Tag: South African
Independent Africa
Charlize Theron slammed for calling Afrikaans dying language
South African Hollywood star Charlize Theron has faced a mountain of criticism for suggesting that her mother tongue Afrikaans is "a dying language", news...
World
Singing policeman wins the South African Idols competition
This year's winner of South Africa's version of the talent show Idols, which is franchised around the world, is a police officer.Warrant Officer Thapelo...
Independent Africa
90 times rapist convicted in South Africa
A South African court on Tuesday convicted a man of more than 90 rapes, some of which involved children of nine years.The Palm Ridge...
Business
AZA Finance FX week ahead: Cedi touches new low amid record 37% inflation
The IMF at its annual meetings in Washington this week indicated increased support for economic recovery in Africa.The IMF wants to speed up long-delayed...
Independent Africa
Rugby: South African Bok Women lose WC opening match
The ninth Women's Rugby World Cup kicked off in front of a world-record audience at Auckland's Eden Park, New Zealand, on Saturday. In the...
World
South Africa teens build solar train as power cuts haunt commuters
For years, students in a South African township have seen their parents struggle to use trains for daily commutes, the railways frequently hobbled by...
World
Julius Malema: South Africa opposition leader warns of impending uprising
The controversial South African opposition figure, Julius Malema, has warned of an impending uprising similar to the "Arab Spring" that will target white people...
World
South African church attack: Five dead after ‘hostage situation’
Five people have been killed after attackers stormed a South African church, reportedly amid an argument over its leadership.South African police said they had...
World
Two-day-old baby dies from coronavirus in South Africa
A two-day-old baby born became the youngest victim of coronavirus in South Africa after being born prematurely to a coronavirus positive mother.It is the...
News
South African choir impresses with coronavirus song
A song by a South African choir about how to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection is being shared widely online.The song by Ndlovu...
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