SOUTH Africa is mourning the loss of Senamile Masango, the nation’s first black female nuclear scientist, who passed away at the age of 37. Her death was confirmed by the government, though the cause remains undisclosed, the BBC reported. Known as ‘the…
SOUTH Africa’s second-largest political party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), has filed a court case challenging the country’s new land expropriation law. The DA claims the legislation, which allows the government to expropriate land without compensation under specific conditions, is both procedurally…
SOUTH African multinational Naspers has secured its position as Africa’s richest company, boasting an impressive valuation of $35.56bn. Headquartered in Cape Town, Naspers has evolved from its early days as a media company, founded in 1915, into a global powerhouse in technology,…
SOUTH Africa’s foreign ministry has rejected US President Donald Trump’s claims that the country is seizing land unfairly, following his announcement to cut off US funding. The government defended its newly passed Expropriation Act, stating that it aligns with constitutional principles and…
JOHANNESBURG has become home to the largest Hindu temple and cultural complex in the Southern Hemisphere, marking a significant milestone for South Africa’s Hindu community. The grand opening, held on Sunday, saw scores of worshippers arriving before dawn to participate…
SOUTH Africa is taking a major step toward digital transformation with plans to launch a free digital payment platform for its residents. The initiative is part of Operation Vulindlela’s second phase, which aims to modernise the financial sector and reduce reliance on…
DIPLOMATIC relations between South Africa and Rwanda have deteriorated further after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accused Rwanda-backed M23 rebels of killing South African peacekeepers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). The accusations have triggered a war of…
TENSIONS within South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) have escalated, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) accusing the ruling African National Congress (ANC) of unilateral decision-making on key legislative reforms. The dispute, declared on Saturday by the DA, stems from…
SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a contentious bill enabling land expropriation without compensation under specific conditions. The move, reported by the BBC, has sparked fierce debate within the country, with opposition parties and some government coalition members voicing strong…
MORE than 100 illegal miners have perished after being trapped for months in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa’s North West province, according to a community rights group. The Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) confirmed the deaths…
