Business Confidence Falls in South Africa

Yesterday the Business Confidence Index (BCI) for June 2013 was released by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the results were discouraging, showing a drop from May’s 90.4, to June’s 90.2,... Read more »

President of Egypt Ousted in Military Coup

“For the sake of Egypt and for historical accuracy, let’s call what is happening by its real name: Military coup.” This was a Facebook status update by Essam al Haddad who is the Egyptian pres... Read more »

Mandela Family Burial Site Saga Ends on a Dramatic Note

On Wednesday, the Eastern Cape High Court ruled in favor of the Mandela family in a case against one of their own. Mandla Mandela was ordered to return the remains of former President Nelson Mandela’s childre... Read more »

Malema Apologises for Attacks Against ANC

Former ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema directed apologies towards President Jacob Zuma and South Africans yesterday, emphasising his regrets for verbal attacks against the president and apologised to the ... Read more »

Mandla Mandela Facing Criminal Charges Over the Exhumation of Mandela’s Children

Nelson Mandela’s grandchild Mandla Mandela is facing criminal charges over the exhumation and reburial of Mandela’s children. Police spokesperson, Mzukisi Fatyela confirmed that criminal charges hav... Read more »

China’s Economic Links with South Africa Strengthen at SAITEX

The 20th Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX) wrapping up today and with all the participants going home with their wares and fares, a closer look at the partnership between the exhibition a... Read more »

Mandelas Want to Strip ‘Illegitimate’ Mandla of Chieftaincy

The infighting among the Mandelas is getting more intense with each day as each side keeps coming up with new ammunition. The Mandela family is bickering over the recognized burial site of the Mandelas. Mandla ... Read more »

Shrien Dewani Should Return to SA and Stop Wasting Time

Shrien Dewani, a Chartered Accountant from London, has been depressed since 2010 following the murder of his wife Anni Dewani when a taxi they were travelling in was hijacked in Gugulethu Township near Cape Tow... Read more »

Britons Split Over Mandela Memorial Service at Westminster Abbey

In an unprecedented move, the government of the United Kingdom has sent a request to South Africa to hold the first ever memorial service for an African at the Westminster Abbey when struggle icon Nelson Mandel... Read more »

Shrien Dewani Absent from Extradition Hearing

The Westminster Magistrate’s Court in London heard that Shrien Dewani, 33, is fit to be extradited to South Africa where he is accused of orchestrating the murder of his wife, Anni, 28. Shrien Dewani is a Bri... Read more »