On Sunday, South Africa's parliament building went up in flames, causing the roof of one building to collapse. The chamber of the National Assembly was severely affected by the blaze, as images from …
Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Who Helped End Apartheid, Dies at 90
On Sunday, South Africans across the country mourned the death of Desmond Tutu. Mr. Tutu was an Anglican archbishop who led a global campaign to put a stop to the country's racist policies. Mr. Tutu …
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South Africa sees fewer hospitalisations as Omicron cases surge
As a result of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, infection rates are soaring in South Africa. Despite the increase in cases, fewer people have died or required hospital treatment compared to previous …
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Three South African ministers freed after standoff with veterans
Three government ministers held hostage by veterans for compensation for their ole in the fight against apartheid were released by South African special forces. The incident occurred Thursday night in …
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South Africa will no longer send J&J vaccines to Europe, AU envoy says
An arrangement in which South Africa would ship Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccines to Europe has been suspended according to the African Union Special Envoy for Covid-19 response. The suspension is …
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Delta variant has spiked Covid-19 deaths in Africa by 80% in one month, WHO says
The Delta variant has caused Covid-19 related deaths in Africa to spike by 80% in just one month, according to reports released by the World Health Organization. Africa is currently experiencing its …
More than 70 killed in South Africa protests after former leader Jacob Zuma is jailed
Last week protests erupted across South Africa after former President Jacob Zuma turned himself in to authorities to serve a 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court. Zuma refused to appear at an …
South Africa Zuma riots: Death toll mounts amid looting
At least 30 people have died in the unrest in parts of South America after the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma. 800 people have been arrested in the violence that began as protests THursday …
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Jacob Zuma, Former South African President, Is Arrested
The former president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, was taken into custody on Wednesday to serve a 15-month prison sentence. The Constitutional Court ordered the imprisonment last month after he was …
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South African Court Orders Arrest of Ex-President Jacob Zuma for Contempt
On Tuesday, South Africa's highest court ordered the imprisonment of Jacob Zuma, former South African president. Zuma was indicted for contempt charged after he defied an order to appear before a …
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