News and Current Events in the Nation of South Africa
- South African Court Rejects Zuma's Plea to Overturn Sentence
The arrest of Jacob Zuma set off days of violent unrest and exposed deep rifts in his party, the African National Congress. But some hailed it as a victory for democracy.
Lynsey Chutel. New York Times. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:03:52 +0000. - Woman charged with murder of her three children in NZ, after family moved from South Africa
The family moved in to their new house last week after completion of mandatory quarantine
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar. The Independent. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:15:17 GMT. - Booker Prize 2021 shortlist: 'Absorbing global stories of life and death'
Novels set in Sri Lanka and South Africa, Cardiff Bay and the outer cosmos are among the nominees.
BBC News. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:13:42 GMT. - South Africa confident of Club World Cup hosting bid despite Covid woes
South Africa's FA believes it can successfully host Fifa's Club World Cup later this year despite current Covid concerns.
BBC News. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:17:19 GMT. - Nokia (NOK) Aims to Modernize MTN's Network in South Africa
The deal reinforces Nokia's (NOK) long-standing partnership with MTN South Africa.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:55:00 GMT. - Coronavirus: South Africa announces 'vaccine passport' plans, eases restrictions
After sluggish vaccine procurement and a delayed roll out, South Africa is now struggling with low take-up, particularly among men.
Straits Times. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 04:17:19 +0800. - Flawless Cooper kicks penalty after the siren to seal win over Springboks
The divisive No.10 kicked seven from seven before a final kick that will live long in the memory to help Australia prevail over South Africa 28-26 on the Gold Coast.
Tom Decent. Sydney Morning Herald. Sun, 12 Sep 2021 22:41:03 +1000. - South Africa: Economic recovery quickens in Q2 but risks remain
While the economy posted stronger than expected growth in Q2, it likely will contract in Q3 after deadly riots.
Al Jazeera. Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:05:47 +0000. - South Africa's former president Zuma released from prison on medical parole
South Africa's jailed former president Jacob Zuma has been placed on medical parole because of his ill health, the government's correctional services department said on Sunday.
News Wires. France 24. Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:03:53 GMT. - Princess Charlene of Monaco hospitalised after collapsing in South Africa
Monaco's Princess Charlene is in a stable condition after collapsing and being rushed to hospital in South Africa, the principality's palace says. Princess Charlene, a former Olympic swimmer who has been on an extended stay in ...
New Zealand Herald. Sat, 04 Sep 2021 09:40:00 +1200. - Would Australians Not Eating Shark Meat Really Help White Sharks In South Africa? The Answer Is Complicated.
Speculation links white shark disappearance and unsustainable fishing in South Africa to exports and shark consumption in Australia. Is this true? Not quite, scientists say.
By Melissa Cristina Márquez, Contributor. Forbes. Fri, 03 Sep 2021 15:50:00 -0400. - South Africa's Lions Prosper with Careful Watch and Fenceless Parks
To create such enormous space for wildlife is a rare success story these days.
Voice of America. Fri, 03 Sep 2021 07:22:25 -0400.
Facts About South Africa
The Republic of South Africa, located in southern Africa, is governed
by a President and a bicameral Parliament. South Africa's
capital city is Pretoria, and its national currency is the Rand.
In 2020, the nation's estimated population was 59,308,690, and the primary languages used by South Africans are Afrikaans and English.
For more news and information about South Africa, visit the official South African government website.