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Trevor Noah calls out racist coverage of Ukraine, Kim K finally a single lady
On 24th February, Russia launched a large-scale military invasion of Ukraine, one of its southwest neighbours. It’s been a week since the invasion occurred and various governments, including South Africa, assisted African students and residents “after reports of racist and unfair treatment of Africans at border crossings”, APR reported.
Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show voiced his opinion on the racism in the media coverage.
According to The Citizen, Trevor’s segment featured multiple viral videos of journalists commenting on how Ukraine is not a “developing nation” or a “third world country,” but rather a “prosperous middle-class area,” with sights of Ukrainians fleeing violence incomprehensible in comparison to those in North Africa or the Middle East.”
Watch the full video here:
In entertainment news, Kim Kardashian is now legally single. On March 2, a judge in Los Angeles Superior Court approved Kardashian’s motion to terminate her marriage to West. The marriage will be ended immediately and further proceedings will determine custody of their children and the split of assets.
Here are the top trending stories of the day.
Headline: Trevor Noah responds to racist media coverage of Russian invasion – The Citizen
Headline: People of colour struggle to escape Russian invasion of Ukraine – Al Jazeera
Headline: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West divorce – The Independent
Headline: Scourge of femicide and GBV continues to plague South Africa – Daily Maverick
Headline: DA lights up City Hall in solidarity with Ukraine, while ANC government abstains from UN vote opposing Russian invasion – Daily Maverick
Headline: Chelsea survive FA Cup scare after Abramovich puts club up for sale – News24
Headline: Unstoppable Mamelodi Sundowns still star-bound as they sink Galaxy – Sowetan Live
Headline: WHO: Anxiety, depression cases up by over 25% globally due to COVID – EWN
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Top News of the Day: Third State Capture report dedicated to Bosasa, Riri stuns in a black steer dress at Paris Fashion Week
President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the third State Capture Inquiry investigation report on Tuesday, which has been made public. The 942-page report focuses on Bosasa, which is a South African corporation that specializes in government services, most notably prison services.
According to The Daily Maverick, “Zondo detailed how Bosasa was inherently corrupt and said there were prima facie corruption cases against Zuma, ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe and former minister Nomvula Mokonyane, all of whom received benefits from the company that was awarded at least R2.37-billion in government contracts between 2000 and 2016.”
The report recommended that certain government officials like Jacob Zuma, Gwede Mantashe and Nomvula Mokonyane should be investigated for corruption. The final State Capture Inquiry report will be made be landed over to Ramaphosa at the end of April.
Meanwhile, in entertainment news, Rihanna stunned in a black sheer dress at Dior’s fashion show. Dior presented its Fall 2022 collection during Paris Fashion week. Rihanna, Blackpink’s Jisoo and Anya Taylor-Joy were amongst the stars who sat in the front row.
Here are the top trending stories of the day.
Headline: State capture report, Part 3: ANC, Zuma and Mokonyane implicated in Bosasa graft – News24
Headline: Rihanna Stunned In A Sheer Black Maternity Dress At The Dior Show During Paris Fashion Week – Elle Magazine
Headline: Bosasa’s spending and shopping spree – corrupt state contracts worth over R2bn and bribes exceeding R75m – Daily Maverick
Headline: These Are the Highest-Paid Hip-Hop Artists of 2021, Per New Report – Complex
Headline: Middlesbrough knock Spurs out but Man City and Palace progress in FA Cup – Sowetan Live
Headline: Elgar beams after inexperienced Proteas rise to occasion: ‘They put their hands up’ – Sport24
Headline: ‘He felt too deeply, and he loved too much,’ – Riky Rick’s family pay tribute at funeral service – News24
Headline: WATCH: Will Smith Discusses His Latest ‘Growth Spurt’ After Emotional SAG Awards Win – Essence
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Top News of the Day: Russia kicked out of World Cup, Riky Rick laid to rest in private ceremony today
On Monday evening, FIFA and UEFA announced that Russia has been kicked out of the World Cup and banned from playing international football games “until further notice”.
“FIFA and UEFA have today decided together that all Russian teams, whether national representative teams or club teams, shall be suspended from participation in both FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice,” said the governing bodies of world and European football.
European football’s governing body has also discontinued its association with Russian energy company Gazprom.
According to News24, “FIFA announced on Sunday that Russian teams would be allowed to continue playing under the name of the Football Union of Russia, playing home games on neutral territory and behind closed doors, and with the Russian flag and anthem banned.”
In a separate statement, the Russian Football Union rejected the suspension, saying it was discriminatory. The statement read:
“It has an obvious discriminatory character and harms a huge number of athletes, coaches, employees of clubs and national teams, and most importantly, millions of Russian and foreign fans, whose interests international sports organisations must protect in the first place.”
In entertainment news, Rikhado Makhado, professionally known as Riky Rick will be laid to rest in a private ceremony today. The late rapper, entrepreneur and fashion designer died tragically last Wednesday in Johannesburg.
Riky Rick’s unexpected death has shaken the country to its core. His death also sparked a conversation about the growing concern of mental illnesses, especially for men.
The ceremony will be live-streamed at 10h30. Watch the full ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H172okxXeao
Here are the top trending stories of the day.
Headline: Russia dumped out of all international soccer as FIFA confirms blanket suspension – News24
Headline: WATCH | Farewell Riky Rick | Remembering the fallen star – EWN
Headline: The trouble with men – Times Live
Headline: ANALYSIS | Why the idea of a ‘neutral’ Ukraine is a non-starter in peace talks – News24
Headline: Climate change is hitting Africa’s staple crops, increasing parasites – Fin24
Headline: Proteas complete epic comeback in NZ with crushing win in 2nd Test, series drawn – News24
Headline: New boss Jesse Marsch confident he can win over Leeds’ fanbase – The Independent
Headline: Has ‘The Queen’ on Mzansi Magic been cancelled? – The Citizen
Image credit: Instagram/Riky Rick
