The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the…
‘Arrest & Prosecute Xenophobia Cases’ — Anglican Archbishop
Anglican archbishop Thabo Makgoba said on Sunday he was “appalled and ashamed” at the violent attacks on foreigners in South Africa last week, as well as the ongoing attacks on truckers. Preaching at church services…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa Seeks Review of ‘Flawed’ Graft…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday said he will seek an urgent judicial review of what he described as an irretrievably flawed report in which the country’s graft watchdog said he misled parliament over…
Nelson Mandela International Day: A Decade of Giving
As Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated for the 10th year, thousands of South Africans will be heading out to spend their 67 minutes in commemoration of the late former president Nelson Mandela's birthday. Mandela…
Modise: EFF’s Storming of Gordhan in Clear Contravention…
National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise says the EFF's "unacceptable conduct" toward Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan last week is "in clear contravention of the rules of the House". In a statement, Modise expressed "disappointment and…
Around R1m Worth of Heroin Found in Briefcase…
A traveller was arrested at the Cape Town International Airport this week after customs officers found around three kilograms of heroin in his luggage, the SA Revenue Service (SARS) said on Friday. The heroin had…
Former Apartheid Detainees Condemn EFF Attack on Gordhan…
A group claiming to be former members of the United Democratic Front, South African Youth Congress, and Congress of the Students have come out in support of Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan after he was…
South African Court Finds Ex-president Jacob Zuma’s Son…
A South African court on Friday (July 12) found Mr Duduzane Zuma, son of former president Jacob Zuma, not guilty of culpable homicide and negligent driving over a fatal car crash, saying prosecutors had failed…
South Africa’s Da Capo Nominated At Ibiza DJ…
Da Capo is a self-taught producer and DJ from Limpopo who has shared stages with House and Dance music elite from across the world. The DJ signed to Black Coffee’s Soulistic records has been nominated…
Kenya’s Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore Dies Of Cancer
Kenyans have taken to social media to eulogise Safaricom’s Chief Executive Officer Robert William Collymore, who the company said died after a nearly two-year long battle with cancer. “It is with deep sorrow that we…
South African MP punches man during alleged racist…
A black South African MP says she punched a man in self-defence after he allegedly hurled racial abuse at her. Phumzile van Damme from the opposition Democratic Alliance said she got into a row with…
South Africa: Mandela Foundation Seeks Meeting with Zindzi…
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has called for a meeting with South Africa's ambassador to Denmark Zindzi Mandela after she she posted several tweets about land that sparked outrage, The Citizen reports . Luzuko Koti, communications…
Clash Between MPs During Parliament Induction Session to…
National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise has announced that the clash between several MPs from various political parties will be investigated. In a statement, Modise denounced the conduct of the MPs involved in the altercation as…
South Africa: ANC needs economic spokesman
President Cyril Ramaphosa should be congratulated for heeding the call for him to speak out and stop the confusion caused by his ANC comrades over the future of the central bank. This is what is…
51 killed, 1,000 people displaced by floods in…
Devastating floods in South Africa have left 51 dead and forced more than a thousand people from their homes, according to an updated toll issued Wednesday as President Cyril Ramaphosa flew to the deluged region.…
South Africa’s Sho Madjozi Celebrates Her Hometown In…
This past weekend rising star Sho Madjozi was a big winner at the South African Music Awards bagging multiple awards including some of the nights biggest awards. Sho Madjozi won two of the coveted SAMA25…
South Africa: Ramaphosa’s announces ‘lean and optimal’ cabinet
Ramaphosa announced an inclusive cabinet that he said made history as the first with 50% female appointees. The president also said age had been considered to enable the government that reflects the youthful nature of…
#SAElections2019 – Ramaphosa Urges South Africans to Vote
In South Africa, 22 924 voting stations open on Monday (May 6, 2019) for people to cast special votes in a general election. The main voting day is May 8, which has been declared a…
Semenya Loses Court Appeal Against IAAF’s Testosterone Ruling
South African two-time Olympic 800-metre champion Caster Semenya has lost her appeal against rules designed to decrease naturally high testosterone levels in some female runners.
