Jacob Zuma, l’ancien Président sud-africain, va sortir un album

L’ancien président sud-africain a annoncé le début de sa nouvelle carrière, dans la musique. Elle débutera en avril avec au programme des chants de libération de l’ANC. Le charismatique Jacob Zuma a signé un contrat avec la municipalité de Durban, dont il est très proche. Un accord suspect selon le parti d’opposition l’Alliance démocratique. Des […]

La justice sud-africaine lance un mandat d’arrêt contre Grace Mugabe

L’ex-première dame zimbabwéenne, Grace Mugabe, est officiellement recherchée par la police sud-africaine. Elle avait échappé à la justice l’an dernier après avoir violemment agressé un mannequin qui se trouvait avec ses fils dans un hôtel de Johannesburg. Mais la donne a changé. En août 2017, après avoir battu la jeune Gabriella Engels à l’aide d’une […]

Every Farm Attack is an Attack on South Africa – ANC

The ANC in the Western Cape has spoken out against the spate of farm attacks in the province, and called on police to intensify their intelligence operations against those who carry out such attacks. ANC secretary in the Western Cape, Faiez Jacobs, said that each assault on the farming community was one against the country, […]

‘Prostitute’ Insult Puts South Africa, Rwanda Relations on Ice

analysis By Peter Fabricius Pretoria has officially protested to Kigali and recalled its envoy from Rwanda for consultations. The short-lived normalisation of South Africa’s fraught relations with Rwanda has been by frustrated by insults flung at International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu by the Rwandan government The website Rushyashya, which Rwandan exiles say is […]

South Africa: Alex Boraine Refused to Leave Politics to Politicians

By Charles Villa-Vicencio Alex Boraine started his career as a passionate evangelical Methodist preacher. The content of his message changed radically over the years, but not his passion. He was a man of vision with a near messianic sense of purpose. I got to know Alex over fifty plus years as a leader who inspired […]

South Africa’s Alex Boraine, Champion for Democracy, Dies

Dr. Alex Boraine Alex Boraine, former vice-chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, died at the age of 87 on Wednesday. Boraine’s son, Jeremy Boraine, confirmed the news to News24. According to Jeremy, his father was in remission from cancer, but had been in decline of late. « He had a fall a week ago and […]

Super Falcons Conquer Stubborn Banyana Banyana

After a pulsating match which saw the super falcons of nigeria lose a penalty in regulation time fought hard to defeat the Bayana Bayana of south Africa through a tense penalty shooutout. The super Falcons have now won AWCON a record Nine times. Meanwhile, the Bayana Bayana made history by reaching the world cup for […]

Nelson Mandela’s Spirit Lives and His Legacy Speaks to Us – Oprah

Talk Show Queen Oprah Winfrey press release On 29 November 2018 the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Graça Machel Trust will host an event as part of the « Remembrance period » to mark five years since Madiba’s passing and to recognise the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence. The event will focus on how we […]

South Africa, Nigeria To Face Off in Women’s Cup Final

After countless efforts, South Africa finally qualified for the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time after beating Mali 2-0 in their semi-final clash on Tuesday in Cape Coast. Chrestinah Thembi Kgatlana and Lebohang Ramalepe scored in either half as Banyana Banyana set up a final African Cup of Nations date with eternal rivals […]

South Africa: Ramaphosa Must Admit He Lied to Parliament – Malema

President Cyril Ramaphosa and EFF leader Julius Malema. The EFF has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to take full responsibility and admit that he lied to Parliament about a R500 000 payment from Bosasa. Ramaphosa backtracked on a response he gave before the National Assembly 11 days ago about the payment from Bosasa CEO Gavin […]