The South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the public to nominate the next justice chief as Mogoeng Mogoeng tenure ends next month. President Ramaphosa said this decision aims to “further deepen public confidence in the independence and integrity of the judiciary”. In a statement, the president’s cabinet said …
Read More »South Africa eases restrictions due to covid cases decline
In a televised address, the South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the easing of some restrictions that have been in place to curb the spread of coronavirus. Cyril Ramaphosa said due to a decline in infections an overnight curfew would be shortened, alcohol restrictions would be eased and larger …
Read More »South Sudan: sacking of female foreign minister sparks debate
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has sacked the country’s foreign affairs minister Beatrice Khamisa Wani Noah. Her dismissal was announced in a presidential decree read on the national broadcaster SSBC on Thursday night. No reasons were given for her removal from office. She has been replaced with Mayiik Ayii Deng, …
Read More »South Africa: football tickets to be free for vaccinated fans
The South African Football Association says it will offer free tickets to vaccinated football fans attending next month’s World Cup qualifier between the national team, Bafana Bafana, and Ethiopia. The association said those who got vaccinated would be prioritised at matches and other entertainment events. The South African government has …
Read More »European Union to return J&J vaccines made in South Africa
The European Union will return millions doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine which have been manufactured in South Africa to African continent. Strive Masiyiwa, the African Union’s special envoy told reporters that all the vaccines being produced in Africa “will stay in Africa and be distributed to Africa”. “This issue …
Read More »South Africa said it is unable to host Afghan refugees
South Africa said it can’t take in Afghan refugees as it is done by other countries.The announcement was made by the country’s Department of International Relations. “South Africa is already home to a substantial number of refugees and is seized with addressing their needs,” the Department of International Relations said …
Read More »South Africa: former president Zuma furious against the judiciary
South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma is not happy with the judiciary. He has indeed accused the judiciary of not trusting a medical report by military doctors. The military doctors have filed a confidential report on his fitness to stand trial. Jacob Zuma has refused to undergo a medical examination …
Read More »South Africa: researchers detect the presence of a new Covid variant
Researchers in South Africa have detected a new variant of the coronavirus. The C.1.2 strain which has multiple mutations, has not yet been labelled as a variant of concern. Cases of the variant have been recorded in all provinces in South Africa and seven countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and …
Read More »South African Airlines to restart operations next month
South African Airlines has announced that it will resume operations next month after battling losses for months amid the coronavirus pandemic. The airline reduced its workforce from 4,700 to around 1,000 employees, essentially becoming a smaller airline. The reduction was achieved through voluntary severance packages and retrenchments. Flights will now …
Read More »South Africa: workers of ruling ANC party on strike
Workers of the ruling party, African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa on Thursday called a nationwide strike against wage delays. The Africa National Congress (ANC) said in a statement late on Wednesday they had received a notice from their staff that they would go on strike for grievances including …
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