Tag: South Africa

Community members watch as Senzo Mchunu, South African police minister, inspects outside the mineshaft where it is estimated that hundreds of illegal miners are believed to be hiding underground, after police cut off food and water as part of police operations against illegal miners, in Stilfontein, South Africa, November 15, 2024. REUTERS/Ihsaan Haffejee

Families Wait for Trapped Miners in South Africa

Stilfontein, South Africa – A desperate wait continues outside a disused mine…

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Ambassador Ahmed Ali Sharif of Egypt presents his credentials to Mr. Clayson Monyela, Acting Director of State Protocol in South Africa, on November 12, 2024. Photo: Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Pretoria

Egyptian Ambassador Presents Credentials to South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa - Egypt's newly appointed Ambassador to South Africa, Ahmed…

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The Lebombo port. Photo: X/@BulieeM

Lebombo Border Partially Reopens

Nelspruit, South Africa – The Lebombo border post between South Africa and…

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Locals walk past barricades that were used by protesters after the ruling Frelimo party was declared the winner of this month's disputed election, in Maputo, Mozambique, October 25, 2024. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

South Africa Closes Key Border During Mozambique Protests

South Africa has closed its main border crossing with Mozambique, citing safety…

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Britain's Prince William meets the 2024 Earthshot Prize Finalists at the Kirstenbosch Gardens, in Cape Town, South Africa, November 6, 2024. Victoria Jones/Pool via REUTERS

Kate Middleton Recovering After Cancer Treatment

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Prince William has shared an update on…

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South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola shakes hands with Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Cape Town, South Africa, November 5, 2024. REUTERS/Shelley Christians

SA, UK Pledge Stronger Ties

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – South Africa and Britain have committed to bolstering…

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Fikile Mbalula, ANC Secretary-General

Ramaphosa Won’t Sign Visa-Free Agreement with Ukraine, Says ANC

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will not sign the visa-free agreement between…

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Chidimma Adetshina, Miss Universe Nigeria 2024. Instagram/@chichi_vanessa

South Africa Revokes Citizenship of Chidimma, Mother

Pretoria, South Africa – South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has announced…

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Pick n Pay store in Victoria Island, Lagos. Photo: X/@AGLeventisPlc

Pick n Pay Exits Nigeria After Four Years

Lagos, Nigeria – South African grocery retailer Pick n Pay has announced…

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Restaurant from the Sky movie poster

Film & Television

Japanese Film Festival Returns to South Africa

The 30th Japanese Film Festival is set to take place in South…

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President Cyril Ramaphosa meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 22, 2024, ahead of the BRICS summit in Kazan. The meeting provides an opportunity for Ramaphosa to outline the priorities of his administration and discuss the strategic importance of Russia to South Africa. He is joined by key ministers, including Ronald Lamola (International Relations), Angie Motshekga (Defence), Khumbudzo Ntshavheni (Presidency), and Parks Tau (Trade and Industry). Photo: X@PresidencyZA

Ramaphosa Calls Russia a “Valued Ally” in Meeting with Putin

JOHANNESBURG, Oct 22 - South Africa views Russia as a key ally,…

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South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber’

South Africa’s New Visa System Gets Thumbs Up

Johannesburg, South Africa – South Africa's newly introduced work visa system has…

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