May 20
South Africa: Constitutional Court Bars Jacob Zuma from Running in Elections
The Constitutional Court has delivered a major blow to former president Jacob Zuma's political ambitions, ruling on Monday that he cannot stand as a candidate in next week's… Read more »
South Africa: Questionable Contractor Choice for Parliament's Demolition Work - South African News Briefs - May 20, 2024
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May 17
South Africa: Deadly George Building Collapse - Rescue Operation Ends
The George building rescue operation is concluded, Western Cape officials announced today. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Grants Ramaphosa Power to Set Political Donation Limits - South African News Briefs - May 17, 2024
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May 16
South Africa: Rescue Efforts Enter Day 10 After Deadly Building Collapse in George
The rescue and recovery operation continues since the tragic building collapse incident at 75 Victoria Street in George, Western Cape. According to George Municipality, rescue… Read more »
Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction Approach - Africa shouldn't be left behind
Allafrica had the privilege of speaking with Bahman Safakish, Managing Director of the Pan African Region for Philip Morris International, to discuss tobacco harm reduction… Read more »
South Africa: Court Denies Bail for 5 Accused in AKA Murder Case
The Durban Magistrate's Court has denied bail to the five men accused of murdering rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend, Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane, outside a Durban restaurant… Read more »
May 15
South Africa: Electoral Commission Details Transparent Vote Counting for May 29 - South African News Briefs - May 16, 2024
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South Africa: New Documentary to Tell Nelson Mandela's Life Story in His Own Voice and Words
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has authorized an unprecedented documentary series that will bring Nelson Mandela's extraordinary life story to screens through his voice and… Read more »
South Africa: Xenophobic Narratives Surge Ahead of South Africa's Elections
As South Africa's general elections on May 29th draw near, anti-immigrant rhetoric is intensifying across social media platforms, according to a new report from the Centre for… Read more »
South Africa: Engineer Overseeing Collapsed George Building Faced Disciplinary Probe
Atholl Mitchell, the consulting engineer responsible for overseeing the construction of the apartment block in George that collapsed last week, was under investigation by the… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa to Sign Controversial NHI Bill Amid Election Backlash - South African News Briefs - May 15, 2024
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May 14
Africa: Media Must Dig Deep into Root Causes of Africa's Conflicts - AU Special Envoy Bineta Diop
Africa continues to grapple with the harsh realities of conflict. From long-running struggles in places like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia to the recent eruption of… Read more »
South Africa: Online Debate Rages Over Women's Participation in the Workforce
The online conversation surrounding women's participation in the labour force is heavily polarized, according to a new report by the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change… Read more »
South Africa: Analysis Reveals Polarized Views on South Africa's Electoral Process
A new report by the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) sheds light on the polarized online conversation about South Africa's upcoming elections. The report, titled… Read more »
Tanzania: U.S. Embassy in Tanzania Closed Due to Regional Internet Outage
The U.S. Embassy in Tanzania was forced to close its doors to the public for two days due to a widespread internet outage affecting several East African countries, reports BBC… Read more »
South Africa: President to Sign Controversial NHI Bill Into Law - South African News Briefs - May 14, 2024
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May 13
South Africa: Building Collapse Day 8 - Officials Ask Families of Missing, Dead to Come Forward
Municipality officials in George are experiencing difficulty in obtaining the accurate names of people missing or deceased due to the building collapse in the town which killed 27… Read more »
May 09
Africa: End the Negative Narrative, Africa is Thriving - AfDB Chief
The highly-anticipated AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit (AMLS) is convening in Nairobi, Kenya, to address the urgent need for a thriving and independent media landscape across… Read more »
May 08
Malawi: Leveraging Drones to Bridge Healthcare Gaps in Malawi
In healthcare, rapid and efficient distribution is crucial Read more »
South Africa: Lawyers Accuse Police of Political Arrests in Fort Hare Corruption Case - South African News Briefs - May 8, 2024
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May 07
South Africa: Building Collapse Leaves Five Dead, Scores Trapped
A multi-storey building under construction in George, South Africa, collapsed, leaving at least five people dead and trapping around 50 others. Read more »
South Africa: Power Utility Eskom Sues Johannesburg for Unpaid Electricity Debt - South African News Briefs - May 7, 2024
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May 06
South Africa: Tributes Pour In for South African Actor Mpho Sebeng After Tragic Car Crash
South African actor Mpho Sebeng tragically passed away in a car accident on Sunday morning in Potchefstroom. The news was confirmed by his family in a statement later that evening. Read more »
South Africa: Late Tembisa Hospital CEO Paid Millions While Suspended - South African News Briefs - May 6, 2024
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