Tag: South Africa
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…
Africa’s COVID-19 cases surpass 80,000, South Africa worst-hit
The confirmed COVID-19 cases across Africa rose from 78,194 on Saturday to 81,307 on Sunday, the Africa CDC said.
South Africa records highest coronavirus cases since March
South Africa on Friday recorded 785 confirmed cases of COVID-19. It was the highest number in the 24-hour cycle since…
Cuban medics fight against coronavirus in South Africa
The office of South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, said more than 200 Cuban health workers arrived in the country to…
South Africa: Ramaphosa to ease lockdown next week
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, on Thursday said his government would gradually start easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions from May 1.
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.