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Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of Harlen Meyer, the sister of former Proteas cricketer Roger Telemachus. Meyer, 49, was fatally shot on Wednesday morning in Cloetesville, Stellenbosch, while walking to work. Meyer was caught in the crossfire of a suspected gang shootout. "The lady she was with told me that every morning they would go to the shop," said her brother, Hilton Telemachus. "And on Wednesday the gangsters were shooting at each other and that is how my sister was killed." Telemachus described the scene upon arriving. "When I got to the scene, she had already passed on. She was shot in the forehead and the back. She was a mother to three people, and the only sister I had," he said. Police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk confirmed the arrests, stating, "Circumstances surrounding a shooting incident on Wednesday at about 7:45am...where a 49-year-old woman was shot and fatally wounded...when she was caught in the ...

Proper skincare is no laughing matter, but one woman said her relatives used to make jokes at her expense over her beauty habits. In the end, she was the one who had the last laugh. "My cousins used to make fun of me in the 90s/early 2000s for using sunscreen and not being tan like them," she said. "They spent that time tanning in the sun in the summer and hitting up those tanning beds in the winter." Her trusty skincare habit, however, paid off years later. "They are between 8 and 13 years younger than me," she said. "They do not look it." Dermatologists, such as Dr. Michele Green, agreed on the importance of sunscreen to prevent wrinkles and fines lines. Green believes that the most affordable anti-aging treatment anyone can invest in is daily sunscreen use. The sun, not time, she explained, is the skin's biggest enemy. "Sunscreen is an essential part of a daily anti-aging routine, as the sun is one of the biggest causes of premature a...

The life of an athlete epitomizes a paradox: years of relentless toil for a career that often culminates in early retirement due to age or physical limitations.  Similarly, fitness enthusiasts embarking on their journeys strive tirelessly for aesthetic goals, only to find new aspirations upon reaching them. The pursuit of athleticism, akin to that of an Olympian, demands unwavering mental fortitude. "It's primarily a mental game," asserts South African hockey player Onthatile Zulu. "Sacrifices are necessary, and it's all about making long-term, beneficial choices." Zulu emphasizes the significance of consistency in training, regardless of fitness objectives. "Finding ways to stay motivated and on track is crucial," she notes. "Having training partners holds me accountable." This paradoxical pursuit underscores the need for a balanced approach to fitness and athleticism.  While striving for perfection is admirable, it's equally importa...

Kenyan youth spearheaded a second wave of nationwide protests against the controversial Finance Bill of 2024. This generation, primarily comprised of Gen Z, is finding its political voice, demanding accountability from leaders who seem to have forgotten campaign promises made in 2022. Despite widespread public outcry, parliament passed the bill, with 204 members advocating for its potential to address national debt and bolster public services. However, many, including this author, view the bill as a form of economic violence, disproportionately impacting women and girls already struggling within Kenya's socioeconomic landscape. The bill's superficiality is evident in its failure to address the elephant in the room – illicit financial flows (IFFs).  Kenya hemorrhages billions of shillings annually to corruption and financial crimes, landing it on the FATF grey list. Instead of tackling these root causes, the government has chosen to burden its most vulnerable citizens with regre...

Women across East Africa are facing a financial squeeze as governments introduce new tax measures on essential goods. From sanitary pads to diapers and second-hand clothing, these measures threaten to disproportionately impact women's lives and livelihoods. Kenya's amended Finance Bill, while offering a temporary reprieve on locally made sanitary products, still imposes higher costs on imported options – a reality for many women due to production limitations. This follows weeks of public outcry against the proposed "eco-tax," which activists argued would worsen period poverty.  Tanzania, meanwhile, has raised taxes on diapers and second-hand clothes ("mitumba") – a trade largely dominated by women. While the government aims to encourage local production, critics fear the higher import costs will burden consumers, many of whom rely on affordable second-hand options.  These tax hikes come at a time when East African nations are grappling with rising inflation...

For months, 74-year-old Thema Leta Magashe has endured excruciating pain from a broken elbow, waiting in vain for surgery at a hospital in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Despite her injury occurring in October 2022, she remains without proper treatment due to the chronic shortage of hospital beds. Magashe's ordeal began when she fell at her home in Elukwatini, breaking her elbow. She was taken to Embhuleni Hospital, where an X-ray confirmed the fracture. However, after being assessed and given a temporary cast, she was sent home with instructions to return in a month. When Magashe returned to the hospital, her cast was replaced, and she was given a December return date. As her elbow failed to heal, doctors reportedly decided to implant metal pins to fix the bone. However, there were no beds available at Embhuleni Hospital for the procedure. Magashe was then referred to Rob Ferreira Tertiary Hospital, where she underwent three examinations by different doctors who all confirmed the need ...

Tekolo Lefetsang Gosego, Secretary for the Botswana Democratic Party's Sefhare/Ramokgonami Constituency, has found himself at the center of a storm of speculation and grief following the unexpected death of his new lover, Naledi Mpaleng. The 44-year-old woman from Lodubeng ward in Kanye passed away last week at Gosego's home, just a month after they began a relationship. The tragedy has shaken the community, with whispers and rumors circulating about the cause of her sudden demise. Gosego has shared his account of the events, describing how Mpaleng arrived at his home on Wednesday and they spent a pleasant evening together. He stated they both woke up feeling fine on Thursday morning, with Mpaleng preparing to leave when she suddenly collapsed. Panicked, Gosego and a neighbor rushed Mpaleng to the hospital, but despite their quick response, it took 30 minutes for a doctor to see her. Sadly, the doctor confirmed her death. Gosego expressed his shock and heartbreak, adding that h...