A South African evangelist, Reini Coetzee, has arrived in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, as part of an extraordinary faith-driven expedition that will see him walk from Cape Town to Israel while carrying a wooden cross.

Coetzee, who began his journey earlier this year, plans to cover an estimated 10,000 kilometres, moving through several African countries before eventually heading toward the Middle East. His pilgrimage, he says, is guided by a deep conviction to share hope, peace, and the love of Christ with the people he meets along the way.

Speaking during his stop in Masvingo, the evangelist said he is relying entirely on God for strength, protection, and provision.

“I am trusting God to bring people who will support me along the way,” he said, noting that he does not travel with a support vehicle or team. Instead, he depends on the kindness of strangers and the hospitality of communities he passes through.

Coetzee says the walk is not a race but a spiritual assignment. He takes each day as it comes, allowing God to guide his steps and the encounters he has along the road.

Along his journey, Coetzee takes time to pray with individuals, encourage families, and speak to communities about the message of Christ. The wooden cross he carries has become a symbol of hope and a conversation starter everywhere he goes.

South Africa has announced that it will not take part in the 2026 G20 activities following its exclusion by the United States, which assumes leadership of the grouping next year. Government officials described the decision as a “commercial break” for the duration of Washington’s presidency.

The announcement comes after U.S. Senator Marco Rubio issued a sharp statement on Wednesday confirming that South Africa would not receive an invitation to the U.S.-chaired G20. Rubio criticised Pretoria’s policy direction, claiming that its land reform approach, regulatory framework and equity laws had weakened investor confidence and hampered economic growth. He also accused the government of pushing what he termed “extreme agendas” linked to climate policy, diversity programmes and an overreliance on external assistance.

Rubio went further, alleging that the ruling party had blamed both citizens and international partners for domestic challenges, tolerated attacks on white farmers, and forged close ties with states viewed unfavourably by Washington. He also accused South Africa of ignoring U.S. positions, frustrating negotiations, and exposing personal details of American officials during its recent G20 presidency.

Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said that South Africa plans to resume its participation once the G20 chairmanship rotates in 2027. Until then, Pretoria will stay out of all G20 engagements.

Political analysts warn that stepping back from the forum could reduce South Africa’s influence on major global issues, especially climate finance, debt relief and development priorities for the Global South. With geopolitical tensions rising, some observers caution that the withdrawal could weaken collective advocacy by developing countries.

A new documentary, “Sean Combs: East and West of Hip-Hop,” has intensified long-standing suspicions surrounding the killing of Tupac Shakur, with former Bad Boy Entertainment executive Kirk Burrowes presenting handwritten notes and testimonies that point to unsettling actions and possible motives linked to Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Burrowes a co-founder of Bad Boy kept meticulous daily records in the 1990s. Those notes, along with testimonies digitised from more than 30 storage boxes, form the backbone of the film’s most explosive allegations.

Car Rental Requests Fuel Fresh Doubt

One of the central pieces highlighted in the documentary is a series of unusual car rental orders made days before the Las Vegas weekend when Tupac was shot.

Burrowes’ notes show that Combs allegedly instructed the Bad Boy office to arrange vehicles for travel from New York to Las Vegas — a bizarre request given the distance and lack of practical need.

Documentary producers argue that these instructions suggest “pre-planning” of movements around the time Tupac was murdered. While not proof, the timing and secrecy of the requests are presented as suspicious.

Jealousy and Internal Rivalries Highlighted as Possible Motive

Burrowes also claims that Combs had become increasingly jealous of the easy, genuine friendship between Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G., Bad Boy’s biggest star.

He alleges that Combs felt left out of the bond between the two rappers a dynamic that, according to Burrowes, fed into the broader East Coast–West Coast tensions and could have influenced Combs’ decisions.

The friendship between Tupac and Biggie later collapsed as the feud between Bad Boy and Death Row Records escalated, eventually becoming one of hip-hop’s most dangerous rivalries.

Keffe D’s Statements Add Weight to Long-Running Accusations

Duane “Keffe D” Davis the only person ever charged in Tupac’s murder has repeatedly claimed that Combs offered him money to kill Tupac.
According to Davis, the alleged offer was made at a party attended by members of the Crips gang about a year before the shooting.

Although Davis has pleaded not guilty and says some of his statements were made under police pressure, his claims are used in the documentary to reinforce Burrowes’ suspicions.

No Official Evidence But the Documentary Intensifies Scrutiny

While none of the claims presented in the film have been proven in court, and Combs has never been charged in relation to Tupac’s death, the newly revealed notes and testimonies have reignited public debate about possible hidden motives, covert movements, and industry power struggles that may have shaped the events of September 13, 1996.