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South African Soldier Convicted Of Attempted Murder, Rape, Deliberately Infecting Girlfriend With HIV [VIDEO]

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June 13, 2024

A former member of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has been convicted of attempted murder and rape after intentionally infecting his girlfriend with HIV.

Leon Santos Conga appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, where he was found guilty of rape and attempted murder.

The victim, Antoinette Ndishishi, was represented by AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit.

AfriForum said it forced the SANDF to release Conga’s medical records, which revealed that he had been aware of his HIV status since 2007.

According to AfriForum, the SANDF initially refused to release the records that led the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to withdraw the case twice.

Conga became romantically involved with the victim, who is also in the SANDF, in 2016.

The victim said she only consented to having sex with Conga on the understanding that he was HIV-negative.

She said they had discussed the issue before but Conga never disclosed his status.

She further added that if Conga had disclosed his status, she would not have agreed to have sex.

The court also found the victim to be a credible witness.

“Despite her testifying after at least four years since the incident took place, she gave a clear and a detailed account of what transpired. She didn’t contradict herself on any aspect,’’ said the Magistrate.

Meanwhile, advocate Gerrie Nel, AfriForum’s head of the Private prosecution unit said the judgment was a significant development of the law because it has provided a better understanding of the meaning of consent.

“We share the victim’s relief over the verdict, but we also believe she has been vindicated. When she approached our office, she was receiving no assistance, not even from the SANDF. The private prosecution unit will continue to support women who fight their way through the justice system in order for their voices to be heard,” Nel said.

Matter has been postponed to August, 7, 2024 for sentencing argument.

Watch video below:

In 2018, Antoinette Ndishishi approached AfriForum's Private Prosecution Unit for help. The SANDF had refused to hand over the accused's health records. The PPU's intervention secured those records. We have supported Antoinette throughout the process. pic.twitter.com/kWZTocYDwa
— Barry Bateman (@barrybateman) June 12, 2024

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Indian Court Denies Bail To Nigerian Man Over Drug Charges

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May 28, 2026

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A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian national, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is currently facing drug trafficking charges in the country.

Cristian Soporuchukwu initially entered India on a business visa but was later arrested over allegations of involvement in the sale of hard drugs.

Reports indicated that after arriving in India, Soporuchukwu travelled through Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he allegedly established links with suspected drug traffickers.

He was accused of purchasing MDMA crystals and distributing them to college students and information technology workers.

According to reports, operatives of the Beguru Police arrested Cristian Soporuchukwu in April 2025 for allegedly selling MDMA crystals around Begur Lake and the AECS Layout Road area.

The New Indian Express reported that the High Court of Karnataka subsequently dismissed the Nigerian’s bail application.

“The anti-narcotics wing seized about 1 kg of MDMA crystals, a pocket weighing machine, 10 zip-lock covers, a mobile phone and a scooter from him,” the report stated.

Justice V. Srishananda, while ruling on the bail application, reportedly held that errors relating to the grounds of arrest could not automatically justify bail in serious narcotics-related offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, NDPS, Act.

The court further noted that Cristian Soporuchukwu had allegedly overstayed his visa in India, according to the report.

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Strait Of Hormuz: US Announces Sanctions Against Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States Treasury has announced sanctions against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said this in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, saying they may be providing support to and receiving services from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may be exposed to sanctions risk.

“The Iranian military’s latest attempt to extort global maritime trade is proof that Economic Fury has left the regime desperate for cash.

“Treasury has deprived the Iranian regime of revenue for their weapons programs, terrorist proxies, and nuclear ambitions,” Bessent said.

Bessent added that the US has succeeded in disrupting tens of billions of dollars’ worth of revenue from being accessible to Tehran.

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US Launches New Airstrikes On Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States has launched new airstrikes in southern Iran.

The strike shot down four one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz and then a ground control site.

A US official revealed that American forces struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone.

The official described the strikes as purely defensive, saying the US intended to maintain the ceasefire.

Report says this is the second time in three days that the US has carried out self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets in southern Iran.

Recall that on Monday the US carried out airstrikes against Iranian missile locations and boats that US Central Command said were preparing to launch mines in the Strait of Hormuz.