LOVE IN dA AIR: EMEKA IKE SHOW OFF HIS SOUTH AFRICAN BABE (PHOTOS)

Nollywood star, Emeka Ike is apparently having a great time with his 28-year old South African girlfriend.

Recall that the veteran actor was in the news due to claims that he was allegedly beating his ex-wife when they were together.....

Now the actor was in Germany early last month to receive an award of excellence in Frankfurt, and the beautiful lady was there to support him.He has been sharing photos of himself with the lady whose name he hasn’t disclosed yet.

See more photos below:

SOUTH AFRICAN CHURCH BARS BLACK PEOPLE FROM WORSHIPING

A South African Church; The Afrikaanse Protestante Kerk church in Orania has barred blacks from attending service as the church on Sunday disallowed two black journalists from entering.

They told the journalists “the church is only for whites”.
According to Africa Review, the journalists were on an assignment and decided to attend a Sunday service before returning to Pretoria but they were intercepted by a church leader, identified as Mr Theunis Oukamp, at the door who said allowing black people into an all-white church would be violating the “rights of Afrikaans people. I am now in a difficult situation. You know that Orania is only for white people, this is why we are here.  You must understand I know you want to serve God and everything but I have to protect the rights of Afrikaans people. So I cannot let you in, you guys can go to any other church, but this one is only for white people'.

Orania, the city where the church is located is an Afrikaans-only South African town located along the banks of the Orange River, in the arid Karoo region of the Northern Cape Province.

The president of the South Africa Union Council of Independent Churches, Archbishop Modiri Patrick Shole, expressed shock that there was still segregation in the body of Christ, 23 years after apartheid ended, he said,
'we don’t discriminate in church because before God we are one whether white or black. I find it weird that we still have discrimination in the church".

PASTOR TIMOTHY OMOTOSHO DENIED BAIL IN SOUTH AFRICA

Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso was refused bail in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s court on Friday, June 9.

The court found Omotoso to be a flight risk with no real ties to South Africa. In addition, in the event that Omotoso is released on bail, the court said, there was strong likelihood the alleged victims would be threatened and intimidated.

Omotoso faces 22 charges related to contravening the Sexual Offences Act‚ with two definite charges of rape contained in the charge sheet.

Pastor Timothy Omotoso,  58,was arrested at the Port Elizabeth International Airport on April 20th. Omotoso had allegedly trafficked women and girls from various branches of his church and taken them to a house in Umhlanga Rocks‚ KwaZulu-Natal‚ where they were sexually exploited.

The televangelist is a senior pastor of Jesus Dominion International‚ whose headquarters are in Durban‚ with a Port Elizabeth branch in Govan Mbeki Avenue.

UGANDAN'S IVAN SEMWANGA: EXCLUSIVE DETAILS ABOUT FALLEN TYCOON

Ivan Semwanga was a Ugandan born-South African based socialite. He was one of the members of the self styled Rich Gang group well known in both South Africa and Uganda.

The billionaire ex-husband of Uganda’s show-biz stunner, Zari Hassan,was declared dead on May 25, 2017 after spending 11 days in Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa, where he had been admitted and put on life support machines.

Born on December 12, 1977 in Nakaliro, Kayunga District of Uganda, Semwanga died aged 39.
Ivan who lived his last years in the limelight thanks to his colourful social life filled with pomp, money splashing sprees and a very public break-up from his trophy wife who eloped with an even more popular East African star is stirring as more controversy in death.

When his ex-wife Zarinah Tlale, who birthed three boys for him announced the news of his passing, many, including Ivan’s family were quick to point fingers that she was interested in his wealth.  Reason being that she had no business being with him when she left him for Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz and even gave birth to two more children with the singer. But others applauded Zari for standing by her boys in this difficult time.


Ivan Semwanga, a member of "The Rich Gang " graced several occasions both in Uganda and South Africa. He once tweeted about the secret to his silky skin, saying, “Since am Rich Gang CEO, I only use natural Artesian water to shower with.
“New #FijiWater special delivery for my shower purpose.
“Money is good, taking a shower with Fiji Water, sitting on Ac 24/7, eating gud, having money in my pocket 24/7 is the result of this smooth skin of mine.

“Try my secret n see what happens #RichSkin #HighMaintenanceSkin,” Ivan Semwanga.”
On December 23, 2015, The Rich Gang hosted a showbiz party themed, ‘Money, Power and Fame’ where they reportedly showered their countrymen with money.

According to his ex-wife, Zari Hassan, Semwanga was fond of saying, “Life is too short, Zee, let me live it to the fullest.” They had three sons together.


Flashy Lifestyle

Ivan was born 40 years ago. He has been largely known for his flamboyant lifestyle. He lived large and in February 2017, Semwanga made it on the front page of South Africa newspaper, the Sun for making natives line up to receive money.

Ivan’s Journey to South Africa

He found his way to South African reportedly by road, transiting via Zambia way back in 2002. He settled in Pretoria and thereafter emerged as a loaded chap with flashy lifestyle.

Mysterious source of income

Various accounts suggest he was one of the Sangomas (native healers) who targeted rich clientele, while other reports say he operated a string of schools in South Africa that he inherited from a white couple he previously worked for.

Ivan’s ten year love bliss with socialite Zari

 The couple has three sons-Pinto, Quincy and Raphael, who were all in his custody by the time of his demise. - Zari had found solace in the arms of Tanzanian crooner, Diamond. Just after their separation, Zari had flings with Kampala toy boys. She sponsored their lifestyle in return, they satisfied her needs.

Controversy was Ivan’s middle name

He was once arrested on suspicion of theft of an iPhone, a wrist watch and was booked at Jinja Police station. The two items were valued at Shs 2m. However, the case was settled out of court. It later emerged that the accuser was a friend to Diamond, the current boyfriend of Zari.

Depression

Before passing on, he had opened up to his close family members how his life had changed ever since his beloved wife left him.
See Semwanga’s life in pictures:

MOB BEAT 2 NIGERIANS ACCUSED OF SELLING DRUGS TO STUDENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA !

Two Nigerians accused of selling hard drugs to students in South Africa were thoroughly beaten by a mob. According to Ugo Ugbaje, a South Africa-based Nigerian, the incident occurred at Kuruman Northern Cape area of the country last Friday. Ugbaje shared photos of the attacks on his Facebook page, saying the victims would have died if the police had not intervened. According to Ugbaje, “may God save us in this country, South Africa.

Two Nigerian guys were almost murdered on Friday, in Kuruman Northern Cape. “If not for the police, their lives would have been history by now.” The victims Reacting to Ugbaje’s post, Oageng Mol Louw, a South African, said the attackers were protecting their children’s future, adding “there is no racism in this matter. Protecting our kids and their future is important.

 “You guys know how dangerous those stuffs are, yet you’re selling them to school kids. Now that’s heartless.” The attack comes two days after two Nigerians were shot dead in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Mike Ibitoye, Chairman of the Nigeria Union in South Africa, identified the victims as Ernest Ughakwesili, 42, and Chimezie Oranusi, 26, both from Anambra State.

Read more at:  VANGUARDNGR 

PHOTOS; WOMAN SO TO NIGERIAN MEN IN SOUTH AFRICA NARRATES HER ORDEAL

In 2010, Valerie Madondo (second from left) from Zimbabwe crossed the South African border in search of employment. She hoped to earn enough to provide for her infant boys. But her journey took a harrowing turn for the worse after she was sold to Nigerian men by South African women in Rosettenville.

Valerie, now 29, was held captive by these men for six years. Speaking to the CHRONICLE, Valerie shares how she was trafficked in 2010, drugged, abused, sold as a prostitute, locked up, held hostage and raped countless times.

“I came here looking for a job and worked in Pretoria for a while. I trusted some women who said they had a job interview for me. Little did I know that I was being sold to Nigerians for money,” said Valerie.

“I was drugged and abused. I didn’t know where I was and I was often locked up like a hostage. I was raped and I didn’t have any choices in my life while I was a prisoner under these Nigerian monsters. And yes, I tried to escape many times from the Rosettenville area, but I was on so many different drugs that the men would eventually find me as I would not make it very far. I could not escape,”
At this point Valerie was homeless and without money. She received barely enough food for survival, and whatever money she made from the prostitution she was forced into was taken away from her.
“At one point I was arrested. It was around 2014. I was arrested for selling drugs, drugs that I was very much hooked on and craved more than anything else because it was forced into my system. I watched as my kidnappers bailed me out and bribed the police to have me released. I feared all Nigerians and I still do when I see one,” she recalled.


When all hope seemed lost, the Moffatt View Police conducted a house-to-house inspection on November 28, 2016, in Rosettenville and rescued many young women. Valerie was one of them. She was taken in by the police after she cried out for help and was immediately taken to the REC Wellness Centre in Robertsham (Recovery Life Institute)

After her examination it was evident that Valerie had lost a lot of weight in the six years that she was held captive. She is now HIV-positive. Shenaaz from the centre said that Valerie has been doing great work while under their care.
"We took Valerie in and since then she has never gone far off or left the premises. She has had no relapse and she has been doing well in dealing with all the problems she now faces," said Shenaaz.
Moffat View SAPS also commented, saying that on December 1, 2016, during the 16 Days of Activism, the Moffat View SAPS Women’s Network, social crime prevention and communications units visited the brothels and spoke with the ladies found on that night.

"Two ladies were rescued at Berg Street. One was taken back home to Soweto and the other one was taken to rehab at Robertsham. It was earlier in April that the women’s network raised funds so that Valerie can go back home to Zimbabwe. A while later we were visited by Shenaaz and Valerie, who came to thank the management for what the station did,’’ said Constable Mikateko Rebecca Bila, communications officer at Moffat View SAPS"
"I am grateful for all the fundraisers that were held to help get me back home. I got all my papers in order with the help of the Centre and I now have my ticket to go home to Zimbabwe. I am very excited,” said Valerie.
Valerie’s bus left from Park Station at 2pm on Tuesday May 9. The centre thanks the Moffat View Police for the fundraisers and drives held to raise money for clothes and toiletries etc. for Valerie.
Source: The Chronicle

DENTIST TO HELP LADY WHO LOST HER TEETH TO VIOLENT STRANGER

Alexandra Deen, a South African lady,who lost her teeth on the 12th of February 2017, after she was abducted by a stranger but luckily escaped after jumping from his moving car, sustaining serious injuries which affected her face and teeth, took to Twitter and tweeted;

 "If anyone can help me get my face back, I would really appreciate it. I especially miss my smile."


Reacting to her tweet, a dentist, Dr. Alexander Faizi Rawhani, offered to help out and here's
a photo of the lady who Police never took her serious to look for the suspect and arrest him for his crime, and her sisters at the dentists' office.

TWO NIGERIANS SHOT DEAD IN SOUTH AFRICA !

Mike Ibitoye, Chairman of the Nigeria Union in South Africa, disclosed this to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) via telephone from Cape Town.

He said the deceased were shot by yet-to-be-identified assailants.
“Mr. Ernest Ughakwesili, 42, native of Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, was shot in a night club by gunmen at Strand Area of Cape Town last Sunday.”
“The assailants escaped after the shooting and the victim died before being rushed to the hospital.”
Ibitoye also said the second victim, Chimezie Oranusi, 26, from Oba town in Anambra State, was shot with a friend in a car at Delst area of Cape Town.

“The friend is a South African and is still in the hospital receiving treatment.” The incidents have been reported to the police and the national secretariat of the union” he said.
The chairman said the motive behind the shootings had not been ascertained, adding that the police had commenced investigation.

Adetola Olubajo, secretary of the union, said the national secretariat had received the report of the killings.

“We have received a report about the killing of two Nigerians in Cape Town, Western Cape Province of South Africa.”
“The union’s chapter in the province is handling the matter while the national body has reported the incident to the Nigerian Mission in South Africa.
“We urge Nigerians in South Africa to remain law abiding. We also appeal to the federal government to continue to protect the welfare of our people here,” Ibitoye said.

PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMA TO REPLACE HIS FINANCE MINISTER WITH HIS EX-WIFE

South African President ,Jacob Zuma is set to replace his finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan with Nkosazana Dlamini- Zuma, his ex-wife.

Earlier we reported that the president will be endorsing his ex- wife as the next president and the first female leader in South Africa. Read here

According to the Congress Of The People (COPE), the move to elevate Dlamini-Zuma as finance minister is a move by President Zuma aimed at getting his ex-wife to take over as president of the ANC and hopefully, South Africa.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, who had four children with President Zuma before their divorce in 1998, is being speculated as the leading candidate to take office as president at the 2019 general election.

MONEY LAUNDERING: SOUTH AFRICAN WOMAN TO FORFEIT $374,355.00 TO NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT

Justice C.M.A Olatoregun of the Federal High Court, Lagos on Friday, March 4, 2016, convicted Ngqula Nosisi Pam, a South African for money laundering and bulk cash smuggling. The convict was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on February 1, 2016 after her arrest at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The convict had earlier pleaded 'not guilty' but changed her plea to 'guilty' and was consequently convicted by the court. Justice Olatoregun ordered that the convict forfeit the entire sum of $374,355.00 to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The judge also ordered the EFCC to remit the money to the Federal Government Account within 29 days and filed notice of remittance at the court. The Judge admonished the convict to shun illegality in the future.

The one count charge reads: “that you Ngqula Nosisi Pam on or about the 24th of March, 2015 at Murtala Muhammed International Airport within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court had in possession cash in the sum of Three Hundred and Seventy Four Thousand, Three Hundred and Fifty Five United States of America Dollars ($374,355.00) which you transported from the Republic of South Africa to Lagos; and failed to declare the sum of Three Hundred and Fifty Five United States of America Dollars ($374,355.00) to the officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service as required under the provisions of section 2(3) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as amended by Act No. 1 of 2012 and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 2(5) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as amended by Act No. 1 of 2012”.

Wilson Uwujaren
Head, Media & Publicity
4th March, 2016