Countries Nigeria boat disaster toll climbs to 13, official says Kano – The death toll from a boat accident involving villagers fleeing attacks by gangs in northern Nigeria has... Read more 1 Apr, 2022
Countries SA Home Affairs system offline nationwide due to ‘cable breakage’ Cape Town – The Department of Home Affairs’ online system was offline nationwide on Friday due to a “cable... Read more 1 Apr, 2022
Countries EFF tells new police chief Fannie Masemola to ‘fiercely resist the disruptive influence of Bheki Cele’ Cape Town – The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has lauded the appointment of General Fannie Masemola as South Africa’s... Read more 1 Apr, 2022
Countries Dozens killed and wounded in Sudan’s Darfur, local leader says Khartoum – Heavy clashes between rival groups in Sudan’s Darfur have left several people dead, with one local leader... Read more 1 Apr, 2022
Countries Bathabile Dlamini sentenced to 4 years in jail or R200 000 fine for perjury Cape Town – Former Social Development Minister, who is also the African National Congress (ANC) Women’s League president, Bathabile... Read more 1 Apr, 2022
Countries Guinea party moves to replace toppled president Conde Conakry – Guinea’s once-ruling RPG party on Thursday was preparing steps to replace former president Alpha Conde after he... Read more 1 Apr, 2022
Algeria Algeria releases 51 held over Hirak protests, rights group says Algiers – Algeria has provisionally released 51 people detained in relation to the Hirak protest movement, a detainees’ rights... Read more 1 Apr, 2022
Countries South African court clears path for Jacob Zuma’s graft trial Johannesburg – South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma on Thursday lost another bid to delay his corruption trial, as... Read more 1 Apr, 2022
News SA’s new national police commissioner; SA lowers fuel levy by R1.50 | Here are your top news headlines Cape Town – From President Cyril Ramaphosa announcing the new national police commissioner; to SA government announcing emergency petrol... Read more 1 Apr, 2022
Countries WATCH | Cyril Ramaphosa appoints SA’s new national police commissioner Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced Sehlahle Fannie Masemola as South Africa’s new national police commissioner. Ramaphosa... Read more 31 Mar, 2022