You may also like
Coronavirus in Africa: 202,864 cases; 5,539 deaths; 90,813 recoveries
There are now more than over 200,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the continent, with a number of African countries imposing a range of prevention and containment measures against the spread of the
Read more
Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
SANDF to remain on the streets until September - heres what it will cost
Following a dubious deployment, Cyril Ramaphosa has committed to keeping thousands of SANDF troops on the streets for the foreseeable future.
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Sponsored by Diversity In Action
Africa: Inadequate Diets Are Making Populations Vulnerable to COVID-19
Johannesburg — AllAfrica's Nontobeko Mlambo spoke with Dr Jane Battersby, an Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town's African Centre for Cities, on the need to address malnutrition in all its forms by tackling injustices in food and health
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
S.E.K. Mqhayi
S.E.K. Mqhayi , in full Samuel Edward Krune Mqhayi (born Dec. 1, 1875, near Gqumahashe, Cape Colony [now in South Africa]—died July 29, 1945, Ntab’ozuko, S.Af.), Xhosa poet, historian, and translator who has been called the “father of Xhosa
Read more
Source: Brittanica
Sponsored by Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) Boston Professional Chapter
Jul
29
1945
SA schools react as pupils detail experiences of racism
Dozens of schools across South Africa have recently faced allegations of racist incidents from former and current pupils amid global Black Lives Matter
Read more
Source: https://www.news24.com
Just in: Alcohol ban reintroduced with immediate effect
The sale and purchase of alcohol will be suspended with immediate effect under an advanced phase of Level 3 lockdown on Sunday 12 July.
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Daniel F. Malan
Daniel F. Malan , in full Daniel François Malan (born May 22, 1874, near Riebeeck West, Cape Colony [now in Western Cape, S.Af.]—died Feb. 7, 1959, Stellenbosch, S.Af.), statesman and politician who formed South Africa’s first exclusively Afrikaner government and instituted the policy of
Read more
Source: Brittanica
Sponsored by Eastern Bank
May
22
1874
Benedict Wallet Vilakazi
Benedict Wallet Vilakazi , (born Jan. 6, 1906, Groutville, Natal [now in South Africa]—died Oct. 26, 1947, Johannesburg, S.Af.), Zulu poet, novelist, and educator who devoted his career to the teaching and study of the Zulu language and
Read more
Source: Brittanica
Scopa wants full-scale investigation into Department of Water and Sanitation
When the Department of Water and Sanitation finally handed in its annual report for the 2018/2019 financial year, it contained an increase in irregular expenditure of R1.4 billion and R208 million in fruitless, and wasteful expenditure on the previous year for the department and its
Read more
Source: https://www.news24.com
Jobs gone: Africa's deserted safaris leave mounting toll
And bookings by American, British, and Brazilian tourists hoping to catch a glimpse of elephants, giraffes and lions at South Africa’s famous Kruger National Park were
Read more
Source: The East African
Sponsored by Museum of African American History in Massachusetts
A turning point in fight against apartheid: Timeline of events on 16 June 1976
While the march was organised by the Action Committee of the Soweto Students Representative Council (SSRC), not all children and pupils who participated in the march knew about
Read more
Source: https://www.news24.com
Coronavirus in Africa: 306,390 cases; 8,116 deaths; 146,337 recoveries
There are now more than over 300,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the continent, with a number of African countries imposing a range of prevention and containment measures against the spread of the
Read more
Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Sponsored by New York University
South Africa: Former President Zuma Reportedly Dumped By 25-Year-Old Lover
[Nairobi News] Former South Africa President Jacob Zuma has reportedly split from his 25-year-old lover Nonkanyiso Conco.
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
R350 grant payment: The best - and worst - performing provinces
Where's the best place to live in South Africa if you want to claim your R350 grant? SASSA has revealed all provincial payments made so far.
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Coronavirus in Africa: 95,482 cases; 3,000 deaths; 38,120 recoveries
There are now more than over 90,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the continent, with a number of African countries imposing a range of prevention and containment measures against the spread of the
Read more
Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Sponsored by APEX Museum
Hendrik Verwoerd
Hendrik Verwoerd , in full Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd (born September 8, 1901, Amsterdam, Netherlands—died September 6, 1966, Cape Town, South Africa), South African professor, editor, and statesman who, as prime minister (1958–66), rigorously developed and applied the policy of apartheid, or
Read more
Source: Brittanica
Sponsored by Museum of African American History in Massachusetts
A fiscal reckoning is looming for South Africa
Image: GCIS
Read more
Source: TechCentral
Sponsored by National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Boston Professional Chapter
Africa: Coronavirus Exposes 'Brutal Inequality' of Townships
The coronavirus is hitting South Africa's mainly black townships harder than areas that were once the exclusive preserve of white people, according to new data that highlights the lasting impact of apartheid-era housing
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Sponsored by Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Boston Professional Chapter
Deputy justice minister Nkosi Phathekile Holomisa tests positive for Covid-19
The Deputy Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Nkosi Phathekile Holomisa, is self-isolating at his home after he tested positive for Covid-19, the government announced on Saturday
Read more
Source: https://www.news24.com
Municipal audit shows 72% clean financial record for Western Cape
AGSA has announced that 72% of Western Cape municipalities have recorded clean financial audits for the 2018/19 financial year.
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Chenjerai Hove
Chenjerai Hove, (born Feb. 9, 1956, Mazvihwa, near Zvishavane, Southern Rhodesia [now in Zimbabwe]—died July 12, 2015, Stavanger, Nor.), Zimbabwean novelist, poet, and essayist who explored the lives of ordinary people in his homeland under British colonial rule and during Pres. Robert
Read more
Source: Brittanica
Jul
12
2015
A History of United Nations Missions in Africa
The United Nations (UN) conducts a number of peacekeeping missions throughout the world. Beginning in 1960, the UN began missions in various countries in Africa. While just one mission occurred through the 1990s, turmoil in Africa escalated and the majority of missions were run from 1989
Read more
Source: ThoughtCo
Sarah Gertrude Millin - Birthday
Sarah Gertrude Millin , née Liebson (born March 19, 1888, Žagarė, Lithuania, Russian Empire—died July 6, 1968, Johannesburg, South Africa), South African writer whose novels deal with the problems of South African life.
Read more
Source: Brittanica
Mar
19
1888
Chrissy Teigen loves a taste of South African food (and men)
Nando's, bunny chow, the Durban July and an ex-boyfriend in Durban are just a few reasons why television star Teigen loves this country.
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Stop 'stressful' corruption inquiries into quarantined officials, says MEC
The Eastern Cape's Cogta MEC, Xolani Nqatha has urged the ANC to suspend all corruption-related disciplinary action in the wake of COVID-19.
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
COVID-19 in SA: Confirmed cases reach 138 134, with 2 456 deaths
South Africa continues to be among the coutries recording the most COVID-19 cases daily.
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
What Was Apartheid in South Africa?
Apartheid is an Afrikaans word that means separation. It is the name given to the particular racial-social ideology developed in South Africa during the twentieth
Read more
Source: ThoughtCo
Mar
21
1960
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Tuesday 9 June
Although most Grade 7 and 12 pupils returned to class yesterday, some classrooms have remained closed for failing to adhere to safety protocols.
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Proudly South African launches new Buy Local campaign
Proudly South African’s (PSA) new 'Buy Local' consumer education campaign has gone live.
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Inspirational Nelson Mandela Quotes
We are not anti-white, we are against white supremacy … we have condemned racialism no matter by whom it is
Read more
Source: ThoughtCo
Sponsored by National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Boston Metropolitan Chapter
More from South African News | Online News | The South African
Watch: Uzalo latest Episode 71 S6 Tuesday, 12 May 2020
Watch: Generations The Legacy latest Episode 122 S29 – Tuesday, 12 May 2020
‘Patel did not downplay COVID-19 impact on economy,’ says DTIC
Riot breaks out at Eastern Cape prison after ‘gross violation of rights’
Watch: Latest Skeem Saam Episode 221 S8 for Tuesday, 12 May 2020
Daily Lotto results for Tuesday, 12 May 2020
Powerball and Powerball Plus results for Tuesday, 12 May 2020
‘Worlds oldest man’ Fredie Blom celebrates 116th birthday
World Rugby makes another amendment to game’s laws
‘Dangerous Lies’ makes for some formulaic yet fair lockdown viewing
Eskom set to implement electricity restrictions in Gauteng
Watch: 7de Laan, latest Episode 147 S21- Tuesday, 12 May 2020
Bring back booze: How alcohol sales will change at each lockdown level
iPhone 12: New leak reportedly reveals specs, pricing and design [video]
Super Rugby: Dillyn Leyds to leave Stormers for France
Three of the seven missing lions in Limpopo recaptured
EuroMillions results: Tuesday 12 May 2020
‘Strandfontein was a success’: City reveals plan to combat homelessness
IPL cancellation could cost Indian cricket half a billion dollars
IEC suggest 2021 local elections ‘may be held online’
Eskom focused on distributing free basic electricity to households in need
Healthy beetroot and feta salad
Yanga Qinga, Cape Town: It always seems impossible until it’s done
COVID-19: ‘One day I will get my own food parcel’
Keagan Dolly links with Kaizer Chiefs rubbished by agent
Delicious, Simple Lamb Potjie Recipe
Nurses Day: Ramaphosa praises South Africa’s frontline workers
DStv vs Netflix: Price comparison for all subscriptions in 2020
iPhone: Here’s what we know about Apple’s upcoming flagship device
Proposed ban on cooked food distribution could threaten relief efforts
‘Give it back’: Mpumalanga man calls for return of confiscated beer stash
Trevor Manuel accused of making call to ‘sacrifice black lives’
Drive the beloved country: Three post-lockdown routes you need to take
‘We are facing an economic firestorm’: Cosatu call for Level 3 lockdown
Return for sports? SA government asked to let athletes compete again
‘One student one laptop’: EFF calls on the State to supply resources
Oats so amazing: The many uses for oats that go way beyond porridge
Six ways to get the most out of a Galaxy S20 camera
Watch: Pack of hyenas take to the Skukuza Golf Course [video]
Premier League braced for TV losses as player protests mount
COVID-19 update: Confirmed cases in SA jump to 11 350 on Tuesday
School planning: Motshekga to deliver ‘final proposal’ on Thursday
Exclusive: Nicole Bessick chats about feisty role in Instagram series
Nurses Day: DA thanks frontline workers battling the COVID-19 crisis
R350 SASSA grant: The criminal ‘scam’ applicants must avoid
Visa vignettes replacements for up to 90 days
Female mechanic in Durban secures her place in a man’s world
‘No good comes from it’: Cele blames Tongaat disappearance on alcohol
The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and their lockdown performances [videos]
Hawks seize cocaine worth R16 million at Durban harbour

American Civil War Facts

Science Facts

Business Facts