Health

Nigeria Adds South Africa To COVID-19 ‘Red List’

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The federal government has added South Africa to its “red list” of countries for which there are stringent restrictions for arriving passengers, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the head of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, said during a briefing on Monday. The restrictions are due to the spread of Continue Reading

Foreign

South Africa: ANC in Power Struggle over Corruption Allegations

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The secretary-general of South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) has refused to comply with his suspension after being charged with corruption. The dispute illustrates a power struggle within the governing party. Ace Magashule denies the charges and said that he, as head of the ANC, had suspended President Cyril Ramaphosa. The president warned that any […]Continue Reading

Foreign

COVID-19 : South Africa Variant Resistant to AstraZeneca Vaccine

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South Africa has put its roll-out of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on hold after a study showed “disappointing” results against its new Covid variant. Scientists say the variant accounts for 90% of new Covid cases in South Africa. The study, involving around 2,000 people, found the vaccine offered “minimal protection” against mild and moderate Continue Reading

Entertainment

South African Jazz Legend Gwangwa Dies at 83

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South Africa jazz trombonist and composer Jonas Gwangwa, whose music powered the anti-apartheid struggle, died Saturday aged 83, the presidency said. President Cyril Ramaphosa led the tributes to the legendary musician who was nominated for an Oscar for the theme song of the 1987 film “Cry Freedom.” “A giant of our revolutionary cultural movement and […]Continue Reading

Tourism

World Biggest Pineapple Structure

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The Big Pineapple is literally, the biggest manmade pineapple in the world, located in Bathurst, South Africa. The fibreglass, steel and concrete structure stands 16.5m high, comprising 3 floors with a magnificent view from the top all the way to the coast. The structure features an antique and gift shop selling all kinds of pineapple […]Continue Reading

Foreign News

More African States Impose Travel Restrictions

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Increasing numbers of African countries are confirming Coronavirus cases, prompting many to announce measures to control the spread of the virus. Ghana is the latest nation to ban entry to foreign visitors from countries badly impacted by the disease. Earlier, South Africa declared a state of disaster, closing its borders to foreign nationals from countries […]Continue Reading

Foreign News

Coronavirus: South Africa Confirms Six More Cases, Sends Rescue Plane To China

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Six new Coronavirus cases have been confirmed in South Africa, bringing the total in the country to 13, the Health Minister says. Reports say the new cases are in the provinces of Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape and involve people who have recently returned from trips to Europe. “Those who are symptomatic have started receiving […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Ìjọba àpapọ̀ tẹ́wọ́ gba ẹ̀bẹ̀ ilẹ̀ South Africa lórí ìkọlù

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Àarẹ Muhammadu Buhari ti gba ẹ̀bẹ̀ àarẹ orílẹ̀èdè South-Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa sí ilẹ̀ yíì, lórí ìkọlù tówáyé lórílẹ̀dè náà. Àarẹ Buhari ẹnitó sàpèjúwe ìkọlù náà gẹ́gẹ́ bí èyító burú jai, fọwọ́ ìdánilójú sọ̀yà pé, ìbásepọ̀ tódánmọ́rán yóò wáyé lọ́tun l’árin àwọn orílẹ̀èdè méjèjì. Ó mu wá sí ìrántí pé, ilẹ̀ Nàijírìa kó ipa takun-takun fún […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Xenophobia: South African Leaders are Guilty of Incendiary Remarks – Don

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Inciting remarks by some leaders in South Africa have been identified as part of the factors fueling xenophobic attacks in the country.  Director, Indigenous Language Media in African Research Institute, South Africa, Professor Abiodun Salawu stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria. Professor Salawu noted that the negative comments being made about foreigners by Continue Reading