Topic: south africa
South African Parliament Speaker Resigns Amid Corruption Probe
The South African National Assembly speaker has resigned over corruption allegations and handed herself over to the police.
The South African National Assembly speaker has resigned over corruption allegations and handed herself over to the police.
South African Parliament Speaker Resigns Amid Corruption Probe
South Africa's National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said on Wednesday that she was resigning from her position amid an investigation into alleged corruption during her tenure as defence minister.
South Africa's National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said on Wednesday that she was resigning from her position amid an investigation into alleged corruption during her tenure as defence minister.
Bus Crash Kills 45 Easter Pilgrims In South Africa
A bus accident in South Africa's northern province of Limpopo killed 45 people and injured one seriously.
A bus accident in South Africa's northern province of Limpopo killed 45 people and injured one seriously.
Nigeria Beat South Africa To Reach Africa Cup Of Nations Final
Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning penalty as Nigeria booked their place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-2 shootout win over South Africa.
Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning penalty as Nigeria booked their place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-2 shootout win over South Africa.
South Africa Accused Of Working As Legal Arm Of The Hamas Terrorist Group
On the opening day of the two-day public hearing of South Africa's genocide complaint against Israel at the International Court of Justice, Israel accused South Africa of acting as the "legal arm of Hamas" terrorists.
On the opening day of the two-day public hearing of South Africa's genocide complaint against Israel at the International Court of Justice, Israel accused South Africa of acting as the "legal arm of Hamas" terrorists.
South Africa Files Genocide Case Against Israel At International Court Of Justice Over Gaza War
South Africa has filed an application at the International Court of Justice to begin proceedings over allegations of genocide against Israel for its war against Hamas in Gaza, the court said on Friday.
South Africa has filed an application at the International Court of Justice to begin proceedings over allegations of genocide against Israel for its war against Hamas in Gaza, the court said on Friday.
Must Be Their Lucky Day! Thieves Who Stole Alcohol From A Liqour Shop Caught, Forced To Drink It All On Camera
A video capturing the moment thieves were coerced into drinking bottles of alcohol they had stolen from a shop in South Africa has gone viral on social media.
A video capturing the moment thieves were coerced into drinking bottles of alcohol they had stolen from a shop in South Africa has gone viral on social media.
Eleven Dead In Accident At Platinum Mine In South Africa
Eleven workers at a South African platinum mine were killed and dozens injured after an elevator bringing the workers back up to the surface malfunctioned, the mine's operator said on Tuesday.
Eleven workers at a South African platinum mine were killed and dozens injured after an elevator bringing the workers back up to the surface malfunctioned, the mine's operator said on Tuesday.
South African Lawmakers Vote To Suspend Diplomatic Ties With Israel, Shut Embassy
South African lawmakers voted on Tuesday in favour of closing down the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and suspending all diplomatic relations until a ceasefire is agreed in its war with Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in Gaza.
South African lawmakers voted on Tuesday in favour of closing down the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and suspending all diplomatic relations until a ceasefire is agreed in its war with Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in Gaza.
World Rugby To Investigate Racial Remark Allegations Against England Player
World Rugby said on Monday that it will investigate an allegation of racism leveled against South African hooker Bongi Mbonambi by England flanker Tom Curry during their World Cup semi-final in Paris.
World Rugby said on Monday that it will investigate an allegation of racism leveled against South African hooker Bongi Mbonambi by England flanker Tom Curry during their World Cup semi-final in Paris.
South Africa To Face All Blacks At The Finals After Beating England
South african rugby team Springboks will face New Zealand's all blacks at the Rugby World Cup finals next Sunday after a narrow win against the England team.
South african rugby team Springboks will face New Zealand's all blacks at the Rugby World Cup finals next Sunday after a narrow win against the England team.
South Africa Denies Reports Of Supporting Hamas
South Africa said on Tuesday its foreign minister held a call with the leader of Hamas about getting aid into Gaza and other Palestinian territories and denied a report of offering support to the militant group in its conflict against Israel.
South Africa said on Tuesday its foreign minister held a call with the leader of Hamas about getting aid into Gaza and other Palestinian territories and denied a report of offering support to the militant group in its conflict against Israel.
South Africa To Roll Out Vaginal Rings To Fight HIV Pandemic
South Africa is set to unveil the vaginal ring. A revolutionary"vaginal ring that is to be used to prevent HIV in the country. South Africa has the world's largest population of people living with HIV/AIDS.
South Africa is set to unveil the vaginal ring. A revolutionary"vaginal ring that is to be used to prevent HIV in the country. South Africa has the world's largest population of people living with HIV/AIDS.
Kenyan Man Stabbed To Death By Workmates In South Africa
The family of a 30-year-old man from Muhanda, Gem constituency, is mourning the death of their kin who was murdered in South Africa.
The family of a 30-year-old man from Muhanda, Gem constituency, is mourning the death of their kin who was murdered in South Africa.
6 Killed Over Missing Identity Card In South Africa Mass Shooting
Police in South Africa said on Saturday they have launched a “massive manhunt” for at least four gunmen who shot six people dead over a missing identity card.
Police in South Africa said on Saturday they have launched a “massive manhunt” for at least four gunmen who shot six people dead over a missing identity card.
South Africa’s Former President Zuma Jailed, Freed Shortly After
According to South Africa’s government, its ex-president Jacob Zuma reported to jail on Friday and got freed shortly after in the judicial scandal over his contempt of court sentence.
According to South Africa’s government, its ex-president Jacob Zuma reported to jail on Friday and got freed shortly after in the judicial scandal over his contempt of court sentence.
A Gas Leak At A South African Slum Leaves 16 People Dead
At least 16 people, including children, were killed in a gas leak in a South African slum near Johannesburg on Thursday, according to emergency officials, who revised the death toll after some individuals were resuscitated.
At least 16 people, including children, were killed in a gas leak in a South African slum near Johannesburg on Thursday, according to emergency officials, who revised the death toll after some individuals were resuscitated.
South Africa Records An Average Of Three Murders Per Hour
According to police data released Tuesday, nearly three people were murdered per hour in South Africa during the first three months of the year.
According to police data released Tuesday, nearly three people were murdered per hour in South Africa during the first three months of the year.
Four Bulgarian Nationals Shot Dead In Cape Town South Africa
South African police claimed four people of "Bulgarian descent" were shot dead in an affluent Cape Town area on Thursday.
South African police claimed four people of "Bulgarian descent" were shot dead in an affluent Cape Town area on Thursday.
US Accuses South Africa Of Having Supplied Weapons To Russia
Ambassador Reuben Brigety told a media briefing the US was "confident" weapons and ammunition had been loaded onto a Russian freighter that docked at a Cape Town naval base in December.
Ambassador Reuben Brigety told a media briefing the US was "confident" weapons and ammunition had been loaded onto a Russian freighter that docked at a Cape Town naval base in December.