South Africa

8 people dead as gunmen open fire at birthday party in South Africa
By Agencies | 8 months ago
Eight people were killed and three wounded after two gunmen entered a home and opened fire on a group of people celebrating a birthday at a home in So...

3 African countries with similar national anthems
By Osoro Jnr | 8 months ago
Three African countries namely South Africa, Zambia and Tanzania have national anthems that are based on the same hymn. The three countries’ nat...

Sakaja’s academic qualifications saga attract attention in South Africa
By Agencies | 1 year ago
South Africa’s former public protector Thuli Madonsela has weighed in on Kenya’s degree requirement for politicians running for governor, sugg...

How to apply for South African visa in Kenya
By Kevin Koech | 1 year ago
In case you weren’t sure, yes, Kenyans need a visa to visit South Africa, even for short stays. Only diplomatic, official and service passport holde...

22-year-old Kenyan found hiding in the wheel section of South African cargo plane that flew from Nairobi to Netherlands
By Agencies | 2 years ago
The Dutch military police have confirmed a stowaway found alive in a plane’s wheel section in Amsterdam on Sunday is a 22-year-old Kenyan man. H...

Desmond Tutu dead: Archbishop, activist passes away aged 90 in Cape Town
By Agencies | 2 years ago
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed the passing on of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu on the morning of Sunday, December 26, 2021. ...

Former South African President dies at 85
By Benson Mbare | 2 years ago
Former South Africa President FW de Klerk, who was the head of state between September 1989 and May 1994 is dead at the age of 85. De Klerk a prominen...

South Africa to offer Covid jabs at polling stations
By Agencies | 2 years ago
South Africa said Friday it will set up 1,000 vaccination sites at selected polling stations during next week’s local government elections to of...

Teacher fired after 14-year-old pupil records him begging her for sex
By Agencies | 2 years ago
A South African teacher has been fired after a 14-year-old girl recorded him propositioning her for sex. The young girl used a cellphone that her moth...
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South Africa president bans takeaway alcohol, says it encourages negligent behaviour
By BBC | 3 years ago
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa said alcohol had a role in encouraging negligent behaviour....