November 16, 2018
South Africa: Relief As Govt Okays 180,000 Permits For Zimbabweans
The adjudication and printing of 178,172 applications for the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) spokesman Thabo Makgola is reported as saying, urging 1,932 applicants who had… Read more »
November 13, 2018
Cameroon: Journalist Mimi Mefo's Release - Pressure or President's Magnanimity?
Equinoxe Radio-Television English news presenter Mimi Mefo Takembou has been released from the Douala New Bell prison after a 72 hours. Takembou was charged with the propagation of… Read more »
South Africa: High Court Orders Liquidation of VBS Bank
The North Gauteng High Court has ordered the liquidation of VBS Mutual Bank, eNCA reports. This comes after an application by the South African Reserve Bank's Prudential Authority… Read more »
November 06, 2018
Cameroon: Biya Sworn In, Challenger Arrested - Report
President Paul Biya of Cameroon has been sworn into serve his seventh consecutive term as the head of state. This comes after he was declared winner of the presidential elections… Read more »
October 19, 2018
Uganda: Your Children Are No Longer Yours - Investigating International Adoptions
How parents in Uganda lose their babies to adoptive families in America. Read more »
October 05, 2018
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Campaigner Against Sexual Violence Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Dr. Denis Mukwege, the Congolese gynaecologist renowned for campaigning against the use of rape and sexualized violence as a weapon of war, has been named a joint winner of… Read more »
September 12, 2018
South Africa: Man Accused of Killing Mother and Wife - Now His Father-in-Law is Murdered
31-year-old Rameez Patel has been informed that the National Prosecuting Authority would provide him with a High Court date on October 4, News24 reports. Read more »
September 03, 2018
South Africa: Govt Official Speaks of 'Apartheid Torture' at State Capture Inquiry
Phumla Williams' testimony at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry continues. This comes after the acting Director-General of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)… Read more »
August 27, 2018
South Africa: 'Controversial' China Trip in the Spotlight at #StateCapture Commission
Vytjie Mentor has appeared before the commission of inquiry into state capture as it enters its fourth day and provided clarity on a trip to China that brought the former MP's… Read more »
August 20, 2018
Uganda: Racist U.S. Pastor Punches, Spits at Hotel Employee
Police in Uganda have arrested an American pastor after a video of him beating a hotel employee was circulated. Read more »
August 14, 2018
Egypt: Viral Video Lands Liverpool Striker Mohamed Salah in Hot Water
Liverpool FC has referred a video allegedly depicting star player Mohamed Salah texting while driving to the Merseyside Police, The Independent reports. Read more »
August 07, 2018
Cote d'Ivoire: Simone Gbagbo Gets Amnesty With Hundreds of Others
President Alassane Ouattara has announced the granting of amnesty to 800 prisoners, including the former first lady of Cote d'Ivoire Simone Gbagbo. Read more »
July 30, 2018
Ethiopia: Thousands Mourn Death of Ethiopia's Dam Engineer
Thousands of Ethiopia's came to show their respects at the funeral of the person behind Ethiopia's ambitious mega project that will be the largest hydro-electric dam in Africa once… Read more »
South Africa: High Court Sets Aside Decision to Grant Grace Mugabe Diplomatic Immunity
A decision by former minister of international relations and cooperation Maite Nkoana-Mashabane to grant former Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe diplomatic immunity has been set… Read more »
South Africa: Commuters Stranded as Gautrain Workers' Strike Hits
Gautrain workers demanding a 10% wage increase have embarked on strike action after talks between the United National Transport Union (UNTU) and the Bombela Operating Company (BOC)… Read more »
July 27, 2018
South Africa: 'Serial Rapist' Denies Documentary Claims
A man identified only as David in the BBC documentary My Neighbour - The Rapist has denied the allegations made in the viral video feature, claiming he was coerced by filmmaker… Read more »
South Africa: Jacob Zuma Returns to Court to Face Corruption Charges
Crowds of supporters have gathered outside the Pietermaritzburg High Court where former president Jacob Zuma faces charges of corruption, fraud, racketeering and money laundering.… Read more »
July 23, 2018
South Africa: A Coup Averted After Zuma Resignation - Report
South Africa reportedly avoided a coup by the skin of its teeth in February 2018, after President Jacob Zuma was forced to step down. Read more »
Ethiopia: Part-time Pastor's Jesus Moment Goes South After Dead Man Stays Dead
A health worker who managed to convince a family that he could resurrect their dead relative is in hot water after he was arrested, according to BBC. Read more »
July 16, 2018
South Africa: Exposé on Diepsloot Rape Culture Makes Waves
A 43-minute documentary by BBC Africa crime reporter Golden Mtika on the prevalence of rape in Diepsloot has shocked social media users. "This is one of the most dangerous places… Read more »
June 26, 2018
South Africa: Land Expropriation - What Does South Africa Have to Say?
As the first of 36 public hearings regarding land expropriation without compensation gets under way, South African citizens have taken to Twitter for further discussion on the… Read more »
June 19, 2018
South Africa: Olympic Champion Caster Semenya to Fight Testosterone Rule in Court
Lawyers for Caster Semenya have confirmed that the Olympic 800m champion will challenge a female classification rule imposed by the International Association of Athletics… Read more »
June 12, 2018
South Africa: Shocking Video Shows Fishermen Laughing as They Beat, Stab Seal Pup
Graphic cell phone video footage circulating on social media shows a seal pup being beaten by a pair of fisherman, HeraldLive reports. Read more »
South Africa: Highway Crash Mangles Truck, Stops Traffic
Traffic on the N1 just outside Cape Town was heavily backed up on Tuesday morning after a truck driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the central barriers of the… Read more »
June 07, 2018
South Africa: Convicted Axe Murderer Van Breda Handed Three Life Sentences
Western Cape High Court Judge Siraj Desai has sentenced Henri Van Breda to three life sentences for the murder of his parents and brother. He also received a sentence of 15 years… Read more »