It has been almost three decades since South Africa was declared a democratic state. Like many colonised states, the taste of independence brought a lot of euphoric moments. This moment marked new…
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South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa wins ANC election for second term
Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected to a second term as the leader of South Africa’s governing party the African National Congress (ANC). This comes just weeks after a scandal threatened to derail…
South Africa: Parliament votes not to start impeaching Ramaphosa
The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa survived a move to start impeachment proceedings against him in a vote in parliament on Tuesday. The move to block the investigation against Ramaphosa was…
South Africa: Ramaphosa adamant on staying put
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has come under fire in recent months due to allegations of corruption. Despite the mounting pressure, Ramaphosa has remained adamant that he will fight both politically…
German pushing for Hydrogen Economy in Namibia, South Africa
Germany is pushing for a hydrogen economy in Namibia and South Africa as a way to reduce emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. The German government is providing financial and technical assistance…
ABB group slapped $4.3 million in bribery scandal
ABB, a Swiss engineering and technology group, has been slapped with a $4.3 million fine in connection with a bribery scandal in South Africa. The company was found to have paid bribes…
South Africa: Ramaphosa inches closer to impeachment
The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, is inching closer to impeachment after a report found evidence that he might have broken the law in relation to a stash of money stolen…
Janusz Walus: South Africa’s apartheid-era assassin, stabbed
Janusz Walus, who killed the charismatic anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani in 1993, was stabbed just before he was due to be freed on parole. The parole board’s decision to release him ignited…
Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste set for fraud trial in Germany
Former Steinhoff International CEO Markus Jooste is among four people who will go on trial in Germany next year on charges of accounting fraud. No date has been set for the start…
The Impact of foreign entrepreneurs on South African economy
South Africa has long been a destination for immigrants, especially from other African countries. Foreign entrepreneurs play a significant role in shaping the South African economy. The presence of these immigrants has…
South Africa’s Gold fields miners turn to solar energy
South Africa’s Gold fields miners turn to solar energy – Miners in South Africa have started to turn to solar energy to power their operations as the cost of renewable energy has…
South Africa: Ramaphosa leads ANC presidency race
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa received the most votes from branches of the ruling African National Congress heading into the party’s December elective conference, boosting his chances of securing a second five-year…