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Sudan has reportedly agreed to hand its former dictator Omar al-Bashir over to the ICC. He is accused of committing war crimes in the country's Darfur region in 2003.

On this day 30 years ago, former president Nelson Mandela was released from prison. Thousands gathered for Madiba’s historic 1st address in Cape Town. President Cyril Ramaphosa commemorated the anniversary.

Nelson Mandela Bay ANC chief whip Bicks Ndoni met his untimely demise on Monday. The senior politician wasn’t feeling well, but left the doctor’s office to attend a work meeting.

The ANC is celebrating its 108th birthday and decorative cakes form a big part of the celebration. One strange cake caught the eye on social media recently and some questioned if it was the handiwork of popular artist, Rasta.

ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule was in optimistic mood at a special NEC meeting on Monday. Ahead of the ANC’s annual January 8 statement, Magashule insisted that the party will bring hope to the masses.

Former leader of the South African Communist Party Joe Slovo met his untimely demise on 6 January, 1995. Slovo fought valiantly to bring an end to apartheid and was instrumental in the transition to a democratic state.