South Africa
Final death toll at South African gold mine rises to seven
World
May 5, 2018
Final death toll at South African gold mine rises to seven
Seven miners were killed at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Masakhane mine while six others are recovering in hospital after being trapped underground for…
Beneath a baobab, Prince Harry and Meghan’s love blossomed in Botswana
World
May 1, 2018
Beneath a baobab, Prince Harry and Meghan’s love blossomed in Botswana
In an exclusive Botswana safari camp where Prince Harry took Meghan Markle on a romantic getaway last year, guests wake…
‘Speaking truth to power’: Female activists dominate top environmental prize
World
April 24, 2018
‘Speaking truth to power’: Female activists dominate top environmental prize
The Goldman Environmental Foundation has announced the seven recipients of the 2018 Goldman Environmental Prize, the world’s largest and most…
Egypt’s exports to South Africa increased by 69% in 2017: minister
Business
April 16, 2018
Egypt’s exports to South Africa increased by 69% in 2017: minister
Egyptian commodity exports to South Africa in 2017 increased by 69 percent, reaching about US$99 million, compared to US$58.5 million…
Gunmen kill five police in attack on South African police station
World
February 21, 2018
Gunmen kill five police in attack on South African police station
Gunmen killed six people in an attack on a police station in a small South African town on Wednesday, stealing…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa says it’s time to review cabinet make up
World
February 20, 2018
South Africa’s Ramaphosa says it’s time to review cabinet make up
South Africa’s new President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday it was time to consider the make-up of his cabinet, amid…
Oxfam sex abuse: South Africa’s Desmond Tutu turns away from organization
World
February 16, 2018
Oxfam sex abuse: South Africa’s Desmond Tutu turns away from organization
In the wake of allegations of sexual abuse, Oxfam has lost another of its ambassadors as Desmond Tutu spoke of…
South African President Jacob Zuma resigns ‘with immediate effect’
World
February 15, 2018
South African President Jacob Zuma resigns ‘with immediate effect’
South African President Jacob Zuma has said he was “compelled to resign” as a result of the vote of no-confidence…
South African police raid properties of President Jacob Zuma’s associates Gupta brothers
World
February 14, 2018
South African police raid properties of President Jacob Zuma’s associates Gupta brothers
The Guptas are accused of exploiting their ties to Zuma to influence Cabinet appointments and land state contracts. The raid…
South African ruling party leaders push for Zuma resignation
World
February 13, 2018
South African ruling party leaders push for Zuma resignation
South African President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday faced increasing pressure from the ruling ANC party to resign, as the government…