April 03, 2023
South Africa: Ruling ANC Party 'Working Visit' to Russia Sparks Concern in Wake of Putin Arrest Order
A delegation of African National Congress (ANC) members and National Executive Council member Alvin Botes, who is also deputy minister of International relations and cooperation,… Read more »
March 31, 2023
South Africa: Oscar Pistorius Denied Parole, to Remain Behind Bars for Girlfriend's Murder
Former Paralympian champion Oscar Pistorius has been denied parole and will not be released early from the 13-year sentence for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, Sky… Read more »
South Africa: Security Firm Offers U.S.$5,600 Reward for Capture of Thabo Bester - Escaped 'Facebook Rapist', Murderer
A reward of U.S.$5,600 (R100,000) has been offered by Fidelity Services Group for the capture of convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester, Times Live reports. This comes after… Read more »
South Africa: Former President Thabo Mbeki Writes Letter to ANC on Protection of President Ramaphosa
In a letter leaked on social media, former president Thabo Mbeki wrote to Vice President Paul Mashatile, accusing the ruling African National Congress of protecting President Cyril… Read more »
March 30, 2023
South Africa: Gold Smugglers Use Top Banks, Bribes to Launder Money, Report Says - South African News Briefs - March 31, 2023
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South Africa: 10 Cases of Cholera Confirmed in Gauteng - South African News Briefs - March 30, 2023
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March 29, 2023
South Africa: Dept Of Home Affairs Extends Blanket Concession for Some Visa Applicants
South Africa's department of home affairs has announced the extension of the blanket concession for long-term visa or waiver applicants who are awaiting outcomes of their… Read more »
Africa: Pirates Attack, Board Oil Tanker in Gulf of Guinea
Danish oil trading and supply company Monjasa has said that it lost contact with one of the its oil and chemical tankers. According to reports, pirates attacked and boarded the… Read more »
South Africa: Competition Commission Finds Unjustified Increases in Food Prices - South African News Briefs - March 29, 2023
Competition Commission Finds Unjustified Increases in Food Prices Read more »
March 23, 2023
South Africa: Prison Security Company Insists 'Facebook Rapist' Thabo Bester Died in Fire
G4S, the security company responsible for managing the privately run Mangaung Correctional Centre from which Thabo escaped, said that the convicted rapist died in his prison cell… Read more »
March 28, 2023
South Africa: Five Men Reportedly Arrested in Connection with Shooting of Rapper AKA - South African News Briefs - March 28, 2023
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Zimbabwe: Meet Sergeant Maggie - The Dedicated Ranger Leading the Fight Against Poaching #AfricaClimateHope
In a male-dominated world, an all-woman anti-poaching unit based in Zimbabwe is trying to save wildlife and empower the rangers Read more »
March 27, 2023
Mali: Kidnapped South African Paramedic's Family Renews Calls For His Release
The family of Gerco van Deventer held hostage by jihadis in Mali for more than five years have launched a fresh appeal for his release, days after a French journalist was freed. Read more »
South Africa: Millions Paid to Buy Alternative Power Sources for Ministers - South African News Briefs - March 27, 2023
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March 24, 2023
Kenya: Nairobi Court Bars Meta From Sacking Facebook Moderators
A court in Nairobi has barred Meta, Facebook's parent company, from laying off its content moderators pending determination of a lawsuit that is challenging their planned… Read more »
South Africa: Fuel Price Relief Likely in April as Rand Firms - South African News Briefs - March 24, 2023
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March 23, 2023
Chad: Rebels Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for 2021 Killing of President Idriss Déby
More than 400 rebels accused of killing Chad's former president Idriss Déby Itno, 69, on April 20, 2021 - days after he was re-elected for a sixth term as president - have… Read more »
South Africa: IMF Says Power Crisis Threatens Economic Growth - South African News Briefs - March 23, 2023
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March 22, 2023
Nigeria: Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar File Court Petition on Presidential Election Results
Peter Obi, 61, of the Labour Party and Atiku Abubakar, 76, of the the country's biggest opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), are both challenging the presidential… Read more »
South Africa: New Electricity Minister Blames Infrastructure Problems for Power Crisis - South African News Briefs - March 22, 2023
Power Crisis: Infrastructure Problems More to Blame Than Corruption - Electricity Minister Read more »
March 20, 2023
South Africa: Former Deputy President Rejects Corruption Claims - South African News Briefs - March 20, 2023
Former Deputy President Rejects Opposition Leader's Corruption Claims Read more »
March 19, 2023
South Africa: Top Corruption Investigator Cloete Murray, Son Shot Dead
A South African accountant who was investigating high-level corruption cases Cloete Murray (50), and his son Thomas (28), were shot by unknown gunmen on Saturday while they were… Read more »
March 17, 2023
South Africa: Opposition Leader Alleges Ex-Deputy President's Involvement in Eskom Corruption - South African News Briefs - March 17, 2023
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March 16, 2023
Mauritius: Obituary of Moorari (Mulu) Gujadhur (1958-2023)
The Mauritian Bar has lost a shining star and one of its most courageous advocates. Moorari Gujadhur, affectionately known as Mulu, died on 27th February 2023 in London, United… Read more »
March 15, 2023
South Africa: Ramaphosa Must Step Down to Prevent Looting During National Shutdown, Malema Says - South African News Briefs - March 15, 2023
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