February 21, 2023
South Africa: Gauteng Premier Talks Tough on the Fight Against Crime - South African News Briefs - February 21, 2023
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February 20, 2023
Africa: African Theologian Takes Top International Church Job
A leading South African theologian, the Revd. Jerry Pillay, has been installed as the ninth general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Geneva. He is the second… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Implements Stage 6 Power Cuts As Generating Units Fail - South African News Briefs - February 20, 2023
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February 19, 2023
South Africa: Slain South African Rapper AKA Laid to Rest
The remains of South African rapper Kiernan Forbes popularly called 'AKA' have been laid to rest in a private ceremony on Saturday, February 18. Read more »
February 17, 2023
Southern Africa: When Energy Crises Leave Us in the Dark, But Life Has to Go On
Power interruptions, both scheduled and unexpected, appear to be business as usual in certain African countries, including Liberia, Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Thanks Deputy for 'Unwavering Support' - South African News Briefs - February 17, 2023
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February 16, 2023
South Africa: Warning of Another Repo Rate Hike Next Month - South African News Briefs - February 16, 2023
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February 15, 2023
South Africa: Consumer Price Index Down But Food Prices Still Rocket - South African News Briefs - February 15, 2023
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February 14, 2023
South Africa: SA Tourism to Go Ahead With Spurs Deal - South African News Briefs - February 14, 2023
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February 13, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Former Information Minister Mushowe Dies
Former Minister of Information Dr Chris Mushowe has died. Read more »
South Africa: Witnesses In Shepherd Bushiri Case Must Testify In Malawi - South African News Briefs - February 13, 2023
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February 11, 2023
South Africa: Curtain Closes On Idols South Africa After 21 Years
Shock as the popular reality television show will end its run after 19 seasons. Read more »
South Africa: South African Rapper AKA Killed in Drive-By Shooting in Durban
Award-winning rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA, has been shot and killed in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night, police sources have confirmed. Read more »
February 10, 2023
South Africa: Process Underway to Restore Rail Lines In Gauteng - South African News Briefs - February 10, 2023
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February 09, 2023
South Africa: Govt Working On Laws to Protect Whistleblowers - South African News Briefs - February 9, 2023
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February 08, 2023
South Africa: Agri SA Wants Agriculture Declared Essential Service - South African News Briefs - February 8, 2023
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February 07, 2023
South Africa: South Africans Were in Prison That Collapsed in Earthquake-Hit Turkey
February 8 update: Four South Africans detained in a Turkey prison escaped injury during the earthquake in the country, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation… Read more »
South Africa: Energy Minister Outlines Plans to End Power Cuts - South African News Briefs - February 7, 2023
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February 06, 2023
Southern Africa: Swiss Head of State to Visit War-torn Cabo Delgado In Mozambique
Swiss President Alain Berset will visit the troubled Cabo Delgado province this week during a trip to Mozambique and Botswana. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Asks DP Mabuza to Stay On - South African News Briefs - February 6, 2023
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February 03, 2023
South Africa: New Twist in South Africa's Tottenham Hotspur Sponsorship Deal Opens Can of Worms
Lindiwe Sisulu, the Minister of Tourism, distanced herself from the reported R1 billion deal to sponsor Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, which has sparked widespread… Read more »
South Africa: ANC To Challenge Court Ruling on Cadre Deployment Records - South African News Briefs - February 3, 2023
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February 02, 2023
Namibia: Namibia to Step Up Efforts Against Wildlife Crime After 93% Surge in Rhino Poaching
The number of endangered rhinos poached in Namibia reached an all-time high in 2022 after 87 rhinos were killed compared to 45 in 2021, reports Al Jazeera. Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Calls Out King Mswati, Urges Urgent National Dialogue in eSwatini
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is calling for a national dialogue in the Kingdom of eSwatini, after the assassination of political activist Advocate Thulani… Read more »
South Africa: Police Question Witnesses In Deadly KwaZulu-Natal Hostel Attack - South African News Briefs - February 2, 2023
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