News and Current Events in the Nation of South Africa
- South Africa's President Ramaphosa vows 'new era' at inauguration
The president promises to tackle corruption and bring about "hope and renewal".
BBC News. Sat, 25 May 2019 14:53:52 GMT. - South Africa's Ramaphosa sworn in
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa was inaugurated at an event which included a flypast and military parade.
BBC News. Sat, 25 May 2019 14:17:01 GMT. - South Africa: 'Huge' challenges as Ramaphosa takes oath
Ramaphosa faces task of cleaning up his African National Congress party, which has been mired in corruption scandals.
Al Jazeera. Sat, 25 May 2019 13:34:17 GMT. - 'Huge' challenges as Ramaphosa takes oath in South Africa
Challenges 'huge and real' as South Africa's Ramaphosa sworn in; corruption fight looms
ABC News. Sat, 25 May 2019 08:56:15 -0400. - My mile high mayhem! A young flight attendant in the Eighties reveals how she saw it all
Gretchen Ryan joined South African Airways in 1983, when she was 22, and was with the airline for ten years. She reveals some of the extraordinary sights she saw during that time.
Daily Mail. Sat, 25 May 2019 09:01:51 GMT. - South Africa Rife with Politicians Lying about Their Qualifications
South Africa is unlikely to continue another four years in its present condition.
American Thinker. Sat, 25 May 2019 00:00:00 -0500. - South African Vet Pioneering Medicine for Africa's Endangered Pangolins
Veterinarian Dr. Karin Lourens has become known as Africa's "pangolin doctor" for leading medical efforts to help the scaly anteaters rescued from the illegal wildlife trade to recover. ...
Voice of America. Thu, 23 May 2019 02:53:00 -0400. - South Africa ex-president Jacob Zuma in court for corruption
PIETERMARITZBURG, South Africa (AP) - Former South African president Jacob Zuma is in court facing charges of corruption, money laundering and racketeering. ...
Washington Times. Mon, 20 May 2019 04:57:04 -0400. - Blast injures South African tourists near Egypt's Giza pyramids - sources
A third security source said the bus was carrying 25 South African tourists from the airport to the pyramids area, and that four Egyptians in a nearby car were also injured by broken glass.
Jerusalem Post. Sun, 19 May 2019 14:44:12 GMT. - Arnold Schwarzenegger dropkicked from behind during South African sports event
Arnold Schwarzenegger was attacked from behind Saturday during an athletic competition he holds annually in South Africa. Video recorded during the Arnold Classic Africa in Johannesburg showed Mr. ...
Andrew Blake. Washington Times. Sat, 18 May 2019 16:57:49 -0400. - Arnold Schwarzenegger blindsided, dropkicked in the back during sporting event in South Africa
A video posted online Saturday shows an unidentified man kicking former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in the back.
Madeline Farber. Fox News. Sat, 18 May 2019 15:37:21 GMT. - WiSolar Establishes Gateway Office in Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 17, 2019 -- WiSolar has proudly announced that it has established a gateway office in Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa. ...
PR Newswire. Fri, 17 May 2019 11:11:00 +0000.
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 2007, the nation's estimated population was 43,998,000, 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.