Residents of a South African township near Johannesburg have set ablaze the homes of migrants they believe are illegally working in disused local mines. There has been widespread anger after a large group of miners were accused of the gang…
At least 14 killed in mass shooting in South Africa
At least 14 people were killed early Sunday morning in a mass shooting at a tavern in Soweto, South Africa that left nine others injured, South African police said in a statement. Driving the news: Shortly after midnight, a group…
YouTube announces Africa’s superstars to perform at Africa Day Concert
YouTube on Monday announced a line-up of artistes hailing from five countries to perform at the third edition of Africa Day Concert. Alex Okosi, Managing Director, Emerging Markets, YouTube EMEA, said in a statement that the annual concert is a…
Rocking the Daisies 2022: Rapper Blxckie and DBN Gogo unveiled as first acts
Rocking the Daisies has revealed the first local act for this year’s festival. The iconic music festival announced its return earlier this month after a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. For the first time, it will take place…
First images of Black Hole at heart of Milky Way galaxy emerge
Astronomers have captured the first image of the supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy. What makes this milestone even more significant, is the fact that two Wits University scientists are part of the international team.…
MultiChoice to make Disney+ available to DStv subscribers in South Africa
Today, the MultiChoice Group announced that it will make The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer streaming service, Disney+, available to DStv subscribers in South Africa. Disney+ will launch in South Africa on May 18 and will be available to local DStv…
Experts optimistic omicron may have peaked or ‘plateaued’ in parts of the world
In a matter of weeks, the Covid-19 omicron variant — first detected in South Africa and Botswana in November — has surged around the world, leading to millions of new cases and the reimposition of coronavirus restrictions in many countries.…
*Sanwo-Olu hails RRS chief over new office block (Nation)*Missing retired head teacher found after PUNCH’s report (Punch)
Sanwo-Olu hails RRS chief over new office block (Nation) Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended the leadership of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) for generating a vision that is driving the squad. The governor, represented by the…
South Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu dies at 90
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace prize laureate who helped end apartheid in South Africa, has died aged 90. President Cyril Ramaphosa said the churchman’s death marked “another chapter of bereavement in our nation’s farewell to a generation of outstanding…
Biden credits South African scientific community for quickly notifying the world about Omicron
President Joe Biden opened his remarks on Monday about Omicron by crediting the “scientific community in South Africa” for its “transparency” in sharing information about the new variant with the rest of the world. “To their credit, the scientific community…
