South Africa

South Africa's governing party has announced the launching of a "Black Friday" campaign in response to the "heinous murder" of George Floyd and "institutionalised racism" in the United States.This was disclosed in a statement on Friday…

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An Occupational Health and Safety Inspector in Gauteng has tested positive for Covid-19.As a result of this, all his Employment and Labour Provincial office colleagues who may have come into contact with him have been advised to…

South African Employment and Labour Minister, Thulas Nxesi, has called on employers to ensure that the money paid over by the Unemployment Insurance Fund for the COVID-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme is disbursed to the…

The economy of Africa's most industrialised nation was already tottering when the lockdown was enforced on March 27 to contain the spread of infections. In a bid to cushion the ravaging hunger threatening the lives of its citizens, South…

Denis Goldberg, a South African anti-apartheid activist tried alongside Nelson Mandela, has died at the age of 87.The veteran was convicted of armed resistance to white-minority rule and was then sentenced to four life terms in 1964.Mr…

The president of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent a letter to the country's Parliament informing it that he is increasing the current number of soldiers monitoring and enforcing the COVID-19 lockdown from 2,000 to more than…

In a bid to cushion the economic effects of Covid-19 on the country’s workers, South Africa government has disclosed plan to disburse relief packages to workers in the country.While disclosing this on Monday April 20, 2020, the Minister…

South Africa’s Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation has planned to hold a virtual meeting with the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation on Tuesday, 21 April 2020.Both departments would meet to…

The council further received an update from Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, on health interventions undertaken to manage the spread of the coronavirus.South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has met with the President's Coordinating…

This is the matric examination which was to be written by more than 350,000 part-time candidates who include those who did not meet the pass requirements in the 2019 final exams. South African Department of Basic Education has postponed the…

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UNODC in South Africa has donated over personal protective equipment to shelter houses in South Africa.The donation, which was made on Wednesday April 15, 2020, was extended to several Gauteng…

The leader of the South African Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) Party, Julius Malela, has disclosed plan to distribute free hand sanitizers to South Africans.While disclosing this on his Twitter handle on Monday March 30th, 2020, Julius…

Workshop17, one of Africa’s leading co-working office space providers, has explained that flexible office industry can boost Africa's economy.Workshop17 believes that the rapidly growing flexible office industry can do more to support the…

The chief executive officer of GE Gas Power, Scott Strazik has emphasized the need for countries in the sub- Saharan Africa to work together with the private sector in order to meet the growing demand energy.He stated this in his keynote…

By Abdulmoomeen S. YittaAsisat Oshoala, a Barcleona Star and Sadio Mane of Liverpool have both won the 2019 African Footballers of the Year at the 28th edition of the CAF 2019 Award ceremony held on Tuesday, January 7 at the…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, December 17, 2019/ -- The Springboks’ successful 2019 season is reflected by the nominations in a number of the main categories in the annual SA Rugby Awards, with World Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit and…

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 12, 2019/ -- It is that time of the year again. Stores are displaying their Christmas decorations, Michael Bublé music is already filling up the aisles and children throughout the world are already…

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 12, 2019/ -- Facebook today released its ‘2019 Year in Review’ infographic, showcasing just some of its investments across Sub-Saharan in 2019.  Committed to giving people the…

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, November 11, 2019/ -- For the first time, on average, Africans can travel to approximately 27 countries visa-free or with a visa on arrival; Ethiopia moves up a record 32 places on the Index, entering the top 20…

LONDON, United Kingdom, October 11, 2019/ -- Responding to the announcement that Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been awarded the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, Amnesty International’s Secretary General Kumi Naidoo said:“This award…

PRETORIA, South Africa, May 30, 2019/ -- The United Nations Resident Coordinator in South Africa, Nardos Bekele-Thomas, yesterday lavished praise on the role the country is playing in peacekeeping missions in Africa.Speaking at this…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 28, 2019/ -- Hilton (NYSE:HLT) today announced the signing of a management agreement with Growthpoint Properties, South Africa’s largest REIT, to open a hotel under its lifestyle Canopy by Hilton brand. The 150…