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The Zimbabwean Community in South Africa widely known as ZimCommunitySA has condemned recent crimes on the N1 freeway involving Zimbabwean nationals accused of vehicle spiking and murder. Spokesperson Bongani Mazwi Mkwananzi stressed that the actions of a few individuals do not reflect the values of the broader Zimbabwean community in South Africa. He urged that […]
The Africa Road Maintenance Funds Association – Southern Africa Focal Group (ASAFG) meeting commenced today at A’Zambezi River Lodge, with representatives from nine Southern African countries in attendance. Zimbabwe’s Permanent Secretary for Transport and Infrastructural Development, Eng. Joy P. Makumbe, delivered the keynote address, calling for greater collaboration among nations, businesses, and sectors to improve […]
As the Southern African Development Community (SADC) prepares for the SADC Anti-Sanctions Day on 25 October, African Union chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat expressed concerns over the sanctions imposed by Western countries on Zimbabwe. He emphasized that the restrictions have hindered the country’s socioeconomic development. The President of the Republic of Congo, His Excellency J.M.G Lourenço, […]
The Africa Diaspora Forum (ADF) has expressed deep concern regarding the recent tensions between South Africans and migrant-owned businesses, particularly among native black South Africans and businesses of color. In a statement, the Forum underlined that these tensions often stem from issues related to business conduct and adherence to health standards. It is alarming that […]
South African police have arrested three suspects in connection with the brutal massacre of 18 relatives in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, following an intensive manhunt. The arrests were confirmed by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu during a memorial service held for the victims on Sunday. The killings, which took place last week, sent shockwaves across the nation […]
The death toll in the devastating floods in Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality in the Eastern Cape, South Africa has risen to 10, with one person still missing. According to SABC news, the police retrieved the tenth body, that of a female victim, from the Swartkops River banks. She and her friend went missing when […]
Zimbabwe fell to 2-0 defeat against Lesotho, in a dogged defensive performance at the Fifa World Cup 2026 Qualifier match that was played at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday afternoon. The Warriors made most of the attacking play but conceded two goals, both against the run of play in the first half. Rethabile Rasethuntsa, […]
Five people died in the eThekwini metro as a result of heavy rains that were accompanied by strong wind and hail storms, which battered parts of KwaZulu-Natal. The storms also caused extensive damage to households and infrastructure in the province. Dozens of people were being treated for injuries in healthcare facilities, the provincial government said. […]
South Africans went to the polls on Wednesday in a general election that saw over 50 parties vying for seats in the National Assembly. Polling stations opened on Wednesday morning across the country, where at least 11 other independent candidates were also contesting for seats in different legislatures. More than 27 million people were registered […]
With his suave, urbane demeanour, decades worth of political experience and significant role in the anti-apartheid movement, one would expect Cyril Ramaphosa to confidently land a second term as South Africa’s president. But pollsters predict that in elections later this month, Mr Ramaphosa’s African National Congress (ANC) could get less than 50% of the vote […]