Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Moscow did not want any “scandals” regarding joint naval drills between Russia, China and South Africa scheduled for next month. He was responding to criticism surrounding the drills, at a news conference on…
South Africa disconnects Nigerian consulate electricity over unpaid bills
The Nigerian consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa is currently experiencing a power outage due to the humongous electricity bill owed by the diplomatic mission leading to disconnection. Despite being denied access to the consulate, Johannesburg City Power heads came with…
Ronaldo mixes up South Africa and Saudi Arabia after Al Nassr move
At his first press conference in Saudi Arabia following his multi-million dollar move to join Al Nassr, football star Ronaldo rather embarrassingly got the name of his new host country wrong. “It’s not the end of my career to come…
South African journalist, 90, delivers news in the desert
Armed with a flask of coffee, some boiled eggs and a towel to shield his bare legs from the scorching sun, 90-year-old Frans Hugo sets off every Thursday to deliver newspapers in the South African desert. Week in, week out,…
Kaizer Chiefs believe youth will power them back to the top
Kaizer Chiefs Chairman Kaizer Motaung Snr believes it is only a matter of time before Academy success translates to a return to the top for the first team. Motaung feels that the club have actually benefitted from a two-window transfer…
South Africa: Fuel tanker explosion kills at least 10 near hospital
At least 10 people have been killed, and about 40 injured, by a huge fuel tanker explosion near a hospital east of Johannesburg. The tanker appeared to have got stuck under a low bridge on Saturday morning in Boksburg city,…
ANC conference: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa defies scandal to win party vote
South Africa’s scandal-hit President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC). He defeated his rival Zweli Mkhize by 2,476 votes to 1,897. Mr Ramaphosa won despite being dogged by allegations of money laundering, and…
Nigerian restaurant emerges among top 200 in South Africa
Hombaze African Cuisine, a restaurant in South Africa owned by a Nigerian, has emerged among the top 200 in that country, bagging the prestigious RASA/Rosetta Award. The restaurant owned by Ken Ayere was nominated from more than 85,000 outlets spread…
Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa leader won’t resign, says spokesman
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa will not resign despite a scandal over money stolen from his farm, his spokesman says. The row centres on claims he kept large sums of cash on his property then covered up its theft. A…
South Africa hero Chris Hani’s monument vandalised
A monument in honour of South Africa’s anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani has been vandalised, days after a court ordered the release of his far-right killer. The governing African National Congress (ANC) and its allies described the incident as a “provocative…
