Articles containing the tag ‘Africa
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, June 12th, 2013

Labour Broking Has No Impact on Unemployment Rate

South Africa is facing a high rate of unemployment. Recent reports indicate that 25.2% (4.6 million) of South Africans are unemployed. The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) believes that the exist... Read more »
By Nicolette Chinomona On Tuesday, June 11th, 2013

Business in South Africa post “Brand Madiba”

In the past few days, the country has been on its toes, waiting anxiously to hear any news at all about the well-being of its hero. This latest hospitalization has sparked debate over whether the nation is read... Read more »
By Thandi On Sunday, June 9th, 2013

No Updates on Mandela’s Condition

On Saturday South Africa woke up to the news that their world-renowned national hero Nelson Mandela had been admitted to hospital at 1:30 am for a recurring lung infection. Presidential spokesman Mac Maharaj sa... Read more »
By Herman Gibbs On Thursday, June 6th, 2013

Boxing’s R15m meaty injection from Chesa Nyama

South Africa’s anaemic boxing industry has been given a beefy boost by the entry of Chesa Nyama as a primary sponsor in the ‘sport of kings’. The Southern African-based Chesa Nyama, a national... Read more »
By Thandi On Thursday, June 6th, 2013

Benni McCarthy retires at the age of 35

Orlando Pirates striker Benni McCarthy has decided to retire from football at the age of 35. Late last year there were rumours that he was going to go back overseas for his last season. It was also rumoured tha... Read more »
By Rethabile Matlala On Thursday, May 16th, 2013

Is rape becoming a norm in Mzansi?

South Africa is famously known for the wrong reasons, such as fraud, human trafficking, crime, domestic violence, teenage pregnancy just to name a few. But the worst case which has been trending and making heal... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Muslims Want Concrete Evidence of Al-Qaeda Training Camp in South Africa

An article by journalist De Wet Potgieter which appeared on the Daily Maverick this Monday has offended many Muslims in South Africa. According to the Mail and Guardian, the followers of the Muslim faith thoug... Read more »
By Rethabile Matlala On Monday, May 13th, 2013

19th MTN SAMA Winners

The 19th South African Music Awards (SAMA), which took place over the weekend at the Sun City Super Bowl, were jam-packed with excitement. It was a big night, especially for rapper Khuli Chana and Toya Delazy, ... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Thursday, May 9th, 2013

ANC Welcomes ‘Guptagate’ Debate

A press conference that was meant to provide a brief about the India-Africa Festival turned into a question and answer session about the Gupta wedding scandal. Virendra Gupta faced a torrent of questions from r... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

The Dagga Party Wants a National High

In any country, the national elections are often anticipated with much anxiety and excitement. The public usually hopes that there will be no pre-election violence between opponents while voters are eager to he... Read more »