. The numbers are just a drop in the ocean. Beyond recruitment, we should also focus on retention. The ongoing drive towards faceless growth must be stopped. Millions of learners are failing to access education,” Masaraure said.

Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe president Takavafira Zhou said: “The 3 904 teachers fall far short of the deficit in schools in Zimbabwe. Above all, even the number may not be successfully deployed as in 2021, government ultimately failed to deploy 5 000 teachers due to alleged inflation on the resources allocated to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.”

Source: NewsDay

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DNA results have confirmed the death of St Mathias Tsonzo High School student, Livingstone Sunhwa, ten months after his mysterious disappearance.

Livingstone disappeared from his school under unclear circumstances on the 6th of December last year.

The hope of seeing her child again is now shattered and Selina Tadya can only hope that the latest DNA results will open a comprehensive investigation into the mysterious death.

“The DNA results have confirmed that it is Livingstone, but we are not yet sure the cause of death because as they say the bones were much exposed to rain and hot temperatures. I cannot bring him back, but I want to see those behind this act of evil being punished for what they did to my son,” said Livingstone’s mother.

The results may be the first to confirm the suspicions that have prevailed over the boy’s death, pointing to what relatives say is a cover-up by school authorities.

Exclusive interviews carried out by the ZBC News crew before the results reveal a sad pattern of events where relatives confirmed the brutal torture of the young boy by school authorities on the fateful day.

In July this year, startling revelations were made by some community members who first discovered traces of human hair in their drinking water source.

According to the community, it was only then that they first heard of the missing boy almost eight months on.

The St Mathias Tsonzo and Anglican Church officials have been mum on the boy’s disappearance, with revelations they have not reached out to console the family.

Relatives are now pushing for a thorough investigation interrogating the role of the now suspended school head and the law enforcers accused of punishing the deceased.

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Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has announced that vehicles without valid licence discs will not be allowed passage through toll gates with effect from 1 October.

This comes on the back of a clampdown of vehicles without number plates by Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in an effort to curb the increase of crimes related to vehicles without.

In a notice issued today ZINARA said the latest measure is in line with vehicle registration and licensing act which prohibits movement of vehicles without licence discs.

“The Zimbabwe National Road Administration would like to advise the motoring public that all vehicles without valid licence discs will not be allowed to pass through the Tollgates with effect from 01 October 2022.

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Job Sikhala’s wife, Ellen has been granted free bail after she appeared in court facing traffic offence charges.

Ellen was arrested on Tuesday on way to see her husband at Chikurubi Maximum Prison.

She was accused of driving against oncoming traffic.

Ellen, who was represented by Paidamoyo Saurombe from the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), was remanded to October 19 for trial.

According to the state, Ellen who is a holder of class 2,4 and 5 and on September 20 was driving a Nissan Navara vehicle along Seke road.

Ellen allegedly drove her vehicle against oncoming traffic, leading to her arrest.

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1st of August 2018 will remain one of the darkest days in post-Independence Zimbabwe after six unarmed civilians were fatally shot by army officers in broad daylight.

A dark cloud enveloped Harare as the military brazenly shot unarmed civilians in an effort to quell protests against the delayed announcement of the 2018 Presidential election results.

Opposition supporters had stormed the streets, registering their displeasure against the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC)’s delay.

For Allison Charles, the day is a stark reminder of how her brother ‘s life was ended prematurely and in broad daylight.

The 48-year old Gavin Dean Charles was among six civilians that perished on the fateful day.

Just mentioning her brother’s name triggers indescribable emotions for Charles who failed to hold back tears as she recounted the painful experience of seeing her brother dead, his body riddled with bullets.

Charles continues to seek answers about the unfortunate death of her brother.

“I still do not like to talk about it; it’s still a very painful thing to talk about,” she said.

“It is still very raw. He left a daughter who is still in high school. She does not have a father now to back her up and pay her school fees.

“It is not about money, it is about moral support that we had. They took her father away from her and there has been nothing done. It is four years down the line and no one has even apologised to the family.”

The controversial shootings were a major setback for President Emmerson Mnangagwa who was desperate to cleanse the country’s image which had been tainted under former leader Robert Mugabe.

Prior to the elections which were first since the ouster of Robert Mugabe, President Mnangagwa had pledged to set the country a new trajectory, free from violence.

Bowing down to pressure after calls to investigate the shootings, President Mnangagwa established a commission of inquiry to probe the shootings headed by former South African president Kgalema Motlanthe.

The commission released its report with the military being incriminated in the shootings.

Among recommendations by the Motlanthe Commission was the establishment of the fund by the Government to compensate families of the deceased.

Charles believes the Mothlante headed commission was a waste of time as it has failed to bring closure and healing to her family.

“Nothing has happened; nothing real, nothing solid has happened. We just sit and wait.We went to the masters office and we put the beneficiaries names down which is my niece but nothing has been done since,” said.

In their push for justice, the Charles family approached the courts to no avail as the High Court threw away their case.

Facing a similar predicament, Maxwell Tauro who lost his son, Challenge Tauro, in the shootings wishes for the full hand of law to catch up with the perpetrators of the  shootings.

“Until now, it is still painful to understand what happened with Challenge.,” said Tauro.

“There are people back home who are doing rites on the graves of their relatives but I can not do that on Chellenge’s grave because I cannot afford it. He was a breadwinner, someone I could depend on. Life has been on a stand still since then.

“The last time Government got in touch with us was when we appeared before the Mothlanthe Commission and since then there has been nothing.”

To crank up pressure on the government to implement the recommendations from the Commission, Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has written to Mothlanthe.

“The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition has engaged victims of the August 1, 2018 shootings and relatives of the deceased and it came out during the engagements that there is lack of political will by the government to implement the Motlanthe Commission of Inquiry recommendations

“In light of this challenge we have also engaged His Excellency, Kgalema Motlanthe raising our concern over the stance by the Zimbabwean government,” said Peter Mutasa, CiZC chairman.

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Jamaican reggae and dancehall heavyweight Chris Martin is billed to perform at Zimdancehall crooner, Freeman’s album launch on the 8th of next month.

Affectionately known as HKD Boss, Freeman, who is set to launch his 9th album titled “David and Goliath” on October 8, hinted on a collaboration with the internationally-acclaimed Chris Martin who is expected to grace his album launch.

“I am launching my 13-track album on the 8th of October. The album is titled David and Goliath, which explores various societal issues. I collaborated with two international artists including Jamaica’s Chris Martin, who will also perform at the launch. I am so elated about this development since he is my greatest inspiration. I grew up looking up to him and the idea of us working together is a dream come true. The album also features two local artists. I am excited about it,” said the HKD Boss.

Famed for hits like Cheaters’ Prayer, Martin has confirmed the development from his Jamaican base.

“I am coming to Zimbabwe on 8 October to perform alongside Freeman HKD as he will be launching his album David and Goliath,” said Martin.

Meanwhile, various local artists, including Baba Harare, Nyasha David, Kikky and Trevor Dongo are also billed to perform at the show slated for Alexander Sports Club in Harare.

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Thuso Mbedu has put a troll where he belongs after criticising her accent.

The Woman King star recently weighed in on the struggles of load-shedding when a social media user jumped on the conversation to claim she should “reduce the American accent”.

However, Thuso could not overlook this as she slammed the troll.

The user said: “I was watching your interview. Don’t lose the South African accent”

Without hesitation, Thuso responded as she told the critic to stick their nose somewhere else.

“Don’t talk about things you know nothing about,” she said.

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