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Thousands of Zimbabwean children forced to quit South African schools amid unrest
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Anti-migrant unrest in South Africa is forcing thousands of Zimbabwean families to flee, abruptly disrupting their children’s education. Uprooted mid-year, these learners face severe academic setbacks.
Langton Gumira and his wife were among at least 74 Zimbabweans who left Mossel Bay in early June after violence killed three people. Gumira described being beaten during the unrest that began on 29 May.
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A third suspect in last month’s double murder at Kruger National Park has been arrested in Zimbabwe. The 26-year-old Mozambican national fled after two others were captured in Mozambique earlier this month, where the victims’ vehicle was also recovered.
India's cricket team underwent a four-hour practice against spin and pace-off bowling in Chennai on Tuesday evening, gearing up for their T20 World Cup match against Zimbabwe. With Rinku Singh absent, the session highlighted Abhishek Sharma's poise against spin and Sanju Samson's struggle for rhythm. The team is addressing spin challenges ahead of Thursday's clash at Chepauk.
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Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of the late Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, will stay in custody for another week after his bail hearing was postponed. He faces charges related to the shooting of an employee at his Johannesburg home. The court appearance occurred at the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court amid ongoing investigations.
In Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, a solidarity march with Cuba took place on Cuba Street, hours before the UN vote on a resolution demanding an end to the US blockade. The event underscores Zimbabwe's support for the Caribbean nation against US sanctions.
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Cuba's parliament reiterated its solidarity with Zimbabwe in the face of unilateral coercive measures, acknowledging its resilience and dignity. The statement comes ahead of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Anti-Sanctions Day on October 25. It was issued from Harare on October 23.