Actor Killed Trying To Stop Robbery
South Africans are paying tribute to a former actor on popular local TV series Generations who was killed during a mugging on Sunday night. Mandla Hlatshwayo and his friend were shot after...
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South Africa Actor Killed Trying To Stop Robbery
South Africans are paying tribute to a former actor on popular local TV series Generations who was killed during a mugging on Sunday night. Mandla Hlatshwayo and his friend were shot after...
Crusaders Beat ‘Canes In Super Rugby Heavyweight Fight
The Canterbury Crusaders have strengthened their claims for an eighth Super Rugby crown with a dominating win over defending champions Wellington Hurricanes to stay unbeaten this season. Crusaders'...
S.A Crisis Affects Rest of Africa – Mahama
The current political crisis and near-recession facing South Africa has an impact on the rest of the continent, especially southern Africa, former President John Dramani Mahama has said. The African...
John Mahama On Ghana, The Gambia and the ANC’s Decline
When John Mahama stepped down as president of Ghana in January 2017, he became the first in his country's history to fail to secure a second term in office. Critics argued that Mahama, who was...
Sotheby’s Holds Debut African Modern Art Sale
Sotheby's, one of the world's oldest auction houses, is holding its first ever sale of modern and contemporary African art in London in response to a surge in demand. African artists currently...
SA Shocked At Woman’s Murder and Burning
The man believed to be the boyfriend of a 22-year-old woman whose killing has shocked South Africa has appeared in court in Johannesburg to face murder charges, local media report. Karabo Mokoena’s...
SA Shocked At Woman’s Murder, Burning
Karabo Mokoena's killing is being seen as symbolic of violence faced by women in South Africa The man believed to be the boyfriend of a 22-year-old woman whose killing has shocked South Africa has...
South Africans Protest Violence Against Women With #MenAreTrash
Social media watchers are intrigued over a growing movement in South Africa highlighting abuses and suffrage some men put their female partners through in relationships and marriages. The movement,...
Gritty Lions Tough It Out In Brumbies Win
South Africa's Golden Lions won their third Australian tour game with a resilient 13-6 Super Rugby win over the ACT Brumbies in Canberra on Friday. The Lions scored the only try of the dour contest...
Government Maintains Laser Focus On Economy
Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia says government is keeping a close lens on the economy of Ghana. In this light, he said, Government has begun the implementation of policies and programmes...
We’ve A Laser Focus On the Economy – Bawumia
Government has begun the implementation of policies and programmes designed to make Ghana the most business-friendly country in Africa, the Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated. These...
Ghana-Uruguay Game Still A Nightmare
Seven years have passed but events of the Ghana-Uruguay match in Johannesburg, South Africa, are still fresh in the mind of ex-Black Stars Captain, Stephen ‘Tornado’ Appiah. It is a memory that...
Mobile Phones Ring Changes For Nigeria’s Music Industry
Phizbarz is only 23 but hopes to become the next Nigerian Afropop star to be famous across Africa -- and to get himself known and earn a living, he's using his mobile phone. The young performer from...
Forbes Africa Ranks Sarkodie Among Top 10 Richest Musicians
Forbes Africa has in the May 2017 Edition of its magazine ranked multi-award winning Ghanaian rapper and CEO of SarkCess Music, Michael Owusu Addo also known as Sarkodie 9th on its list of top 10...
Fossils Suggest Hominids May Have Lived Alongside Modern Humans
Primitive hominids may have lived in Africa at the same time as humans, researchers said Tuesday, in new findings that could change the understanding of human evolution. Fossils found deep in South...
South Africa ‘coup Plotter’ Granted Bail
A South African court Monday granted bail to a man charged with conspiracy to assassinate top politicians including President Jacob Zuma in an apparent bid to enforce a change of government. Elvis...
Sarkodie Named In Forbes Top 10 Richest Musicians In Africa
Forbes Africa has in the May 2017 Edition of its magazine ranked multi award winning Ghanaian rapper and CEO of SarkCess Music, Michael Owusu Addo also known as Sarkodie 9th on its list of top 10...
Crusaders Tame Bulls In Super Rugby New Zealand Rampage
The Canterbury Crusaders stacked up their 10th-straight win as New Zealand continued on a Super Rugby rampage at the weekend, leaving South African and Australian teams scattered in their wake. The...
Lions Roar To Seventh Straight Win With Rebels Rout
South Africa's red-hot Golden Lions posted their biggest win in Australia with a thumping 47-10 Super Rugby victory over the Melbourne Rebels in Melbourne on Saturday. The Johannesburg-based Lions...