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In Pictures: SA Police hunt for Zimbabwean armed robber who killed cop
A suspected Zimbabwean armed robber is wanted by South African police for allegedly killing a senior pol...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 07:41hrs | 11496 | by Staff Reporter
271 border jumpers nabbed
The South African Police Services in Limpopo province has arrested 271 border jumpers among them Zimbabweans and recovered smuggled cigarettes worth R...Published: 06 Jan 2020 at 20:53hrs | 5411 | by Staff Reporter
Tanzania loses world's oldest rhino
A 57 year old female black rhinoceros, believed to be the oldest in the world, has died in the Ngorongor...Published: 29 Dec 2019 at 21:39hrs | 2211 | by Byo24 Correspondent Arusha, Tanzania
Undocumented children allowed to get education in SA
South Africa's Eastern Cape judge president Selby Mbenenge has set aside sections of the schools’ admission policy which in any way hindered undocum...Published: 15 Dec 2019 at 11:12hrs | 2331 | by Stephen Jakes
10 hospitalised in SA after Zim bound bus catches fire
Ten Zimbabwean nationals were on Wednesday hospitalised in South Africa when a bus they were travelling in from Cape Town to their home country caught...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 07:40hrs | 2920 | by Staff Reporter
Jacob Zuma develops mental illness
South African media has reported that the country's former President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Mhlanganyelwa Zuma is currently in Cuba seeking treatment fo...Published: 10 Dec 2019 at 09:11hrs | 13917 | by Mandla Ndlovu
UK set to introduce new immigration system - here's what you need to know
UK prime minister Boris Johnson plans to introduce a new visa system which will drastically lower the immigration rate to the country.Speaking...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 17:39hrs | 5020 | by Staff Writer
Cyril Ramaphosa's 'plot' to kill the ANC
SOME senior ANC leaders have accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of working with external parties to collapse the governing party and replace it with a ...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 17:23hrs | 4774 | by Piet Rampedi
US ambassador wants to force Zambia to accept gays
The United States ambassador to Zambia has cancelled a public appearance for safety reasons after threats were made against him for saying he was "hor...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 10:34hrs | 2340 | by Associated Press
Zim company in SA fundrasie to bail out Zim Cyclone Idai victims
A Zimbabwean firm, Zororo-Phumulani based in South Africa has managed to raise 150 000 Rands through fundraising event held in South Africa recently w...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:11hrs | 189 | by Stephen Jakes
BREAKING: Malema charged for firing a gun...faces jail sentence
South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters Commander In Chief Julius Sello Malema has been charges by the South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority ...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 10:00hrs | 12130 | by Mandla Ndlovu
South Africa ex-State Security minister arrested
Former South African state security minister Bongani Bongo was arrested on Thursday and arraigned before the courts on corruption charges.Sout...Published: 21 Nov 2019 at 14:32hrs | 2059 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Undocumented Zimbabweans arrested in SA for immigration violations
AT least 380 Zimbabweans and Malawians were recently arrested in South Africa for allegedly violating the immigration laws.They failed to prod...Published: 16 Nov 2019 at 07:14hrs | 4321 | by Staff Reporter
Jacob Zuma speaks out
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has spoken out for the first time regarding the attempt by the Public Protector Busi Mkhwebane to access his...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 15:56hrs | 3012 | by Mandla Ndlovu
PROPHECY: 'South Africa's economy to boom' says Prophet Joseph
The economy of South Africa is set for a tremendous growth, a prominent Prophet has prophesied. Speaking to this reporter on Monda...Published: 11 Nov 2019 at 15:18hrs | 2377 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Latest on the Senzo Meyiwa murder case
South African Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele has dismissed as false the statements attributed to him that the murder docket of the slain...Published: 07 Nov 2019 at 20:29hrs | 6846 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa arrives in Botswana for Masisi's inauguration
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Gaborone, Botswana to attend the inauguration of President Mokgweetsi Eric Masisi who takes the oath of of...Published: 31 Oct 2019 at 17:09hrs | 3647 | by Staff Reporter
South Africa launches world's longest train
It's barely been weeks since Africa set put it's first phone the Mara, which hails from Rwanda and already Africans are bracing themselves for yet ano...Published: 24 Oct 2019 at 18:35hrs | 5464 | by Daniel Itai
SADC heads of mission in Algeria slam sanctions
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) heads of mission accredited to the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria has issued a statement in...Published: 24 Oct 2019 at 15:09hrs | 1061 | by Betty Gatsi
Zambia snubs Zimbabwe anti-sanctions campaign?
Zambian President has declared Friday 25 October as a holiday in the country which celebrates its 55th Independence anniversary the previous day. ...Published: 23 Oct 2019 at 18:54hrs | 14649 | by Staff Reporter
South Africa's Mmusi Maimane resigns as DA leader
Leader of South Africa's leading opposition party Democratic Alliance Mmusi Maimane has resigned over irreconcilable differences with the party leader...Published: 23 Oct 2019 at 17:28hrs | 6981 | by Mandla Ndlovu
No dirty passports allowed into Botswana
The neighbouring country has warned visitors that "No damaged (water stained, soiled, hand written), passports wills be allowed to enter Botswana."...Published: 19 Oct 2019 at 10:59hrs | 8271 | by Staff Reporter
Ramaphosa calls for non interference on African issues by the West
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for non interference on African issues by powerful Western countries who continue to sponsor confli...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 15:52hrs | 597 | by Staff Reporter
Dynamos specialising on draws
Dynamos registered their fifth straight league draw after playing out to a goalless stalemate against Ngezi Platinum Stars at Baobab Stadium on Saturd...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 19:28hrs | 842 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warned of uprising
THE church has warned President Emmerson Mnangagwa to end the country's myriad crises or risk facing a revolt from an increasingly restless populace, ...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 19:12hrs | 2146 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa copies Mnangagwa; unveils Presidential Advisory Council
South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed his own Presidential Advisory Council which is modelled along the one which was formed ...Published: 27 Sep 2019 at 15:15hrs | 1882 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwean asylum seeker fears being raped in SA prison
SOUTH AFRICA: A Zimbabwean national who has been in a Pretoria jail with 16 compatriots for being illegally in the country told the court the Home Aff...Published: 27 Sep 2019 at 15:10hrs | 1960 | by Staff Reporter
507 Nigerians leave South Africa
A total of 507 Nigerians have left the neighbouring South Africa due to xenophobic attacks that swept across the country in the past weeks. A ...Published: 17 Sep 2019 at 13:42hrs | 2741 | by Mandla Ndlovu
In Pictures: Ramaphosa sends envoy to Nigeria over Xenophobia
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent a special envoy to meet Nigerian President Muhamadu Buhari over the recent xenophobic attacks that sa...Published: 16 Sep 2019 at 20:23hrs | 786 | by Staff Reporter
Ramaphosa heeds to Zimbabweans
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's last Saturday visit to Zimbabwe, turned out to be more than just a farewell for the elderly statesman....Published: 16 Sep 2019 at 10:20hrs | 9404 | by Daniel Itai
Xenophobic attacks turn into tribal attacks
The recent outrageous xenophobic attacks that have been witnessed across some parts of South Africa have now turned into tribal attacks.Earlie...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 15:08hrs | 6193 | by Daniel Itai (Ekhurhuleni South Africa)
PHOTOS: Nigerians finally leave South Africa
Scores of Nigerians in South Africa started the process of leaving South Africa on Wednesday morning due to the xenophobic attacks that are spreading ...Published: 11 Sep 2019 at 09:52hrs | 22621 | by Mandla Ndlovu
12 dead in xenophobic attacks
12 people have so far been killed since the start of the xenophobic attacks a couple of weeks ago. At this particular juncture it's not yet clear whet...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 06:55hrs | 1532 | by Daniel Itai in Johannesburg South Africa
Jacob Zuma found guilty
Former South African former President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Mhlanganyelwa Zuma has loss a court battle where Former Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom ...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 10:09hrs | 8931 | by Mandla Ndlovu
WATCH: SABC airs wrong president Ramaphosa speech
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has apologised to President Cyril Ramaphosa after broadcasting an incorrect version of his speech on...Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 22:09hrs | 5830 | by Staff Reporter
Nigerians to leave South Africa on Friday
Nigerians living in South Africa have been offered to voluntary leave the country with the assistance of the Nigerian Embassy in South Africa. ...Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 11:25hrs | 23675 | by Mandla Ndlovu
SA musician blames xenophobia on poor leadership
International award winning South African musician Sho Madjozi has blamed the xenophobic attacks in her country to a lack of political leadership and ...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 08:48hrs | 2251 | by Staff Reporter
Ramaphosa condemns xenophobic attacks
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned a wave of xenophobic attacks that have swept through the neighbouring country.On Tuesda...Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 21:14hrs | 2062 | by Staff Reporter
Zambia urges truck drivers to 'avoid travelling to South Africa'
Zambia's transport ministry has said that truck drivers should "avoid travelling to South Africa until the security situation improves".The st...Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 21:04hrs | 1546 | by Staff Reporter
South Africans and their companies given 7 days to leave Nigeria
South Africans and their companies operating in Nigeria have been given seven days to pack up their bags and leave Nigeria by the National Association...Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 20:50hrs | 10872 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe a failed state - SA opposition leader
South African Democratic Alliance party leader Mmusi Maimane says his country needs to intervene on the Zimbabwean situation which has all the hallmar...Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 08:35hrs | 6884 | by Staff Reporter
Boity and Fikile Mbalula in Twitter spat
South African television personality and singer Boitumelo Thulo popularly known as Boity has been involved in a Twitter war with Transport Minister Fi...Published: 02 Sep 2019 at 21:06hrs | 11167 | by Staff Reporter
Pastors' plot against Prophet Isaiah Sovi in Botswana exposed
The Office of prominent controversial Prophet Isaiah Brian Sovi has reported that it has unearthed a plot by some pastors in Botswana who are pushing ...Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 15:17hrs | 4261 | by Mandla Ndlovu
African legislators draft 'model law' to strengthen Food Security and Nutrition in Africa
The Pan-African Parliamentary (PAP) Committee on Rural Economy, Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources recently came up with this draft model ...Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 17:11hrs | 402 | by Staff Reporter
South Africa court says illegal foreigners should be deported
A Gauteng court has ruled that over 400 illegal immigrants who were nabbed during the recent raids in Johannesburg Central Business District must be d...Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 11:11hrs | 3368 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Botswana President scraps business licenses
The President of Botswana Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi has scrapped the mandatory requirement for small business to have licenses before the y ...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 19:45hrs | 4778 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Jacob Zuma laughs at Ramaphosa
Former South African President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Mhlanganyelwa Zuma on Monday posted a tweet that was an indirect jibe at the embattled current Pre...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 17:19hrs | 6810 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe Embassy in SA monitors Johannesburg situation
THE Zimbabwean Embassy in South Africa is monitoring the situation in Gauteng province mainly Johannesburg where police in that country have been roun...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 08:02hrs | 12834 | by Staff Reporter
IPU President pledges to work closely with Africa
The Inter-Parliament Union (IPU) President Gabriela Cuevas Barrons has pledged to work closely with Africa as a token of appreciation for the support ...Published: 08 Aug 2019 at 08:20hrs | 420 | by Staff Reporter
Association of Secretaries-General of African Parliaments elects new leadership
The Association of Secretaries-General of African Parliaments (ASGAP) recently elected the new leadership during the current underway Ordinary Session...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 15:35hrs | 303 | by Staff Reporter
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