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".. Taking this career part, It was clear that at some stage in our relationship I would have to say goodbye. At some stage, being a daddy's girl, I would have to say goodbye at some stage being a cool kid amongst my friends, .... Yeah. Striving to stand out has always been my thing" Londy Ngcobo
Critics have called it a stunt to invite sympathy. Yet Amuriat says campaigning without shoes is a protest and that those who do not get its symbolism are missing a point.
Uganda is due to hold a general election on January 14. Amuriat and another opposition candidate, Bobi Wine have had their rallies violently dispersed by security forces or been arrested.
In mid-November, scores of people were killed as security forces attempted to quell protests against the arrest and detention of Bobi Wine.
Police has accused the candidates of addressing huge gatherings in contravention of regulations on COVID-19 prevention.
Swollen feet
In an interview with one of the dailies in Uganda, Amuriat said his feet hurt a lot and has to pour cold water on them in between campaign stops for some relief.
Doctors have cautioned him on the potential danger of contracting tetanus from cuts to his feet.
Yet Amuriat remains adamant. He says by refusing to wear shoes, he’s standing in solidarity with people whose wealth and opportunities have been stolen by the country’s longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni.
JUST IN: FDC presidential candidate Patrick Amuriat has been arrested at the border of Rubirizi and Bushenyi districts. The reason for his arrest is yet to be known📹 @MukhayeD#MonitorUpdates#UGDecides2021 pic.twitter.com/xopK4FMoD0
— Daily Monitor (@DailyMonitor) December 4, 2020
Museveni, in power since 1986 is seeking a new term. In 2017, he changed the constitution to remove age limits that would have stopped him from seeking re-election.
FDC is Uganda’s largest opposition party. In 3 previous elections, the party fronted veteran activist and retired army colonel Kizza Besigye for president.
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Condolences have been pouring on social media following the death of founder and CEO of the Naledi Theatre Awards, Dawn Lindberg. The theater legend reportedly died from Covid-19 complications. She was 75.
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The NEC has called on members and leaders to refrain from actions such as burning ANC regalia because it is 'unbecoming to denigrate and desecrate ANC regalia.'
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THE family of a minor who was allegedly raped by suspended MDC-T spokesperson Khaliphani Phugeni has announced that it will appeal his acquittal at the High Court. BY NQOBANI NDLOVU Phugeni yesterday celebrated his acquittal for rape charges saying the charges were fabricated. He said he was a good man and not a rapist. Phugeni was acquitted at the Western Commonage Court in Bulawayo by magistrate Sibongile Msipa-Marondeze on Monday. The crime was allegedly committed between June and November 2018 when the alleged victim was 14 years. However, the case came to light this year when the victim started exhibiting a change in behaviour. In an interview yesterday, Phugeni said the charges were fabricated and were meant to “damage” his political career. “The charges were fabricated, and that is what the magistrate said. “It’s a great day for the Judiciary. “As a country, we must hang our heads in shame for allowing a good man to be charged based on false claims, with clear impunity and without any shred of evidence provided. “This was meant to tarnish my image, vandalise my political career beyond resuscitation but the people of Zimbabwe kept coming to my inbox to tell me how much they loved me. “There are rapists out there going for our children, and I hope that no child will be disbelieved when they report a genuine rape because of this sham accusation,” Phugeni said. While Phugeni is celebrating his acquittal, the family yesterday revealed plans to appeal against the judgment at the High Court. “We have met as a family and resolved to appeal at the High Court. “We hold no beef against Phugeni, it’s nothing personal against him as alleged. “In any case, Phugeni has been a family friend for years. “Why would I want to fight Phugeni over a Senate seat? “It’s disturbing that there are some people trivialising rape claiming that we want to tarnish his political image,” the mother of the victim said. Last week, Phugeni’s lawyer Kholwani Ngwenya filed an application for discharge at the close of the State’s case in terms of section 198(3) of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act (Chapter 9:07). Ngwenya cited the fact that a police report was made 28 months after the alleged violation and “moreover the report was not voluntarily made as it was made after she had been threatened to be beaten by her mother.” He argued that the evidence seriously fell short of establishing a prima facie case against Phugeni.
The Rock's Teremana Tequila Set to Shatter to Records for First Year Sales
Just look at this exchange rate: The plucky South African Rand is now trading at pre-pandemic levels against the US Dollar - and the best is yet to come.
