Tag: South Africa
South Africa lifts toughest COVID-19 restrictions today
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday announced that stringent coronavirus regulations would be eased on Sunday as the country’s…
South Africa arrests 298,000 for breaching COVID-19 lockdown rules
South African police arrested a total of 298,252 people for breaking lockdown rules from April 1 to June 30, but…
COVID-19: WHO sends 40-man team of experts to South Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has sent a 40-man team of experts to South Africa to boost the country's COVID-19…
COVID-19 cases in South Africa top 500,000
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Africa have crossed half a million, its health ministry said on Saturday.
South Africa loses another hero of freedom struggle Mlangeni
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the death of one of the icons of the country's freedom struggle, Isithwalandwe…
88 percent of Africa’s COVID-19 cases from 10 countries
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said 10 countries account for 88 per cent of all reported Coronavirus (COVID19) cases in…
Nxesi South Africa’s minister of labour tests positive for COVID-19
Thembelani Nxesi, South Africa's Minister of Employment and Labour has tested positive for COVID-19, the government announced on Friday
Zindzi Mandela laid to rest in Johannesburg
Zindzi Mandela, South Africa’s Ambassador to Denmark and daughter of Nelson and Winnie Mandela, was laid to rest on Friday.
SADTU, Naptosa want South African schools shut amid COVID-19 explosion
Two teachers' unions in South Africa have called for the closure of all schools as COVID-19 cases escalated in the…
Zindzi Mandela fearless political activist: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described as saddening the death of Ambassador Zindzi Mandela, daughter of African icon, Nelson Mandela.
Zindzi Mandela is dead
Ambassador Zindzi Mandela daughter of the former South African leader, is dead. She was aged 59. She died on Sunday…
COVID-19 vaccine possible in Africa early 2021
Africa could have a COVID-19 vaccine in the first quarter of 2021 if human trials underway in South Africa succeed,…
South Africa reopens more classes in schools amid COVID-19
South Africa further reopened its schools today in line with its phased-in reopening strategy amid an upsurge in confirmed COVID-19…
Mission set to evacuate stranded Nigerians from South Africa
Nigeria Consul General in Johannesburg, Godwin Adama, said that the diplomatic mission is set to evacuate 167 stranded Nigerians from…
South Africa begins human trial of COVID-19 vaccine
South Africa began on Wednesday human trials for a potential vaccine against COVID-19, as cases continue to rise and concerns…