April 11, 2023
South Africa: Massive Car Pile-Up Leaves Five Dead, Many Injured - South African News Briefs - April 11, 2023
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April 10, 2023
South Africa: Bid to Extradite 'Facebook Rapist' Thabo Bester from Tanzania - South African News Briefs - April 10, 2023
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April 08, 2023
Africa: South Africa's 'Facebook Rapist' Bester Arrested in Tanzania
A rapist and murderer who escaped after faking his death in a South African prison cell, then spent more than 10 months at liberty, has been arrested in Tanzania, two South African… Read more »
April 07, 2023
South Africa: Gupta Brothers Will Not Be Extradited From UAE to South Africa
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will not be extraditing the Gupta brothers to South Africa, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola confirmed today. Read more »
South Africa: Short Film 'Mamlambo' Challenges Gender-Based Violence in South Africa Through Mythological Storytelling
From its haunting beauty to its bone-chilling ambiance, this story is a masterclass in crafting an unforgettable and captivating narrative. Read more »
South Africa: SANRAL Appeals to Road Users to End Road Carnage This Easter Weekend - South African News Briefs - April 7, 2023
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April 06, 2023
South Africa: 'Facebook Rapist', Murderer Thabo Bester's Mother 'Living in Fear' - South African News Briefs - April 6, 2023
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April 05, 2023
South Africa: Treasury Pulls Eskom Exemption from Disclosing Irregular, Wasteful Expenditure
The Treasury has withdrawn the decision which allowed Eskom to forego reporting irregular or wasteful expenditure, Eyewitness News reports. Read more »
April 04, 2023
South Africa: Inquest into Chris Hani's Death Petitioned on 30-Year Anniversary of Struggle Icon's Death
The South African Communist Party (SACP) has called for an inquest into the death Chris Hani on the 30th anniversary of the struggle icon's death, IOL reports. A petition posted to… Read more »
April 05, 2023
South Africa: Police Raid Escaped 'Facebook Rapist', Murderer Thabo Bester's Hideout - South African News Briefs - April 5, 2023
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April 03, 2023
South Africa: Iranian Warships Dock in Cape Town, Raise More Questions Over South Africa's Allegiances
The docking of two Iranian warships in Cape Town has sparked more discussion about South Africa's relationships with countries with poor human rights records, Times Live reports. Read more »
April 04, 2023
South Africa: Restaurant Where AKA and Tibz Were Killed to Shut Down - South African News Briefs - April 4, 2023
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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 »
South Africa: Rail Network Needs Urgent Repair - South African News Briefs - April 3, 2023
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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 »
South Africa: South African Tourism Dept Cancels Landmark Tottenham Hotspur Sponsorship Deal
A deal between English Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur FC and the South African Department of Tourism has been scrapped. Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille made the… 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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March 29, 2023
South Africa: Short-Term Rise, Long-Term Drop Revealed in South African Employment Stats
Employment data shared by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) in its Quarterly Labour Force Survey for Q4: 2022 have revealed that the number of unemployed people in the country… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Southern Africa: Why the Media Must Prioritise Content and Representation for a More Inclusive Future
Whether it's showcasing the stories of marginalised communities, highlighting the efforts of environmental activists, or delving into the latest scientific breakthroughs,… Read more »
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 »
March 28, 2023
Lesotho: Lesotho Officials Deliberate Over Claiming Parts of South African Territory
Lesotho MPs are expected to deliberate over whether parts of South Africa's territory may be reclaimed, BBC reports. According to parliament's order paper, areas under… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Africa: An Emerging Summit, A Tradition of Democracy
Today, the global community is convening for the second annual Summit for Democracy. Led by Costa Rica, the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, the United States, and the Republic… Read more »