South Africa began to gradually ease its strict coronavirus lockdown on Friday, allowing some industries to reopen after five weeks of restrictions that plunged its struggling economy deeper into turmoil.…
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The number of coronavirus cases in South Africa surged past the 5,000 mark on Thursday after it saw the largest single-day jump to date, health ministry figures showed. A total…
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South Africans will have to wear face masks from May 1 when coronavirus lockdown restrictions will begin to be eased, the government said Saturday. “It is going to be mandatory…
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South Africa Records Two Coronavirus Death, Confirms 1000 Cases
by Damilare Salami March 27, 2020South Africa on Friday reported its first two deaths from the novel coronavirus outbreak as the number of confirmed cases breached the 1,000 mark, the government said. “This morning we…
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It’s sad, very sad but we must admit that xenophobia is still subsisting in today’s world. Xenophobia did not start in South Africa and it will not end in South…
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Why Ex-BBNaija Tacha Cancelled Trip To South Africa
by Damilare Salami December 4, 2019A former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tacha, has canceled her planned trip to South Africa over what she described as “unforeseen visa issues.” Tunji Ibrahim Balogun, her manager better known…
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Africa Unite Concert: Only Death Can Stop Me From Performing In South Africa – Burna Boy
by Damilare Salami November 17, 2019Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly called Burna Boy, has said that nothing would stop him from going to South Africa for his scheduled performance at the ‘Africa Unite Concert’. The…
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South African Artistes Demand Removal Of Burna Boy From Africa Unite Concert Performers
by Damilare Salami November 14, 2019Some South African artistes and showbiz personalities have called for a boycott of ‘Africa Unite’ concert because of Burna Boy’s inclusion. The concert is billed to hold on November 29…
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Xenophobia: Presidents Buhari, Ramaphosa, Release Joint Statement
by Damilare Salami October 3, 2019Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, have issued a joint communique on the former’s state visit to the latter and the inaugural session of the…
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Jungle Justice: Mob Sets Man Ablaze For Allegedly Raping Disabled Teenager
by Damilare Salami September 24, 2019A man who was accused of raping a mentally-disabled teenager has been attacked and set on fire by a mob in Limpopo, South Africa. Police discovered the remains of the…