South Africa’s foreign minister will deliver the eulogy on Monday during a memorial service for Radhi-Sghaiar Bachir, the ambassador for Western Sahara in Pretoria. Dr. Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, said she was shocked and saddened to learn of Bachir’s death following a short illness while in…
Laureen is the editor of Africa Times
In South Africa, the suspect arrested this week in alleged assassination plots targeting nearly 20 people tied to the state capture corruption case is expected to appear in court on Friday. The 23-year-old African male will face conspiracy to commit murder and other charges, the South African Police Service said…
Protests against South African President Jacob Zuma continue with a National Day of Action planned for Wednesday. Opposition parties and civil society groups say they are joining forces on what will be Zuma’s 75th birthday, to march in what they say will be the first of many mass action protests…
Kenyans have joined the list of foreigners living in South Africa who feel they may be targets of angry and xenophobic protesters, and are avoiding the danger of violent protests and street riots. The Kenyan government is monitoring the situation on behalf of its citizens, the Daily Nation reports. Monica…
Embattled South African President Jacob Zuma headed for Harare Thursday morning to discuss trade and investment with his equally beleaguered counterpart, President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe. Zuma left behind thousands of protesters in Pretoria demanding his resignation following the release of the long awaited “State of Capture” report. The investigation…
Student protests in South Africa escalated on Monday as both the University of Pretoria and nearby Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) were forced to suspend classes and close their doors. The day began with tires burned on the main TUT campus as students continued protests over high tuition and fees,…