SOUTH Africa is set to welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a state visit, marking a significant diplomatic move amid ongoing global power struggles. President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed the visit on social media but did not specify a date. The invitation comes at a pivotal moment as Ukraine finds itself excluded from …
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SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a contentious bill enabling land expropriation without compensation under specific conditions. The move, reported by the BBC, has sparked fierce debate within the country, with opposition parties and some government coalition members voicing strong resistance. The law, hailed by the ruling African National Congress …
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WHEN global cities like New York, London, or Dubai are mentioned, their wealth and grandeur are often celebrated. However, less recognised but equally dazzling is Johannesburg, South Africa—a metropolis that stands proudly as the financial heart of Africa. Known as the ‘City of Gold,’ this thriving hub encapsulates wealth, history, …
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REUBEN Brigety, the United States Ambassador to South Africa, has confirmed he will resign from his post, effective January 10, 2025. His resignation comes in line with standard diplomatic procedure following a change in the US presidential administration. This announcement comes just days after US Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, stepped …
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South Africa has seen a marked boost in business confidence following the formation of its Government of National Unity (GNU), according to a recent report by consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Established in June, the GNU, a coalition of ten political parties, was formed after the general elections failed to yield …
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SA exhumes apartheid-era freedom fighters’ remains. Credit: Lusaka City Council, @Facebook IN a significant act of remembrance and reconciliation, South Africa has commenced the exhumation of 26 apartheid-era freedom fighters who died while seeking refuge in Zambia. These heroes, who played a crucial role in the fight against apartheid, were …
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South Africa has deported 95 Libyan nationals who were arrested last month at a suspected illegal military training camp in Mpumalanga province. The deportations took place on Sunday following a police investigation that revealed the Libyans were involved in activities that violated their visa terms. The Libyans had entered South …
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IN Cape Town, South Africa, four schoolchildren from Pinelands High School are set to face a disciplinary hearing following the circulation of a viral video showing black students being auctioned off as slaves. The video, filmed at the school and involving grade eight students, triggered widespread outrage on social media …
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South Africa announced on Saturday that it has cancelled the visas of 95 Libyan nationals who were arrested at a suspected secret military camp in White River, a holiday town in the northeastern Mpumalanga province. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber welcomed the arrests, stating that the Libyans had acquired their visas …
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Chidimma Adetshina, a 23-year-old beauty queen, is facing backlash after advancing to the top 16 of the Miss South Africa (Miss SA) Pageant. Born in Soweto to a Nigerian father and South African mother, Adetshina has been targeted by some South Africans who claim she is not ‘truly South African.’ …
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