South Africa

Breaking: Johannesburg mayor Makhubo forced into Covid-19 isolation after staff member tested positive

Joburg mayor Geoffrey Makhubo has been forced to go into isolation after a staff member in his office tested positive…

June 9, 2020

Mashaba lays criminal charges after a leaked draft report by the Public Protector

A draft Public Protector report containing findings against the former Johannesburg mayor and founder of The People's Dialogue, Herman Mashaba,…

June 9, 2020

COVID-19: Schools reopen in South Africa

Children in South Africa began returning to classrooms on Monday as part of a gradual loosening of restrictions imposed under…

June 8, 2020

Protest against ‘racism and discrimination’ at top SA boys school

Grade 12 pupils at one of the country’s top private boys' schools, Diocesan College in Cape Town, better known as…

June 6, 2020

Sports: Minister Mthethwa concerned by rate of transformation in SA sport

Sports minister Nathi Mthethwa is concerned over the lack of urgency in the transformation of South African sport. In a…

June 6, 2020

Coronavirus cases nears 180K in Africa

Confirmed coronavirus cases neared the 180,000 mark Saturday in Africa, according to a tracker. Data from Worldometer recorded 4,942 deaths…

June 6, 2020

Deon Hotto makes coach Pitso Mosimane of Mamelodi Sundowns wishlist

In what has been a busy week of player contract extensions at Mamelodi Sundowns, the Siya crew can now reveal…

June 4, 2020

News: ”Black Lives Matter” protest hits South Africa

Supporters of the ‘‘Black Lives Matter’‘ movement gathered outside the South African parliament in Cape Town Wednesday. Protesters expressed solidarity…

June 4, 2020

South Africa delays school reopening by a week, parents protest

Some parents in South Africa held up placards to protest outside a school in Cape Town on Monday. They are…

June 1, 2020

South Africa: Western Cape schools ready to welcome pupils today

The Western Cape will open its doors to learners today contrary to Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga’s decision last night…

June 1, 2020

Education: Pupils ‘may not return to school on Monday’, pressure grows on Motshekga

Angie Motshekga is facing an uphill battle to make her ‘back to school’ plan stick, after unions and educational activists…

May 31, 2020

Sports: Barnes Shares Memories Of Kaizer Chiefs’ Clash And Encounter With Nelson Mandela

Liverpool FC legend, John Barnes shared some of his memories about facing Kaizer Chiefs back in 1994. Liverpool and Amakhosi…

May 31, 2020

South Africa burdened by about 100,000 virus testing backlog

Authorities in South Africa have expressed worry over shortages of COVID-19 testing kits and reagents as cases consistently rise in…

May 30, 2020

Marko Ragini In Talks With PSL Club

A local agent has confirmed discussions for an Italian coach with an Absa Premiership club, who is keen to come…

May 29, 2020

Coronavirus plans for SA schools revealed

South Africa’s Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has detailed some of her department’s plans to provide personal protective equipment…

May 28, 2020

South African Airways aims to resume domestic flights in mid-June

South African Airways (SAA) aims to resume domestic flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town from mid-June, the cash-strapped airline said…

May 27, 2020

Rakhale would be a good fit for Kaizer Chiefs – Teko Modise

Teko Modise has shared his thoughts on whether or not he thinks Thabo Rakhale would be a good fit for…

May 27, 2020

South African businesses under COVID-19 pressure

Strict measures adopted by South Africa to curb COVID-19 continues to bite entrepreneurs. Fino Dlamini, started her business only in…

May 24, 2020

Business: Gordhan Stakes Clout for South Africa on Reviving Airline

Pravin Gordhan, South Africa‘s minister for public enterprises, is staking his own credibility and that of President Cyril Ramaphosa‘s government…

May 24, 2020

Breaking: Voluntary ‘baby abandonment’ soars in South Africa

A Johannesburg NGO ‘Door of Hope’ is concerned more families will abandon their babies as the economic situation worsens during…

May 24, 2020

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