South Africa
Sharpeville: new research on 1960 South African massacre shows the number of dead and injured was massively undercounted
On 21 March 1960 at 1.40 in the afternoon, apartheid South Africa’s police opened fire on a peaceful crowd of about 4,000 residents of Sharpeville, who were protesting against carrying identity documents that restricted black people’s movement. Read more
South African diamonds adorn the crown of King Charles – why they’re unlikely to be returned
Opera singer Pretty Yende and Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor were not the only South African presence at the coronation of King Charles III. Also there were the stones cut from the Cullinan diamond, the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found. Read more
Nelson Mandela Foundation honours Zuriel Oduwole
For her tireless work, fighting for girls education across the African continent since the age of ten, and her strong advocacy - speaking with 29 world leaders across Europe, Africa and the Americas about creating policies that ensure girls are in Read more
Zimbabwe businessman’s death exposes South Africa’s murky world of pension funds
The death of South African based Zimbabwean businessman - Abraham Ndoro has opened a can of worms, shedding light on the murky pension industry in the Southern Africa powerful economy. Read more
South Africa hosts religious dialogue
A group of religious leaders gathered at the Church of the Latter Day Saints for a peace dialogue. Read more
'Pistorius has to pay for what he did'
Barry Steenkamp, the 73-year old father of Reeva Steenkamp has said Oscar Pistorius, the former athlete convicted of their daughter’s murder, must pay for the crime of murdering his girlfriend Reeva. Read more
Britain warns of South Africa terror attack threat
Britain has warned about the high threat of terror attacks against foreigners in South Africa, identifying upmarket shopping areas and malls in the commercial hub of Johannesburg and Legislative capital - Cape Town, as the main target areas. Read more
Pistorius parole suffers setback
Prompted by a petition from the Progressive Women's Movement of South Africa, the country's Justice Minister - Michael Masutha has ordered a review and suspension of Oscar Pistorius' pending parole. Read more
6 wounded as police shoot outside school
Claims of racism are at the centre of protests outside a primary school in South Africa which has left at least six people wounded. Read more
Human rights organisations condemn SA
Two human rights organisations - International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) and Amnesty International have condemned South Africa over its recent failure to arrest Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir in line with a court order. Read more
Zuma, you are a broken man presiding over a broken society
South Africa's Parliamentary Opposition Leader - Hon. Mmusi Maimane describes President Jacob Zuma as "a broken man presiding over a broken society." Read more
Mmusi Maimane criticises upgrade of Zuma's home with State funds
South Africa's National Assembly debated the report on the Nkandla security upgrades as submitted by Cedric Frolick. DA Parliamentary leader Mmusi Maimane weighs in on this heated debate. Read more
South African Airways now departs from Heathrow Terminal 2
South African Airways (SAA) welcomed its first passengers into the new London Heathrow Terminal 2 with a display of South Africa music and dance. Read more
Pistorius can still face 15 years in prison
Although Oscar Pistorius has been cleared today of the premeditated murder of his girlfriend - of Reeva Steenkamp, he can still be convicted of culpable homicide which carries up to a 15-year prison sentence, when he returns to court tomorrow. Read more
Extradited UK businessman accused of murdering wife appears in SA court
A United Kingdom based businessman - Shrien Dewani charged with kidnapping, murder, robbery and obstructing the course of justice, has made a brief appearance before a South African court. Read more
SA jailbreak foiled
Observant warders at the Leeuwkop prison in Johannesburg, South Africa have foiled an escape attempt by Jaco Steyn, the infamous Sunday rapist; and Henry Okah, the mastermind of Nigeria's Independence Day 2010 bombing. Read more
Actress found dead
South African actress - Lesego Motsepe who announced on World AIDS Day 2011 that she was HIV Positive has been found dead in her home in Randburg, Johannesburg. Read more
Obamas recount visit to Robben Island
United States President and First Lady - Barack and Michele Obama recount their trip to Robben Island - home of the maximum security prison where Nelson Mandela and other anti-apartheid activists were jailed. Read more
Obama: Thank you for sharing Mandela with the world
United States' President Barack Obama pays glowing tribute to the late Nelson Mandela at the Memorial held in Johannesburg. Read more
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Violent riots continue to grip France
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The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 600 (June 28 - July 11 2023)
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Tinubu in Paris: Matters Arising
“See Paris and die!” We used to hear that as young persons. Paris was meant to be the most exotic spot of European civilization, an intellectual capital and the reference point for the Renaissance – Francis II, Cardinal Richelieu, Louis XIII, Read more
Survey confirms support is essential when adopting
The latest ‘YouCanAdopt’ campaign aims to encourage more people from Black and mixed heritage backgrounds to adopt and offers a variety of support to help adopters along their journey. A survey for the campaign found that almost 60% of Black parents Read more
Illegal organ trade is more sophisticated than one might think - who’s behind it and how it could be controlled
Every now and then the trade in human organs makes national, even international, news. In March 2023, a Nigerian politician, his wife and a medical middleman were found guilty of an organ-trafficking plot after they brought a man to the UK from Lagos Read more
Managing Priapism in young Sickle Cell patients
Leon is a 13-year-old teenager from the UK. He loves playing football and suffers from sickle cell disorder. In this animation, Leon tells us about his “worst day ever”, the first time he woke up with a painful penile erection which persisted and Read more
Police officer jailed for sexual assault of colleague
A 26-year-old serving Metropolitan Police officer has been jailed for sexually assaulting a colleague in December 2020. Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 599 (June 14 - 27 2023)
South African diamonds adorn the crown of King Charles - why they're unlikely to be returned. Convicted of killing step brother. Nigeria’s security situation has got worse: what Tinubu’s administration needs to do about it. Read more
South African diamonds adorn the crown of King Charles – why they’re unlikely to be returned
Opera singer Pretty Yende and Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor were not the only South African presence at the coronation of King Charles III. Also there were the stones cut from the Cullinan diamond, the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found. Read more
Jailed for kidnap and rape
A man has been sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment and two years' extended licence for the kidnap and rape of a vulnerable young woman. Read more
PDP chieftain condemns violence in court vicinity
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State – Comrade (Dr.) Niyi Osoba has condemned the alleged attack on Chief Segun Showunmi, a chieftain of the Party and some other members of the PDP, in the vicinity of the Isabo Magistrate Court, Read more
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Chief Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK) in a Zoom rage, calls Journalist 'Femi Okutubo stupid!
Nigerian politician and lawyer - Chief Femi Fani-Kayode stormed out of a Zoom Conversation organised by BEN Television London after calling Publisher of Trumpet Media Group - 'Femi Okutubo, stupid! Read more
Dr Titus Odedun speaks about his GAB Award
Nana Ofori-Atta Oguntola interviews former Surgery tutor and examiner - Dr Titus Odedun on his recent Award from the Gathering of Africa's Best. Titus Odedun bagged a Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Award for outstanding contributions to the Read more
Why Nigeria must celebrate - Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, Nigeria High Commissioner to the UK
Nigeria High Commissioner to the Court of St. James' - Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida OFR, CFR speaks to Trumpet TV about the giant strides being taken at the Mission, efforts to combat corruption at the Mission, why Nigeria must celebrate, and more. Read more
You can't compare Nigeria with the UK - Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida
Nigeria High Commissioner to the Court of St. James' - Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida OFR, CFR tells Trumpet TV that you can not compare Nigeria with the United Kingdom. Read more