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Investigation launched into working conditions at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital following intern's death
Following the tragic death of 25-year-old intern doctor Dr Alulutho Mazwi at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital, serious allegations have emerged regarding the treatment of junior staff, prompting an investigation by the KwaZulu-Natal Health Department.
ActionSA proposes electoral reform to boost accountability and voter engagement
ActionSA calls for compulsory voting and a Mixed Member Proportional system to increase accountability and engage more South Africans in politics.
New Development Bank to Host 9th Annual General Meeting in Cape Town
Local event company, espAfrika, tasked with on-the-ground logistics for the upcoming gathering, which comes at a pivotal shift in global economic dynamics.
This is why Mapisa-Nqakula resigned
Former Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula appeared in court on corruption charges after she was charged by the National Prosecuting Authority.
Mixed views on gender equality in Africa: Governments praised, but citizens call for more action
While governments received acknowledgment for their efforts, citizens were vocal about the need for increased action to bridge the existing gender gaps and ensure equal opportunities for all.
Political party leaders sprawled across the country in preparation for first voter registration weekend
The recently released Census 2022 results indicated that South Africa’s population has grown to 62 million people, with an estimated 39. 7 million voting-age population.
President Cyril Ramaphosa on State visit to Qatar, will discuss Palestine conflict
President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Emir of Qatar, Sheik Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, will discuss the ongoing conflict in Palestine where thousands of people have been killed.
Afghan women defy Taliban gym ban with secret fitness clubs
Hidden in the basement of a private home in the Afghan capital Kabul, gym instructor Laila Ahmad takes a group of women through a clandestine exercise class - the windows are blacked out, there is no pumping music and visitors arrive by a back door.
Eish! South Sudan president wets himself while reciting national anthem
In the video, which has now gone viral, South Sudan president Salva Kiir Mayardit can be seen peeing himself as officials were standing and singing the national anthem.
Rwanda leader Paul Kagame says DR Congo bloodshed not his problem
Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Wednesday shrugged off a soaring death toll in the Democratic Republic of Congo's east, distancing his nation from mounting bloodshed on Rwanda's doorstep.
Another 27 migrant bodies discovered, this time in central Chad
In another grizzly discovery barely a few days apart, the bodies of 27 migrants believed to have died of thirst have been found in the Chadian desert, according to the UN migration agency.
Here’s what took place at the US-Africa Leaders Summit on Day 1
All eyes will be on Washington DC this week as 49 African heads of state and and an AU delegation will meet in the US capital for the second US-Africa Leaders Summit from Tuesday till Thursday.
Zimbabwean president rewards his wife with a Doctor of Philosophy degree
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa conferred First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa with an honorary doctorate from the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU).
US commits $55bn to Africa over next three years
The White House said on Monday before the US-Africa Leaders Summit that it was pledging $55 billion in economic, health and security support for Africa over the next three years.
Pandor to lead SA delegation to US-Africa Leaders Summit instead of President Ramaphosa, due to his ‘busy schedule’
Minister Naledi Pandor will lead the South African delegation to the second US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington DC from December 13-15.
Energy Chamber head says promises made at US-Africa Leaders Summit must be kept
Africa’s Energy Sector is in need of practical, and not reactionary, solutions at the US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington DC, says Nj Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber.
US President Joe Biden invites Brazil’s Lula for White House visit
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan extended the invitation for Lula to visit Washington on behalf of Biden, the White House said in a statement.
Iran abolishes morality police after protests
Iran has suspended its so-called morality police, which penalised women for not adhering to a stringent dress code, the Iranian prosecutor general said after the anti-hijab protest continued into its third month, triggered by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini after she was detained by the police force.
Namibia edges closer to electing its first woman president at 2024 poll
Namibia is edging closer and closer to possibly having its first female president with the election of Nandi-Ndaitwah Netumbo as party vice-president.
Harsh laws imposed by the Taliban grossly restrict freedom of Afghan women; public parks, fun fairs added to list of no-go zones
Afgani women will no longer be allowed in public parks and fun fairs, a spokesperson for the Taliban's morality ministry has said.
Macron meets Kamala Harris at Nasa headquarters as US tour starts
The meeting is based on the November 2021 meeting that took place in Paris where they agreed to strengthen space co-operation across all sectors.
King Charles hosts first state visit as he rolls out red carpet for Cyril Ramaphosa
King Charles will welcome South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.
WATCH: Equatorial Guinea leader looks set to extend 43-year presidency as votes trickle in
As votes begin to trickle in after citizens in Equatorial Guinea voted, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the world’s longest ruling president looks set to extend his 43 year rule.
Ramaphosa in UK for official state visit; set to meet King Charles lll, PM Rishi Sunak
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa arrived on Monday in the United Kingdom for an official state visit of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, the presidency said.
US Vice-President Kamala Harris tells Asia the US is ‘here to stay’
US Vice-President Kamala Harris told Asian leaders that the US was committed to the region for the long haul, rejecting doubts about its engagement as China expands its clout.