Tag Archives: South Africa

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 …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC), Chapter in South Africa, has lauded the national, regional and constituency executives for ensuring that the presidential and parliamentary elections conducted on Saturday May 2023 were transparent, free and fairs. According to the members of the NDC South Africa Chapter who came to Ghana to …

The National Democratic Congress South Africa (NDC SA), under the leadership of Mr. Mohammed Bukari, has condemned the decision of some of the minority Members of Parliament (MPs) who voted to approve six new ministers nominated by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, contrary to the party’s directives. In a strong …

The Ghana High Commission in South Africa has advised members of the Ghanaian community to be vigilant and restrict their movements as the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) plan a nationwide protest. In a circular, the High Commission warned Ghanaians to avoid mass gatherings and contact the police for assistance when …

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the resignation of his deputy, David Mabuza, thanking him for his “unwavering support” over the last five years. Local reports say it comes as no surprise because Mr Mabuza had already announced earlier this month that he would be stepping down. He will …

South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a state of disaster to try to deal with an energy crisis. Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement on Thursday gives the government additional powers to tackle crippling electricity shortages that have worsened in recent months. He insisted South Africa would emerge with a more efficient …

Armed robbers invaded a Johannesburg church in South Africa and stole from the congregants at gunpoint over the weekend. The gunmen stopped the sermon before proceeding to collect cash and valuables from the people inside the Johannesburg Central SDA church, according to reports. The moment the gunmen stopped the preaching …