OPERATION HADIN KAI TROOPS FOIL TERRORIST ATTACK AT KUKARETA, INFLICT HEAVY LOSSES, RECOVER ARMS CACHE. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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 OPERATION HADIN KAI TROOPS FOIL TERRORIST ATTACK AT KUKARETA, INFLICT HEAVY LOSSES, RECOVER ARMS CACHE Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), under Sector 2 in the early hours of 23 April 2026, successfully repelled a determined terrorist attack on KUKARETA location, Yobe state. The attack, which commenced shortly after midnight and lasted until about 0300 hours, was met with a swift and coordinated response by vigilant troops who executed a deliberate offensive-defensive action, effectively containing the assault and forcing the terrorists into a disorderly withdrawal. During the engagement, troops inflicted heavy casualties on the attackers, with 24 terrorists neutralised so far. Ongoing exploitation of the battlefield has led to the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition, including 18 AK-47 rifles, 3 General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG), 2 PKT automatic anti-aircraft guns, 3 RPG tubes, 2 mortar tubes, 4 hand grenades, 18 AK-47 mag...
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CYNTHIA SHANGE, FIRST BLACK SOUTH AFRICAN AT MISS WORLD, PASSES AT 76.(PHOTO).#RIP

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 Cynthia Shange, first Black South African at Miss World, passes at 76


Cynthia Shange has passed at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy that shaped representation in South Africa and beyond.


Her d!ath was confirmed in an official statement by South Africa’s Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture, which described her as a figure whose influence stretched across acting, modelling, and cultural identity. 


The message highlighted how her presence helped open doors at a time when many were still shut.


Shange’s name became widely known after she stepped onto the global stage at the Miss World 1972 pageant. 


That moment carried weight, she became the first Black woman to represent South Africa at the competition, a move that resonated far beyond the pageant itself.


According to the government, her appearance during that period stood as a powerful statement for Black South Africans and for women pushing into spaces where they had long been excluded.


Minister Gayton McKenzie reflected on her life, calling her a trailblazer who challenged limitations placed on both race and gender. 


He noted that she stepped into spaces where many were told they did not belong, and by doing so, changed the path for others who followed.


Beyond pageantry, Shange built a career in film, appearing in several South African productions. 


Her contributions to the entertainment industry were formally recognised in 2024 when she received a lifetime achievement honour at the KZN Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards.


Her daughter, Nonhle Thema, shared a personal tribute, describing her mother as kind, graceful, and deeply compassionate. She spoke about the warmth Shange brought into people’s lives and the strength that defined her journey.

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