Articles containing the tag ‘Africa
By Staff Writer On Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

Rising Citizen Anger: South Africa’s Protests Against Illegal Immigration Intensify

In the past few days, South Africa has witnessed a significant wave of organised protests demanding action against illegal immigration. Civil society groups and community leaders are mobilising citizens around ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Saturday, January 10th, 2026

NRF Relaxes Age Restrictions on Postgraduate Scholarships

In a significant policy adjustment aimed at promoting equity in higher education funding, the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa has relaxed age restrictions for a portion of its postgraduate sc... Read more »
By Ellington Ngandu On Friday, December 19th, 2025

Here’s What Africa Can Learn from Foizee’s Latest Analysis

For African nations frequently grappling with political challenges similar to those unfolding in Bangladesh, Bahauddin Foizee’s analysis in the reputed ‘The Diplomat’ magazine offers invaluable insights i... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Thursday, November 6th, 2025

Nkosana Makate and Vodacom Reach ‘Please Call Me’ Settlement

After nearly two decades of legal battles, Vodacom Group Limited has announced a landmark out-of-court settlement with Nkosana Makate, the innovator behind the company’s “Please Call Me” servi... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

MTN’s MoMo App: Convenient but Unreliable?

MTN, one of South Africa’s leading telecommunications providers, offers its Mobile Money (MoMo) app as a convenient platform for transactions like purchasing airtime, data, and even PowerBall tickets. With co... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Thursday, May 29th, 2025

South Africa Mourns Death of Actor Presley Chweneyagae at 40

South Africa is reeling from the sudden passing of Tsotsi star Presley Chweneyagae on May 27, 2025, at the age of 40. Born in Mafikeng, North West, Chweneyagae rose to global fame with his raw portrayal of a yo... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Thursday, January 9th, 2025

Routine Police Search in Tembisa Uncovers 250 SASSA Cards, Leading to Arrest of Three Suspects

Three South African males were arrested in Tembisa after their car was stopped by police for a routine search on Wednesday. What started as a routine search for the multi-disciplinary team which comprised of Ek... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Thursday, January 9th, 2025

Kwaito Legend Doc Shebeleza Passes Away at 56

South African Kwaito legend Victor Bogopane, famously known as Doc Shebeleza, has passed away at his home in Johannesburg following a long illness. The news of his death was confirmed on Thursday, January 9, 20... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, January 7th, 2025

South African Musician Winnie Khumalo Passes Away at 51

Johannesburg, South Africa – Winnie Khumalo, a celebrated South African musician and actress known for her contributions to Afropop music, has died at the age of 51 after a brief illness. The news of her ... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Saturday, January 4th, 2025

Beitbridge Port Fully Prepared for Festive Season Return Traffic

As the holiday season comes to an end and the country prepares to reopen businesses and resume normal functions, the Beitbridge port of entry has become a focal point of activity. The Border Management Authorit... Read more »