Articles containing the tag ‘Africa
By PAW On Saturday, November 2nd, 2013

Mandela Family Applauds Movie about Former President

The Mandela family has given a movie about the historic politician the nod amidst concerns that yet again, foreign actors were used to tell an African story. Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is scheduled to premie... Read more »
By Mvusi Ngubane On Thursday, October 10th, 2013

South Africa Not Ready to be Led by a Female President

The Republic of South Africa is not yet ready for a female president, reports the ANC Women’s League (ANCWL). On Monday, the women’s league, which claimed to be the only organisation within the nati... Read more »
By PAW On Monday, September 30th, 2013

Africa on Terror Alert After Militants Shoot Sleeping Students in Nigeria

The world is still coming to terms with the violent attack on sleeping students at the College of Agriculture in the Yobe state of Nigeria. A group of militants stormed the college on Sunday morning and all hel... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Thursday, September 26th, 2013

DA Motivates for Visa-free Travel to the UK for South Africans

Before 2009, South Africans were able to travel to the United Kingdom without a visa. However, due to passport fraud, the British Home Office decided to introduce a visa requirement for South Africans in March ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

South African women married to foreign nationals, speak out

A group of women married to Nigerians have formed a group to fight against what they believe is  discrimination . The women feel there is a high sense of stigma in the townships , especially against women who ... Read more »
By PAW On Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

Suspect in Kenyan Mall Attack May Have Ties to South Africa

The facts surrounding certain crime stories have led many people to believe that South Africa is a haven for criminals and in particular, terrorists. Criminals either choose to come to South Africa to commit th... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Thursday, September 12th, 2013

Unemployment Still a Problem in South Africa

South Africa is facing an unemployment crisis. Every month there is a high number of job losses in the country. Up to  34 654 jobs were lost last  month , according to the figures recently released by Adcorp.... Read more »
By Thandi On Tuesday, September 10th, 2013

SADESMO Lends A Helping Hand to the Youth in Rural Areas

Press Release The South African Democratic Students Movement (SADESMO) started a campaign on 8 September 2013 where they will be visiting students in rural settlements especially Matrics.  They will be providi... Read more »
By Thandi On Tuesday, September 10th, 2013

Economic freedom fighters’ statement in solidarity with the continuing numsa strike

Press Release Economic freedom fighters’ statement in solidarity with the continuing numsa strike action in the automotive retail sector The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa finished their strik... Read more »
By Mohapi Kamohelo On Thursday, September 5th, 2013

Is the Education crisis to blame for unemployment?

Just over two months ago we celebrated youth month (June) in commemoration of the youth of 1976 that left their mark in the sand of history, one that is recognized and hailed by many across the globe. This part... Read more »