Overcrowding crisis: South Africa requires R36 billion for new prisons
South Africa's Minister of Correctional Services, Pieter Groenewald, has revealed that an estimated R36 billion is needed to construct new...
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South Africa: Manhunt launched for three escapees from cells
South African authorities have initiated a manhunt for three suspects who escaped from a police holding cell in Swartruggens, North...
South Africa: Man, 25, bags jail term after gang-raping teenager in church
Mpumalanga man, Pikinini Solvent Phesane, 25, has been sentenced to 15 years in jail after he was convicted for his...
South Africa shuts border crossing with Mozambique, cites safety concerns
South Africa has temporarily closed its main border crossing with Mozambique, citing safety concerns as protests in Mozambique over last...
Explainer: Why ride-hailing service Bolt rush to suspend user accounts in South Africa, Nigeria
Top online ride-hailing app, Bolt, has restricted "inter-country" requests between Nigeria and South Africa as tit-for-tat social media war between...
South Africa’s Airports continue to operate seamlessly despite widespread IT outage
Despite a widespread Microsoft outage affecting airports and airlines globally, the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) says it reported...
Mali Military junta, Russia’s Rosatom ink historic nuclear energy deals
Mali's military government and Rosatom, Russia's state nuclear corporation, have signed three agreements, exploring potential collaborations, including the development of...
South Africa: Minister Kubayi to lead delegation to assess storm-ravaged areas in Cape Town
The South African Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi, and her deputy, Mahambehlala, are set to lead a delegation to...
South Africa: Ramaphosa announces new unity government, includes former opposition leader in key cabinet role
After weeks of intense negotiations, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa finally unveiled his new cabinet, marking the formation of a...
South African currency slumps in anticipation of cabinet announcement by president Ramaphosa
The South African rand weakened late on Wednesday as the country waits in anticipation of President Cyril Ramaphosa's cabinet announcements. The...
