Alcohol Sales and Gatherings Banned as South Africa Moves to Alert Level 4

South Africa has been moved to alert level 4 with effect from Monday, 28 June 2021, as a way of attempting to combat the Delta variant of the Covid-19 virus. This was announced by the President of the Republic ... Read more »

Ace Magashule Lashes Back at Cyril-led ANC

As the African National Congress gathers momentum, the troubled Secretary General has dug his heels in and sought the arbitration of the Gauteng Court by challenging his suspension, seeking to, instead suspend ... Read more »

Rand Strengthens Following Zuma’s Resignation

The South African rand has strengthened significantly following president Jacob Zuma’s resignation as head of state, reaching a three-year high of R11.64 against the US dollar. Zuma resigned on Wednesday ... Read more »

Ramaphosa’s Question and Answer Session Disrupted by EFF

The deputy president of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa’s question and answer session in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) was held up on Wednesday when the members of the Economic Freed... Read more »

Millions Around the World Watch as Nelson Mandela is Laid to Rest

The former president of South Africa and internationally acclaimed politician, Nelson Mandela was laid to rest at a funeral at his family homestead in Qunu on Sunday. Millions in South Africa and the rest of th... Read more »