Tag: South Africa
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…
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…
South Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases surpass 100,000
South Africa's confirmed COVID-19 cases has exceeded the 100,000 mark to reach 101,590.
Ramaphosa begs South African companies not to sack workers
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on Monday urged companies planning to cut jobs to balance the sustainability of business…
Unions oppose South Africa Airways rescue plan, vow court action
Two South African unions on Friday rejected job cuts proposed to rescue South African Airways from bankruptcy.
George Floyd’s protests spread to South Africa, Malema rallies(Video)
Demonstrators gathered outside U.S. missions in South African cities on Monday to condemn the killing of George Floyd, the unarmed…
South Africa’s children return to school
Children in South Africa began returning to classrooms on Monday as part of a gradual loosening of restrictions imposed under…
South Africa loosens lockdown despite coronavirus heavy caseload
South Africa sought to revive its economy on Monday with the partial lifting of a coronavirus lockdown, letting people out…
Coronavirus cases in South Africa over 32,000
The number of coronavirus cases in South Africa now stands at 32,683. It rose on Sunday from 30,097 after 1,716…