South African government

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday appointed the Development Bank of Southern Africa's chair, Enoch Godongwana, as finance minister in a Cabinet reshuffle, replacing Tito Mboweni who had asked to be excused from his…

The U.S. government on Wednesday will ship nearly 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to two of the most populous African countries - Nigeria and South Africa - as the continent battles the third wave of infections, White House officials…

Many of South Africa's small, medium-sized and micro enterprises (SMME) are not insured, compounding any attempts of recovery of those damaged in the unrest. Triggered by the jailing of ex-president Jacob Zuma last week after he failed…

Nigeria’s Consul General in South Africa, Malik Abdul, has called on Nigerians in that country to exercise restraint, be cautious and as much as possible avoid high-risk areas. Abdul made the call in a statement made available to the…

For five consecutive days and counting, South Africa has witnessed its worst array of violence and looting in history with more than 70 people killed. All aggressions centred on reactions to the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma which…

The South African military said it was deploying soldiers in two provinces, including its economic hub of Johannesburg, to help police cope with looting and arson attacks on businesses. The move comes as the country’s top court began…

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has reimposed restrictions for two weeks to combat a surge in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. The worst-hit country on the continent "is facing a massive resurgence of infection," the president said…

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the Group of Seven countries to help finance the World Health Organization’s programme to boost COVID-19 testing, diagnostics and vaccines, the presidency said on Sunday. Ramaphosa, who…

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Africa on Friday, a day after a historical visit to Rwanda. #StateVisit French President @EmmanuelMacron arrives at the @UnionBuildings in Pretoria for his State visit to South Africa.…

Around 200 sex workers took to the streets of Johannesburg to demand prostitution be decriminalised and accepted as an occupation without any discrimination. "This is what I wear to work. No high heels or short skirts," Dudu Dlamini,…