Tag: South Africa
Lockdown: Food, liquor stores looted in South Africa
A number of food and liquor stores have been looted in South Africa amid a strict national lockdown that was…
IMF: Nigeria’s economy to shrink 3.4%, South Africa 5.8%
The IMF has projected significant economic contraction this year for Sub-Saharan Africa's two leading economies, Nigeria and South Africa.
Coronavirus kills 24 in South Africa
South Africa's COVID-19 death toll reached 24 on Friday, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said. The country also reported 69 more…
Ramaphosa sends Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams on leave for breaching lockdown
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday placed Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, a minister, on two month compulsory leave after breaching lockdown…
South Africa goes mobile for coronavirus testing
South Africa, worst-hit by coronavirus among African nations, has adopted mobile screening and testing, going door-to-door.
Coronavirus cases in South Africa hit 709, more expected
The number of Covid-19 cases in South Africa has risen to 709, the country’s health minister said on Wednesday.
Coronavirus cases hit 554 in South Africa
South Africa on Tuesday confirmed an increase in the number of coronavirus cases. from 402 to 554.
Curfews in Senegal, South Africa over coronavirus
Senegal and South Africa issued curfews Monday as part of measures against the novel coronavirus, which has claimed more than…
South Africa’s coronavirus cases jump to 85
The coronavirus cases in South Africa has increased by 23 to 85, state-run South African Government News Agency reported on…
Coronavirus: South Africa records six new cases
The South African Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize disclosed that the government has recorded 6 new cases of coronavirus.
South Africa confirms second Coronavirus case
South Africa on Saturday confirmed a second case the novel coronavirus, a 39-year-old woman who had travelled to Italy as…
Coronavirus: South Africa reports first case, made in Italy
South Africa on Thursday confirmed its first case of coronavirus, affecting a citizen who had passed through the main airport…
Ex-South African President Zuma hit by mystery illness, seeks help in Cuba
Former South African president Jacob Zuma has gone to Cuba to seek medical help for an undisclosed illness.
South African minister doesn’t know Geneva is Swiss city
South Africa's Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams made a goof live on NTV by not knowing that Geneva is a city…
How Nigeria is preparing for Cricket World Cup
Nigeria’s under-19 cricket team are currently featuring in an eight-team CUBS cricket tournament, ahead of the Cricket World Cup, beginning…
I’m still in Uganda: Yvonne Chaka Chaka reacts to deportation claims
South African music icon, Yvonne Chaka Chaka has reacted to the report that she was deported from Uganda, ahead of…
589 die in South Africa’s road accidents
The South African Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula, said 589 people have been killed since mid-November, the beginning of 2019…
S. African president cuts short visit to Egypt over electricity crisis
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday cut short an official visit to Egypt because of an electricity crisis brewing…
Electricity Crisis: Ramaphosa under pressure to cancel Egypt trip with Buhari
South Africa’s opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) on Tuesday urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to cancel his planned visit to Egypt to…
South Africa cuts minister’s expenses in new guidelines
The government of South Africa has amended its ministerial handbook which limits the expenses that can be incurred by those…
South African Police Officer jailed 32 years for killing Nigerian
Austin Reynold, a South African Police Constable who robbed and killed a Nigerian, Emeka Okoli, was on Monday sentenced to…
South Africa killing: Justice well served – Dabiri-Erewa
The Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Saturday expressed satisfaction over the justice meted out to…
South Africa open for Nigerians, visitors – Minister
Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, on Thursday called on Nigerians to continue visiting the country as the rainbow…
Ramaphosa launches campaign against gender-based violence
President Cyril Ramaphosa, on Monday, launched a campaign against gender-based violence which he described as "a great shame."
South African minister sets to visit Nigeria, Ghana
South African Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, will in the coming week travel to Nigeria and Ghana on a working…
South Africa grab last Tokyo Olympic football ticket , Ghanaians weep
South Africa snatched the last African place for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games on Friday, joining Egypt and the Ivory…
Nigeria, South Africa mull MoU on assets recovery – Magu
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, on Friday said plans were underway for…
Reports: Jacob Zuma owes bank, school fees for daughter
Former South African President Jacob Zuma appears to be facing a financial downturn, unable to pay a debt of R7.3million…
Protest against Burna Boy in South Africa
Some artistes in South Africa under the aegis of Tshwane Collective have sent a petition to the minister of arts…
Foot and mouth disease hits South Africa
There has been an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in South Africa and a jittery Zimbabwe government has…