Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1899, E. B. White, American essayist and journalist (died 1985) was born. In 1935, Oliver Napier, Northern Irish lawyer and politician (died 2011) was born. In 1941, The Northern Rhodesian Labour Party holds its first congress in Nkana. In 1953, Ivan Toms, South African physician and activist (died 2008) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1968, Michael Geist, Canadian journalist and academic was born. In 1981, Susana Barreiros, Venezuelan judge was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Inside South Africa’s Widespread Corruption: The Silent Crisis of Normalized Misconduct
JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — While explosive testimonies continue to expose the depths of South Africa’s widespread corruption at the Madlanga Commission, a deeper, more insidious crisis is taking root at the community level. Following the historic 2018 Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture—chaired by former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, which revealed massive looting within state organs—new []
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Independent Online
· Jul 10, 2026
Exposing the manifestation of corruption and unethical leadership in Africa: Book review – ‘A Man of the People’
Exposing the manifestation of corruption and unethical leadership in Africa: Book review – ‘A Man of the People’
Watchdog Uganda
· Jul 1, 2026
Permanent Secretary Kumumanya Orders Citizens to Expose Municipal Cartels Selling Public Office; Flashes Red Light to Corrupt Technocrats
By Brian Mugenyi Watchdog Uganda MAKINDYE SSABAGABO, UGANDA — The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has fired a fierce warning shot at corrupt recruitment syndicates inside the country’s districts and municipalities. Declaring the widespread “jobs-for-cash” racket completely illegal, Kumumanya directed ordinary Ugandans to aggressively expose and report any public official [] The post Permanent Secretary Kumumanya Orders Citizens to Expose Municipal Cartels Selling Public Office; Flashes Red Light to Corrupt Technocrats appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.
South Africa Today
· Jun 26, 2026
Siyafana Sonke Urges Government Accountability and Protection of Migrants’ Rights in South Africa
PRETORIA, Gauteng — A coalition of 130 civil society organizations operating under the banner of Siyafana Sonke has called for urgent government accountability and the protection of migrants’ rights in South Africa. The advocacy group warns that widespread public anger regarding unemployment and collapsing public services is being dangerously misdirected at vulnerable foreign nationals, allowing []
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 22, 2026
Corrupt citizens are termites eating foundations of development – Togbe Afede XIV
The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State and President of the Asogli Traditional Area, Togbe Afede XIV, has called for a stronger national commitment to fighting corruption. He warned that corrupt practices continue to undermine Ghana’s development and national aspirations. Speaking at a public lecture in Accra to commemorate the birthday of former President Flt. Lt. []
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Related coverage for "Inside South Africa’s Widespread Corruption: The Silent Crisis of Normalized Misconduct": Independent Online — Exposing the manifestation of corruption and unethical leadership in Africa: Book review – ‘A Man of the People’. Watchdog Uganda — Permanent Secretary Kumumanya Orders Citizens to Expose Municipal Cartels Selling Public Office; Flashes Red Light to Corrupt Technocrats. South Africa Today — Siyafana Sonke Urges Government Accountability and Protection of Migrants’ Rights in South Africa. MyJoyOnline — Corrupt citizens are termites eating foundations of development – Togbe Afede XIV