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South Africa’s Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has given his support to calls for a boycott of Afghanistan at the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan, adding his voice to those of British politicians who have called on England not to play the South Asian nation at the tournament next month.

“Cricket South Africa, the federations of other countries and the ICC (International Cricket Council) will have to think carefully about the message the sport of cricket wishes to send the world, and especially the women in sports,” he said in a statement on Thursday.

“It is not for me as the sports minister to make the final decision on whether South Africa should honour cricketing fixtures against Afghanistan. If it was my decision, then it certainly would not happen.”

England and South Africa share the same group with Afghanistan in the one-day international (ODI) competition and are under pressure to boycott the fixtures in response to the Taliban government’s crackdown on women’s rights since returning to power in August 2021.

Cricket giants South Africa are scheduled to open their Champions Trophy schedule against Afghanistan in Karachi on February 21 but McKenzie urged his country’s cricket governing body not to honour the fixture.

“As a man who comes from a race that was not allowed equal access to sporting opportunities during Apartheid, it would be hypocritical and immoral to look the other way today when the same is being done towards women anywhere in the world,” he added.

More than 160 British politicians have signed a cross-party letter to the England and Wales Cricket Board, calling for a boycott of England’s fixture against Afghanistan in Lahore on February 26.

ECB chief executive Richard Gould responded by calling for a uniform approach from all member nations towards Afghanistan’s participation in international cricket.

Australia are the other team scheduled to take on Afghanistan, in Lahore on February 28.

Cricket Australia indefinitely postponed a bilateral men’s Twenty 20 series against Afghanistan last March citing “deteriorating human rights for women and girls in the country under Taliban rule” but they did play them at the World Cup in India in late 2023 and at the T20 World Cup last June.

Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird last month said he was “very proud of the position we’ve taken” after they were accused of hypocrisy.

“We’ve taken a position, and we’re proudly standing up where we think we should,” he said.

Samantha125:
Those self proclaimed big boys that she went to see in Nigeria should make a plan to repatriate her body.

Because it's girls like her that would be insulting SA men immediately they start smelling money from those jollof bros.

Jollofinas never learn that these Nigerians are heartless. How many of them are in asian prisons?

I see they're trying to court you, you're one day gonna end up either in a Thai prison facing death penalty or skull mined. Beware.

JaceBlaze:
Jollofinas think being showered with money obtained through criminal activities makes them better than everyone else.

The criminal is now nowhere to be seen instead of helping to get her body back to SA. I dont shed tears for nonsense. Good riddance.

Bouncing2:
This particular thread was created by your South African brother.

No need beating around ,,,she’s satafrican…and it’s sad she’s gone.

Her true identity is part of the debate. Chidimma 2.0

Samantha125:
I'm a hungry lazy black South African slave... I don't have money to waste...😃😃😃... Every little cent counts for me...😶😶😶

The giants should go ahead and donate... You can even find a way to get hold of her family... We need more good Samaritans like you...🤭🤭🤭

Giant Rice Stampede-gerians are going through economic hardship o.

JaceBlaze:
How do you fly tens of thousands of kilometers without telling anyone where you are going,who you going with,where you will be staying and how long you will be gone for?🤔🤔


May her family find peace🙏🙏

Jollofinas will learn the hard way.

Taquin:
First, I sympathize with the family. May her soul continue to Rest In Peace.


RandDigital, I had to scroll up and check the username of the post creator when I saw the picture of the comments against Nigeria.

I wasn’t disappointed. What are you doing on a Nigerian forum? It’s really weird and sick at this point. I don’t know any SA forum and definitely Nigerians.

It’s so sick at this point and weird

Ok, what should i do with this your letter?

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What was supposed to be a birthday celebration with friends in Lagos, Nigeria, turned sour when the birthday girl died.

According to the Vale family in Rustenburg, North West, their daughter Primrose Happy Vale, 29, passed away on December 22 while visiting friends for the holiday season.

Her father, Orlando, stated that he heard that his daughter died from malaria in Lagos. He only got the news a week after her passing.


TRAVELLED TO NIGERIA FOR HER BIRTHDAY

“I last spoke to my daughter on 21 December and after that when I called she didn’t pick up. Even on her birthday on Christmas Day, I called and texted but there was no response.

“I couldn’t reach her until I received a call from her friend on 28 December informing me that my child had passed away,” said the father.

The deceased, who worked as a makeup artist in Cape Town, travelled to Nigeria to celebrate her birthday. She travelled with a friend her father was allegedly unaware of.

“She went there to enjoy December and was going to come back after New Year’s Day. I don’t know who she went to visit but I know it was her friends.”

The pensioner was told that he would need money in order to return his daughter’s body to South Africa.


FATHER ASKS FOR HELP TO BRING BODY BACK TO SA

Sobbing, Primrose’s father asked South Africans for financial assistance to repatriate the body of a his daughter.

“We are currently in the dark and desperately want to see her body. And we are heartbroken that she is gone. We went to Home Affairs and they said it would cost 50, 000 rands (4-million naira) to bring her back so we can have a burial for her.

“I’m a pensioner and cannot afford that much money and I am asking people for help.

“We will be happy when we see her body.”


INCIDENT HAS DIVIDED SOCIAL MEDIA


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_k7tF0NzRg?si=pLfKbc6IRVxp7Vbd

The incident has divided social media, with South Africans questioning how her father could allow her to leave a 10 year old child and visit a foreign country without leaving behind details of her trip, her host and where she would be staying. Others are using the incident as a warning to local girls against human trafficking.


VIDEOS OF HER BEING ENTERTAINED BY A NIGERIAN MAN

Primrose’s death started trending on social media a few days ago when videos of her and her alleged Nigerian host were circulated. In the videos she is seen dining with the man on a luxury boat.

In another video she can be seen twerking against the same man, who was rapping songs about how he is enjoying life. And in all the videos, she seemed happy as the man fondled her.

Later a video of her in what looked like a hospital bed with a drip attached to her hand emerged. She looked really unwell.

However, upon news of her death, the same man came to social media and vehemently denied that she was visiting him. He said in a series of posts that Primrose was in Nigeria to visit some man, not him. He was only dining with her because he knew her from his previous visits to South Africa.

But in all his posts he failed to give details of the mysterious man that Primrose was visiting.

She was working as a makeup artist in Cape Town, and her mysterious host allegedly paid for her to fly to Nigeria. The visit was allegedly for her birthday on Christmas Day.

https://sundayworld.co.za/news/sa-family-seeks-help-after-daughter-dies-while-visiting-nigeria/#:~:text=What%20was%20supposed%20to%20be,friends%20for%20the%20holiday%20season

KingCold:
How you respect in other people's countries will get you respect, not bank acquisitions

You'd think they bought Capitec at least. Bidvest? 😂😂😂

Bidvest Bank 😂😂😂 Gosh, the bank has like just 3 branches in SA. Access Bank trying to come in through the back door coz no South African would trust a Nigerian company to handle their finances. This is the death nail for Bidvest once people hear about the Nigerian link.

Sepukku:
RandDigital are you making money from these uninteresting posts or what?

Na wa for you!

helinues:
When last did you post any development news about SA on this forum?

You can check my illustrious profile/portfolio and decide for yourself 😎

helinues:
Post development news about South Africa not all this petty story with no moral story

I'm giving NL trolls some time off from wailing & bouncing off the walls. SA developmental news gives them chest pains.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOQyZGMVf0I?si=8QPsEroa4GCn9oCn

As a result of what AmaZulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini has called "a disintegrated marriage", he has filed papers to institute divorce action against one of his wives.

The papers filed in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg state that there are no assets and liabilities in the joint estate worth mentioning, and the parties have already divided their personal belongings between themselves.

The queen, who News24 won't name to protect the children, has filed a notice of intention to defend the divorce action. News24 is in possession of these papers.

According to the king, the marriage has reached a state of disintegration with no reasonable prospect of being restored.

"Aside from communication regarding issues concerning the parties' children, there is no meaningful communication between the parties.

"The parties have, on several occasions, experienced trouble with their marriage and tried to restore the relationship without success. The parties have not lived together as husband and wife for a continuous period of at least one year immediately prior to the date of the institution of the action," says the king in the court papers.

The papers also outline spousal maintenance for the queen and the king's sole responsibility for the maintenance of the children.

"The plaintiff (the king) tenders to the defendant (the queen) rehabilitative maintenance in the amount of R20 000 for a period of 12 months from the date on which the decree of divorce is granted."

The king also seeks an order that the queen be liable for costs should she defend the divorce action.

Cluster leader of African languages and linguistics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and an expert on Zulu culture, Dr Gugu Mazibuko, weighed in on the divorce, which is a first in the Zulu royal household.

She said:

Traditionally, in a polygamous household, if a wife has done something wrong, she is not sent home or divorced; she would be built a home elsewhere but still be part of the family, and she would be required to perform a ceremony in apology of her wrong actions.

"With modernisation, even monarchies operate under the Constitution; everyone has the right to exercise their rights; we are living in a time where traditions are now challenged by modernisation," she said.

Mazibuko said tradition and culture have changed with time.

"Things have changed in any household due to cultures evolving with the times."

Unconfirmed reports suggest the king will hold a marriage ceremony on 26 January for Queen Nomzamo Myeni (third wife), whom he has paid lobola (bride price) for.

Cape Town also hosted a lights and fireworks display at the iconic V&A Waterfront. An estimated 35,000 people were expected to attend.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn7xDvC945s?si=dBOVZL8Pe51BVxY6

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0z3Ktd46yo?si=-gG2YDFLuGWnO5KC

Johannesburg residents were encouraged to step outside at midnight on Tuesday and watch the Hillbrow Tower come alive with a breathtaking light display featuring the words “Happy New Year”.

In a statement, Telkom (state telecoms company) said it will illuminate the iconic Hillbrow Tower on New Year's Eve and encouraged residents to step outside and witness the display from their vantage point.

“As Telkom lights up the Hillbrow Tower, we would like to remind South Africans that 'possible' is in the moments we share, the dreams we pursue, and the connections we build. Join us in celebrating the dawn of 2025 and a future full of opportunities,” said Gugu Mthembu, chief marketing officer at Telkom.

Telkom said at the heart of this moment is their belief that “Possible Begins Here” — a commitment to innovation, connectivity, and uniting South Africans through shared experiences.

“The event promises to bring the city together as we usher in a fresh chapter of hope and possibility,” reads the statement,

Standing 269 metres tall, the Hillbrow Tower has been a defining feature of Johannesburg’s skyline since 1971.

Once a symbol of cutting-edge telecommunications, today it remains a landmark of progress and resilience in a city that never stops growing.

Renamed after South Africa’s democratic transition, the Hillbrow Tower has witnessed decades of change and continues to stand as a beacon of connectivity and unity.

“At midnight , the Hillbrow Tower will come alive with a breathtaking light display featuring the words 'Happy New Year' — a message of celebration, hope, and new beginnings.

“This symbolic moment invites every Johannesburg resident to look to the sky and embrace the endless possibilities of 2025”, said Mthembu.

Silentgroper:
why do I see an intestine on that table ..

Ya'll eat intestines??

🤢🤢🤢

So says Mr Ponmo. Google wors.

Lawly:
Don't mind them. The girl is popular and respected than their president at the international level. When our Nigerian president roars, the South African president trembles and roll on the ground crying yes Sir. South Africa is not Nigeria's mate in any way at all. The only country in Africa that can stand along side Nigeria is Egypt.

Lol! 😂😂😂

kingbee90:
You this ugly coon. You always mention Nigeria in all your topics and threads like it's a dick measuring contest.
It's been months after the pageant and Chidimma has her crown yet you UGLY bastards are still mentioning her name here & there. Why did Miss universe SA chicken out of the competition? Una too get low self-esteem when around Nigerians because we possess all the qualities y'all lack & are craving for.

By the way, Have you taken your Anti-retroviral Drug dosage today?

Drug dealing and palliative rice stampedes aren't qualities we aspire to, thanks 😂😂😂 How was your Christmas - the one time you got to eat meat after several months? A wayward snake should crawl into your compound abeg, so you taste some protein. In the meantime you can lick this photo of a typical SA Christmas lunch😂😂😂

Silentgroper:
Asswipe gave no reply ...

He only comes alive when it's petty o'clock

I don't respond to divergence. He can open an IMF thread of his own - this beautiful one of mine is about Chidimma and shambolic TVC YV.

helinues:
If your engagement with others on this thread is what you called wisdom, then may be wisdom has entirely different meanings in South Africa

Some Worst Africans need wisdom drilled into them in instances where school failed. And I'm the messiah to do exactly that 🙏😇

helinues:
I am obsessed with you? Hahahaha

How many people have you picked fight with on this thread already? Something typical of you.

We are on your thread to cure the pettiness. Remember this is Nigeria forum, you are an alien here

If I get your time, I will send you packing from this forum. But you see , all of us can't be petty

I'm sharing wisdom, not picking fights.

Sepukku:
Its "Una go wait" not "Una gonna wait"

if you are going to attempt pidgin at least try better.

Morpheus419

helinues:
How much was credited to your bank account after watching Chindima's interview?

You are indirectly becoming obsessed with Chidinma. You might not consciously aware of that

You're obsessed with me even though you say I'm uninspiring but you're in all my threads. You see the irony? Pull out the dictionary, i know you gonna struggle with this one as well😂😂😂

Silentgroper:
Beer stampede Sad Africans ..

It's not palliative beer, we use our money. Una gonna wait for palliative rice til next Christmas or 2027 presidential election 😂😂😂

helinues:
I am just hoping you have a meaningful life apart from gossiping about Nigeria and Nigerians

So all the latest development news in South Africa have finished hence consistently posting petty gossiping news on NL.

You south Africans dont even have a recognize forum of your own like NL. You still need to run to big brother's forum to express yourself.

Rest and don't continue this way next year. It get why.

Chidimma says she wants to work on uniting SA and nigeria. That's just her way of saying she wants to return to SA😂😂😂

helinues:
Very beautiful lady

Some south Africans are petty sha.

May be you guys can represent Africa in pettiness in the next Olympics. Una own pettiness is legendary

So Chidinma is now national discussion in South Africa. Lots are strong with you people

Was she not on tvc nigeria still wailing about SA? Is it not a national platform?

Learnt your singular and plural 'you' before you burn yourself again hellanus? 🫤

trium:
Edit: This is the original video from the stream. She is still pretty in that interview.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_IE7jl7FOs

The South African is just looking for something to talk about and playing a child's game

Is this studio based in a mud hut or mkhukhu or something? The audio is terrible. Was waiting for that foul-mouthed one with a hijab to speak her usual bs about SA but i guess she was locked in a Libyan airport storeroom and couldn't make it. The last show i watched had all 4 panelists talking smack about SA alongside the callers - total echo chamber, do you call this news in Nigeria? SA news is far superior, no panel discussion will ever take place without diverse views - no wonder you so toxically brainwashed about everything black South African, its spoonfed to una by discredited so-called news outlets.

Anyway, on a lighter note, Chichi really looks malnourished and lacks glow nowadays, not to mention those gigantic bags under her eyes. Baby girl needs to import some SA water and pap.

[quote author=KingCold post=133483931]It is primary school knowledge.. i learned about VAT at what? 5th grade? and here you are presenting it like it's some esoteric knowledge. it's cringe man, come on!
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Yaasss, segowa!

South African online users have been sharing a viral picture of what is said to be beauty queen, Chidimma Adetshina, after she left SA four months ago to go live in her motherland, Nigeria.

One such X post - uploaded on 28 December - has garnered over 180,000 views, 1,500 likes and 127 comments.

Federalis:
Your mother hungry nerve. Mugu

You no longer googling Afrikaans? No more energy from hunger pains? I guess the last time you ate was during that stampede on Christmas Eve ☹️☹️☹️