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March 30, 2021

S.Africa imposes booze ban over Easter in virus curb

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced a four-day ban on take-away alcohol consumption over the Easter weekend, over fears of a possible third wave of coronavirus infections. South Africa, which has recorded over 1.5 million cases, has seen…
March 29, 2021

S.Africa’s ruling party issues warning over graft, infighting

South Africa’s embattled ruling party on Monday issued a stern warning to members facing graft or other criminal charges after an acrimonious weekend meeting. African National Congress (ANC) party talks reportedly spiralled into chaos over moves to speedily oust corruption-tainted…
March 29, 2021

S.Africa’s ANC sours over bid to oust members for graft: reports

Talks within South Africa’s ruling party spiralled into chaos over moves to oust members facing graft or other criminal charges, media reports said Monday, threatening to inflame divisions dogging President Cyril Ramaphosa. At a weekend meeting, politicians loyal to the…
March 28, 2021

S.African mother mourns son killed in Mozambique attack

Nothing had prepared South African mother Meryl Knox or her family for the “numbing” news following a deadly attack in neighbouring Mozambique. Her son was shot dead by jihadists in northern Mozambique’s Palma town as people ran for safety during…
March 27, 2021

Total halts LNG operations in N. Mozambique after attack

French energy giant Total has suspended its gas operations in northern Mozambique following a brazen jihadist attack close to its site that left several people dead, the company said Saturday. “The remobilization of the project that was envisaged at the…
March 27, 2021

Gun ownership tempts more S.Africans as insecurity grows

It was the first indication a crowd was expected — a coffee trailer perched itself on the lawn of the Rooikraal shooting range south of Johannesburg. Folding chairs and cooler boxes in tow, the crowd swelled as the morning gloom…
March 27, 2021

180 rescued from Mozambique hotel after insurgent attack: security source

About 180 people, including expatriate gas workers trapped for three days in a northern Mozambique hotel after an insurgent attack were evacuated overnight but some died in an ambush after they left, a security source said Saturday. Cellphone communication with…
March 27, 2021

Over 180 people trapped in Mozambique hotel after insurgent attack

More than 180 people including expatriate workers are trapped inside a hotel in a northern Mozambique town under siege by insurgents for three days, workers and security sources said Friday. Several people were reportedly dead, according to witnesses and a…
March 25, 2021

S.Africa mall manager suspended for barring shopper in traditional wear

The manager of a South African mall was suspended Thursday for asking a shopper in traditional ethnic dress to leave a store, saying the attire was “not decent”. A video recording of the incident at the Boulders Shopping Centre in…

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