Tag: South Africa
Corruption: Zuma urged to repay costs of home makeover
South Africa’s public ombudsman Wednesday said that non-security upgrades at President Jacob Zuma’s private residence which cost the taxpayer $23…
Nigerians in South Africa plan petition against police
The Nigerian Union in South Africa on Wednesday says it is mobilising Nigerians in that country to sign a petition…
In Video: South African policemen brutalise Nigerian in Cape Town
A Nigerian was stripped and brutalised by two South African policemen in Cape Town on Thursday. The brutalisation was captured…
South Africa, Rwanda in diplomatic tit-for-tat
South Africa and Rwanda engaged in a diplomatic tit-for-tat today over accusations that Rwanda knew about the armed attack against…
MTN boosts revenue from Nigeria’s earnings
South African mobile giant MTN on Wednesday said revenues grew 12 percent last year, driven by increasing subscribers and helped…
ECOBANK core investor wants CEO Tanoh sacked
The main shareholder in Ecobank , one of the biggest banks in sub-Saharan Africa, called on Saturday for its Ivorian…
Indonesia, South Africa urge US clarify stimulus reduction
Indonesia and South Africa on Friday stepped up pressure on US monetary policy, urging more clarity and better communication so…
Okah denies attempting prison break
Henry Okah, a Nigerian sentenced in South Africa to 24 years on terrorism charges, did not attempt a prison break…
Jailed Okah in failed jail break attempt
Henry Okah, the Nigerian sentenced in South Africa to 24 years on terrorism charges, has been caught in a failed…
Zuma’s son faces police probe over fatal auto crash
(Reuters) – South African President Jacob Zuma’s son, Duduzane, is being investigated for culpable homicide after his Porsche 911 sports…
South Africans go to polls on 7 May, says Zuma
President Jacob Zuma announced Friday that South Africa will hold its fifth democratic general election on May 7, a vote…
Nine missing in South Africa’s goldmine blaze
South African emergency workers battled smoke and rockfalls Wednesday to rescue nine gold miners missing deep underground in a burning…
Mandela’s Will released, Graca Machel gets half
Nelson Mandela left portions of his roughly $4.1-million estate to his wife Graca Machel, family members, staff, schools and the…
3 die as small plane crashes near Johannesburg
A light aircraft crashed Monday at Johannesburg’s Lanseria airport in South Africa, killing all three people aboard, an official at…
South Africa: Opposition coalition against Zuma collapses
South Africa’s opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) on Sunday announced the collapse of a deal to have former anti-apartheid stalwart Mamphela…
Gays in South Africa form party to contest polls
A new party that will defend gays and lesbians against violence and persecution will stand in South Africa’s elections this…
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Football: Libya are CHAN 2014 champions
Libya won their first continental tournament Saturday after beating Ghana in the African Nations Championship 4-3 on penalties when their…
Nigeria beat Zimbabwe for CHAN bronze medal
Taiwo Adelu Nigeria’s Super Eagles were able to settle for bronze medal of the 2014 African Nations Championship, CHAN, after…
De Klerk accuses South African government of racism
CAPE TOWN (AFP) – South Africa’s last white president took a swipe at the ruling African National Congress on Friday,…
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Nigeria’s Eagles in semi final after edging out Morocco
With the 111th minute strike from Ibrahim Aliyu and three second half goals to cancel the three first half goals…
Super Eagles deserve victory, says Bafana Bafana coach
The head coach of Bafana Bafana, Gordon Igesund, on Sunday in Cape Town said the Super Eagles deserved their 3-1…
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CHAN: Nigeria break South Africa’s heart for quarter finals
A brace from Ejike Uzoenyi and a penalty goal from Ede Ifeanyi ensured that Nigeria’s Super Eagles proved critics wrong…
CHAN 2014: Nigerians In South Africa Drum Support For Eagles
Taiwo Adelu Ahead of Nigeria’s must-win match against South Africa in their final group A match Sunday at the ongoing…
Football: Burundi eye CHAN q/final after late show
Burundi on Saturday left it late to shoot to the top of Group D of the 2014 CHAN after they…
CHAN 2014: Libya stay top, Ethiopia shocked
Libya remained top of Group C at the African Nations Championship courtesy of a 1-1 draw with Ghana on Friday,…
CHAN 2014: Mozambique make Nigeria’s Eagles sweat for victory
Taiwo Adelu Nigeria’s Super Eagles were made to sweat for a 4-2 victory over the Mambas of Mozambique in their…
CHAN 2014: Mali beat Nigeria’s Eagles
Debutants Home-Eagles of Nigeria were beaten by Mali 2-1 in the second game of Day One of the African Nations…
CHAN 2014: Eagles Land In South Africa
The Super Eagles completed the first leg of their journey to their base in South Africa, as they begin the…
Of symbolism and greatness: The case of Awolowo and Mandela
By Remi Oyeyemi The famous poet and author, Odia Ofeimun stirred a very interesting debate when during an interview on…
Rwanda’s ex-intelligence chief murdered
(Reuters) – An exiled former Rwandan intelligence chief was found murdered in a Johannesburg hotel room, police said on Thursday,…