Tag Archives: South Africa

A South African court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma can run for office in the country’s upcoming general election, overturning an earlier decision that had barred him from contesting the polls. The Electoral Court decision on Tuesday (9 April) allows Zuma to run for president on behalf of …

Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been involved in a car crash but escaped unharmed. According to local news reports, police said a drunk driver hit his official state car on Thursday evening. A member of his party, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), claimed it was deliberate. Zuma, suspended by …

South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been barred from running in May’s general election, the country’s electoral commission (IEC) has said. Mr Zuma’s backing of the new uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has been seen as a possible threat to the governing African National Congress (ANC). The former president, who …

South Africa have withdrawn from competing in the hockey competition of the 13th African Games. This, according to the South African contingent, is due to the sub standard pitch at the Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium that was laid only a few days ago prior to the start of the competition. …

A former senior government minister in South Africa has left the governing African National Congress (ANC), with a blistering attack on the party. Nathi Nhleko said it was “painful” to see the ANC turn into a party he no longer recognised, accusing it of introducing austerity measures and dismantling state-owned …

Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning penalty as Nigeria booked their place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-2 shootout win over South Africa. The game in Bouake finished 1-1 following a remarkable end to normal time which involved the referee going to his video …

Ghana and South Africa will from November 1, 2023, begin the implementation of a 90-day visa waiver regime agreed by both countries. This development is benefit holders of ordinary passports. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration said this in a statement issued on Friday. “The Ministry of Foreign …

Ghana has officially been added to the e-Visa list of South Africa, an official statement released on Thursday has said. This means Ghanaian nationals can now apply online for visas to South Africa without visiting the South African High Commission, the statement added. The announcement comes after media reports suggest …

President Akufo-Addo at the invitation of the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, left Ghana on Tuesday, August 22, to attend the 15th BRICS Summit, which is being held in Johannesburg, South Africa from August 22 to 24. The Summit will be attended by the leaders of …

The largest city in South Africa, Johannesburg, was hit by a massive gas explosion on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Just like an earthquake, the gas explosion ripped streets apart, destroyed structures and left vehicles flying in the air. According to a BBC report, at least one person died as a …