South Africa’s ex-president Jacob Zuma is ineligible for parliamentary candidacy in this month’s election, as decreed by the nation’s highest court on Monday. This ruling, which stems from Zuma’s 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court in 2021, could impact the election’s outcome and potentially incite unrest among his supporters. The constitutional court found that […]
US Representatives Propose Review of Relations with South Africa Amid Concerns Over Alignments
Last week, Representatives John James and Jared Moskowitz skillfully guided the bipartisan U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act through the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The bill, aimed at evaluating and enhancing the relationship between the United States and South Africa, received a favorable vote in committee with a tally of 36-13. Representative James, chair of […]
Fatal Bus Collision Near Cape Town Leaves Zimbabwean Community in Mourning
Tragedy struck as a bus en route from Harare to Cape Town collided with a haulage truck, resulting in the loss of at least 13 lives. The incident, which left 26 individuals with severe injuries, unfolded on Saturday evening, approximately a hundred kilometers from Cape Town. The bus, operated by Simplex Bus Company, was navigating […]
Nigeria Edges Past South Africa in Dramatic AFCON Semi-Final
In a gripping semi-final showdown at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Nigeria clashed with South Africa in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. Both teams were determined to secure their spot in the championship final and vie for the prestigious title of African champions. The […]
South Africa Secures First Points with a Dominant 4-0 Victory Over Namibia
Themba Zwane netted two goals in a span of 16 first-half minutes, leading South Africa to a resounding victory over Namibia and securing their first points in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Percy Tau, seeking redemption after missing a penalty in Bafana Bafana’s initial defeat to Mali, initiated the scoring with an early penalty […]
Black Coffee Bounces Back from Injuries Following a Harrowing Travel Incident in Argentina
South African music producer and DJ Black Coffee has been hospitalized following a “severe travel incident” during his journey to Mar Del Plata in Argentina for a scheduled performance, according to a statement released by his management on Wednesday. The statement did not specify the date of the incident. “The incident resulted in unforeseen complications […]