Category: Africa

8 other surprising facts about marriages in SA Recently, Statistics South Africa released the latest available data about South African marriages. It shows that South Africans are waiting longer before they are getting married, and that almost 30% of divorces were for marriages that lasted between five and nine years.  Here are some of the […]

An American NGO defending journalists targeted South African radical leftist opposition leader Julius Malema on Saturday after he tweeted the personal phone number of a reporter who has since received a flood of threats. “The Committee to Protect Journalists today expressed grave concern about threats and harassment against veteran South African journalist Karima Brown,” said […]

Comair has ordered eight of the controversial Boeing 737 Max planes – which have just been grounded in China following the Ethiopian Airlines crash. The first of the planes arrived in South Africa two weeks ago.  According to Chinese authorities, the two recent Boeing 737 Max crashes have “certain similarities”.  Comair will continue to fly its […]

by Naima Mohamud Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is the richest man in the world, according to the 2019 Forbes billionaires’ list released this week. With an estimated fortune of $131bn (£99bn) he is the wealthiest man in modern history. But he is by no means the richest man of all time. That title belongs to […]

An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 crashed yesterday morning en route from Addis Ababa to Nairobi, killing all 149 passengers and eight crew on board, state media reported, as African leaders offered condolences. “We hereby confirm that our scheduled flight ET 302 from Addis Ababa to Nairobi was involved in accident today,” the airline said in […]

An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 crashed yesterday morning en route from Addis Ababa to Nairobi, killing all 149 passengers and eight crew on board, state media reported, as African leaders offered condolences. “We hereby confirm that our scheduled flight ET 302 from Addis Ababa to Nairobi was involved in accident today,” the airline said in […]

South African paramedic Mark Roxburgh and three Emiratis died when their helicopter crashed in Ras al-Khaimah in the north eastern region of the United Arab Emirates. “South African Consulate in Dubai is currently providing consular assistance to the family of Mr Roxburgh,” said the department of international relations and cooperation in a statement on Sunday. The […]

With irregularities and violence, governorship and state assembly elections are marked by low voter turnout. Abuja, Nigeria – Millions of eligible voters in Nigeria have stayed away from casting their ballot to elect governors and state assembly members, amid reports of disturbances. Saturday’s election comes two weeks after Muhammadu Buhari secured a second term in a delayed presidential vote. “I came […]

The country’s President Cyril Ramaphosa formally announced the move this week Many South Africans emphathise with Palestinians due to their struggle with apartheid As part of the process the South African embassy in Tel Aviv will be downgraded to a liason office CAPE TOWN, South Africa – The South African government is to downgrade diplomatic […]

Cash-strapped Eskom announces to reduce executive management positions from 21 to 9. South Africa’s cash-strapped power utility Eskom has announced it is reducing its executive management positions from 21 to 9 in a bid to reduce its wage bill and become profitable.  “This was not an easy process, and I appreciate the patience and support of […]