Tag: South Africa
Guterres Urges Climate Justice in South Africa During G20 Presidency
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, visiting South Africa during its G20 presidency, delivered a strong message emphasizing the urgent need for climate justice for Africa. Related:WHO’s Latest Malaria Report: A Call to Address Disparities in Health Access Guterres underscored the continent’s immense potential a youthful and growing population, rich cultural and natural diversity, and a robust […]
December 11, 2024
Tragedy in Stilfontein: Bodies Recovered from Abandoned Mine Amid Ongoing Crisis
In a tragic development, six bodies have been recovered from an abandoned mine in Stilfontein, South Africa. The exact number of miners still trapped underground remains uncertain, with local sources estimating around 4,000 individuals may be stuck, while police suggest the figure is likely in the hundreds. Related:South Africa: Around 4000 Miners Trapped Underground The […]
December 5, 2024
South Africa: Around 4000 Miners Trapped Underground
The situation arose on November 2 when more than 50 illegal miners managed to escape from the relatively “safe” Margaret Well and alerted others about the presence of comrades still underground. Related: Sudan: 15 Miners Killed After a Gold Mine Collapses Due to Torrential Rains Around 4,000 miners remain trapped in an abandoned mine in […]
November 14, 2024
S.Africa: Minister for Harnessing Africa’s Renewable Energy Potential
“Africa’s potential for renewable energy is unmatched globally,” Ramokgopa stressed in his address. On Wednesday, South Africa’s Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa called on African countries to harness the potential of Africa’s rich renewable energy resources to forge an inclusive and sustainable path for the continent. Related:South Africa Records Decline in Inflation Rate, […]
November 6, 2024
Putin and Ramaphosa Reaffirm Strategic Alliances at the BRICS Summit in Kazan
Putin reported that trade between Russia and South Africa has experienced a 3% growth so far this year, highlighting his commitment to strengthening economic ties. Related: China and Russia Have an Unbreakable Friendship: President Xi At the XVI BRICS Summit taking place in Kazan, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa […]
October 22, 2024
South Africa: Progress in Tackling Energy Crisis
The minister acknowledged the negative impact sustained load shedding has had on the economy, businesses and daily life, describing the energy crisis of the last two years as an “albatross on the economy.” On Tuesday, Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said that South Africa has experienced more than 200 days of constant electricity […]
October 15, 2024
South Africa: Strongly Condemns Escalating Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Amid Ongoing Conflict
South Africa further asserted that attacks targeting peacekeeping personnel represent “a grave violation of international humanitarian law.” Related: Israeli Attacks on UN Peacekeepers Seek to Cover Up What is Happening in Lebanon: Martin This Monday, October 14, the South African government condemned the recent wave of Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, labeling them as “a serious […]
October 14, 2024
S.Africa: Killing of 6 Community Patrollers in Eastern Cape Condemned
This incident came on the heels of another mass shooting that occurred in the town of Lusikisiki in the same province late last month, where 18 people lost their lives. On Tuesday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned the killing of six community patrollers in the latest mass shooting incident in the Eastern Cape Province, […]
October 8, 2024
South Africa: Incoming Snowfall Expected
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecasted snowfall in the mountainous areas of the Harry Gwala district, with accumulations anticipated to be less than 2 cm. On Sunday, official sources. stated that KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa conducted final road safety tests ahead of expected snowfall from Monday to Tuesday. Related:South Africa: Bilharzia Outbreak […]
September 30, 2024
S. Africa: Sites of the anti-apartheid history make UNESCO Heritage List
The system of institutionalized racial segregation was established in South Africa after the Second World War. It was finally eradicated in the early 1990s