South Africa
Miss Nigeria’s pride after defying trolls to challenge for Miss Universe
[ad_1] Miss Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, has spoken of her pride at coming second in the Miss Universe competition, as well as being named Miss Africa and Oceania."I'm so proud of...
Police blockade on South African miners lifted
[ad_1] A South African court has ordered that a police blockade of a disused goldmine, in which hundreds of people are located illegally, be lifted.Emergency services have been at the...
South Africa cuts supplies to thousands of illegal miners hiding underground
[ad_1] An estimated 4,000 illegal gold miners are hiding underground in South Africa after the government cut off food and water in an effort to "smoke them out" and arrest...
South Africa’s radical opposition rocked by high-profile defections
[ad_1] South Africa's radical opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), appears to be on a downward spiral after another high-profile member defected to ex-President Jacob Zuma's party.Dali Mpofu, an...
South Africa closes its border again with Mozambique, where post-election violence worsens
[ad_1] JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa closed its border with Mozambique shortly after opening it on Thursday as post-election violence in the neighboring country escalated, leading to clashes between protesters...
South Africa shuts border crossing with Mozambique over poll unrest
[ad_1] South Africa has closed one of its busiest border crossings with Mozambique following violent post-electoral protests in the neighbouring country.The protests have led to deadly clashes in several cities...
How the UK’s ‘big brother’ role in Africa is changing
[ad_1] UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is coming to the end of his maiden tour of Africa with the aim of resetting relations with the 54-nation continent."Our new approach will...
Fashion killers and pumpkin assassins: Africa’s top shots
[ad_1] A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond:On Saturday it's time for the best-dressed competition at a Halloween community fundraiser in Johannesburg, South...
Wife of YouTuber Who Died 1 Month After Being Bitten by Venomous Snake Pens Emotional Tribute: ‘We Love You’
[ad_1] The wife of Graham "Dingo" Dinkelman, dubbed "South Africa's Steve Irwin," said her husband's "love for his family" was his true driving forceDingo Dinkelman/Facebook Dingo Dinkelman.The wife of Graham...
The UK denies a visa to Mandela’s grandson over his support for Hamas
[ad_1] JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The grandson of South Africa's first Black president, Nelson Mandela, said Friday the U.K. government denied him an entry visa because of his support for Hamas...
