July 06, 2023
South Africa: Workers to Take to the Streets to Demand Action - South African News Briefs - July 06, 2023
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July 05, 2023
South Africa: Former President Jacob Zuma Suffers Another Blow With Ramaphosa Private Prosecution Dismissal
The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has set aside former president Jacob Zuma's private prosecution against President Cyril Ramaphosa, with costs, News24 reports. Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Leader Kiir Declares Election Date, Presidential Candidacy
South Sudan elections scheduled for next year will go ahead as planned, according to President Salva Kiir. Kiir also confirmed that he will run for president in the December 2024… Read more »
South Africa: South African Police Unit Members Suspended After Assault Caught on Video
Four of the eight South African Police's VIP Unit members who attacked three civilians on Gauteng province's N1 highway on July 1, 2023, were suspended. The unit are part of the… Read more »
July 03, 2023
South Africa: Zulu Royal House Dismisses Claims of King's Poisoning - South African News Briefs - July 03, 2023
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June 30, 2023
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Floods Death Toll Rises - South African News Briefs - June 30, 2023
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June 29, 2023
South Africa: BMW to Invest U.S.224 Million in Electric Vehicle Production - South African News Briefs - June 29, 2023
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June 27, 2023
Africa: How Russia Undermines Democracy in Africa
Russia's undermining of democracy in Africa is a serious threat to the continent's stability and development, as it became a key player in Africa's geopolitical landscape, using… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Mozambique: Aid Prospects Bring Hope to Cabo Delgado, but Civilians Still Face Danger
As thousands of Mozambicans displaced by the war in the northern Cabo Delgado province return home, the prospects of aid to address the under-development which has fuelled the… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Needs R210 Billion for Electricity Grid Upgrade - South African News Briefs - June 26, 2023
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June 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: Complaints Over Hefty Nomination Fees Ahead of Zimbabwe's August Polls
The general election season is upon Zimbabwe, with both the ruling Zanu-PF and it's main rival Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), completing the process of electing candidates.… Read more »
June 22, 2023
South Africa: Germany Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste - South African News Briefs - June 22, 2023
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June 21, 2023
South Africa: Police Open Inquest into Death of MP Tina Joemat-Pettersson - South African News Briefs - June 21, 2023
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June 20, 2023
South Africa: Police Generals Charged with Corruption in Recruitment Scandal - South African News Briefs - June 20, 2023
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June 19, 2023
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Officials Illegally Occupy State Houses, Rack Up Water Bill - South African News Briefs - June 19, 2023
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June 16, 2023
South Africa: Opposition Parties Target Youth Ahead of 2024 Elections - South African News Briefs - June 16, 2023
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June 15, 2023
South Africa: 'Revolutionary' South African Health Insurance Bill Passed in Parliament
Opposition parties raised concerns over the African National Congress's (ANC) approval of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, citing potential corruption and public health… Read more »
Africa: U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit Producing Positive Developments - A Post Six-Months Assessment
Last December's U.S.-African Leaders' Summit, hosted by President Joe Biden in Washington, DC, has helped re-establish ties and strengthen business relationships, according to… Read more »
South Africa: U.S.$27 Million Tender, But Parliamentary Facilities Are Neglected - South African News Briefs - June 15, 2023
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June 14, 2023
Cameroon: Cameroon's Stalwart Political Leader John Fru Ndi Dies
Tributes are pouring in for Cameroon's charismatic political leader and chairman of the country's first political party, the Social Democratic Front. The party announced his… Read more »
Africa: Hate Speech Towards LGBTIQ+ Persons 'Not Just Words'
The Centre for Human Rights (CHR) and the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS, and Gender at the University Pretoria, with the Center for Gender Studies and Feminist Futures and the… Read more »
South Africa: Lost South African Citizenship Automatically? Now You Can Get It Back
The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that it is constitutionally invalid for South Africans to lose their citizenship when acquiring those from other nations, SABC reports. Read more »
South Africa: Suspended Public Protector Alleges Extortion and Corruption - South African News Briefs - June 14, 2023
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June 13, 2023
South Africa: U.S. Legislators Call For AGOA Forum to Be Moved From South Africa for Supporting Russia
A group of Democratic and Republican members of the U.S. Congress have written to Secretary of State Antony Blinken requesting that the annual Africa Growth and Opportunities Act… Read more »
South Africa: Mozambique to Supply South Africa During Energy Crisis
A total of 1,000MW will be supplied to South Africa from Mozambique as a means to ease the country's energy crisis. Read more »