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September 24, 2020

EU warns virus epidemic worsening, as restrictions ramp up

The European Union raised the alarm on Thursday over the coronavirus pandemic, saying it is worse now than at the March peak in several member countries, as governments in Europe and beyond reimpose drastic measures. France reported an all-time high…
September 24, 2020

Virus-weary S.Africans take on Jerusalema dance craze

Construction workers, rangers, fuel attendants, judges and even South Africa’s rugby team on Thursday hit the web, dancing to the 2019 pop song Jerusalema which has lifted global spirits during the pandemic. President Cyril Ramaphosa this month invited all South…
September 24, 2020

Poverty, joblessness drives wildlife poaching in S.Africa: study

Most people convicted for wildlife poaching and trafficking in South Africa commit the crimes due to poverty and joblessness, a study by an international wildlife conservation group has shown. A report published Thursday and compiled after interviews with 73 convicted…
September 23, 2020

S.Africa ex-leader Zuma accuses graft commission chief of bias

South Africa’s embattled former president Jacob Zuma on Wednesday hit out at the judicial commission probing state corruption during his nine-year tenure, labelling the graft panel head prejudiced against him. The statement issued by the Jacob Zuma foundation came days…
September 22, 2020

S.Africa seeks greater African role in UN Security Council

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday urged greater African representation at the UN Security Council as well as a stimulus package for the continent as it confronts Covid-19. Ramaphosa, who holds the rotating leadership of the continental body, the…
September 21, 2020

SAfrica graft panel orders Zuma to testify after no-show

A South African judicial panel probing state graft during Jacob Zuma’s nine-year rule on Monday set “non-negotiable” dates for the ex-leader to testify in November after another no-show this week. The commission, chaired by deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo, was…
September 18, 2020

S.Africa says no evidence of Iranian plot to kill US envoy

South Africa’s state security agency on Friday said it had found no evidence that Iran was plotting to assassinate the US ambassador to Pretoria, Lana Marks. A US media report, quoting unnamed officials, earlier this week said that Iran was…
September 18, 2020

S.African govt says SAA restructuring funding deal

The South African government said Friday that was it was concluding efforts to secure funding to restructure the ailing national airline, vowing it would not be liquidated. In a statement, the Department of Public Enterprises said “government will re-prioritise funds…
September 17, 2020

S.Africa’s economy to shrink 8.2% in 2020: central bank

South Africa’s central bank on Thursday forecast the economy will shrink by 8.2 percent in 2020, but some forecasts foresee a double-digit contraction due to a fallout from coronavirus pandemic. The bank revised downwards its outlook as the impact of…

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