Tag: South Africa
COVID-19: Five countries block flights from South Africa
Five countries on Monday announced that they have banned flights from South Africa following the discovery of a new variant…
South Africa loses 1,500 teachers to COVID-19
South Africa's Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshega disclosed that almost 1,500 teachers died of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Magigwane Shope South Africa’s ambassador to Senegal dies
South Africa’s ambassador to Senegal, Lenin Magigwane Shope, has died after an undisclosed illness in Dakar.
Improved Nigeria-South Africa relations to speed up African Development – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed optimism that improvement in relations between Nigeria and South Africa will speed up the process…
South Africa chairs UN Security Council
South Africa on Tuesday assumed the rotating monthly presidency of the United Nations Security Council, with Ambassador Jerry Matjila listing…
South Africa presides over UN Security Council
South Africa on Tuesday assumed the rotating monthly presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
COVID-19 slashes crime rate in South Africa
The coronavirus and the COVID-19 disease it brings brought an unintended consequence in South Africa: the reduction in crime rate
COVID kills 135 South Africans in 24 hours
South Africa recorded 135 new COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced late Sunday.
Ramaphosa in quarantine after contact with coronavirus positive guest
President Cyril Ramaphosa has proceeded on self-isolation after he came in contact with a guest who has now tested positive…
NUM set to shut down 3 mines in South Africa
National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) on Friday said it would soon be embarking on a full-blown strike at De beers,…
South Africa opens borders from tomorrow
South Africa will start allowing business, investors and skilled experts into the country on Oct. 1, said Minister of International…
South Africa to host historic World Table Tennis Championships
A first-ever World Table Tennis Championships will be held in South Africa in 2023 and on the African continent for…
Mandela’s lawyer George Bizos is dead, Ramaphosa pays tribute
Renowned South African lawyer George Bizos, who defended Nelson Mandela in many of his trials during the anti-apartheid struggle and…
South Africans ask government to ban alcohol again
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku After months of a temporary ban on alcohol was lifted in South Africa on Monday, August 17,…
More stranded Nigerians evacuated from South Africa
The Federal Government of Nigeria has continued to evacuate citizens stranded in other countries as 186 Nigerians were flown out…