Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, will visit South Africa on Monday, 13 March 2017. The Minister’s visit follows a wave of xenophobic attacks on non-South Africans in recent weeks.
Category: South Africa
Water cut-off letter ‘is a hoax’
Western Cape Premier Helen Zillle’s office says a message on social media warning of a looming two-day water cut-off is a hoax. Her office issued a statement yesterday in response to the circulation on social media of what appears to be an official letter from the City of Cape Town under Zille’s name, saying water would be cut off on March 29 and 30. The letter reads: “The entire water system of Cape Town and surrounding areas will shut down in order to facilitate the new upgrades to the reservoir.”
Water cut-off letter ‘is a hoax’
Western Cape Premier Helen Zillle’s office says a message on social media warning of a looming two-day water cut-off is a hoax. Her office issued a statement yesterday in response to the circulation on social media of what appears to be an official letter from the City of Cape Town under Zille’s name, saying water would be cut off on March 29 and 30. The letter reads: “The entire water system of Cape Town and surrounding areas will shut down in order to facilitate the new upgrades to the reservoir.”
Matara Hurricane a Mohammedan man
He was one of the pioneers that revolutionised ODI cricket in the 1990s and early 2000s, at one point holding the records for the fastest fifty and fastest century. He was the scourge of opening bowlers the world over.
AB de Villiers is the new World No. 1 ODI batsman, Virat Kohli remains static
Captain Virat Kohli remained unchanged at third to be the best-placed Indian batsman in the latest ICC ODI rankings issued in Dubai on Friday. Rohit Sharma and Mahendra Singh Dhoni follow Kohli, both of them also remaining static on their previous positions.
Williamson notches 16th ton as New Zealand chip away
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson scored his 16th test century to take his side to 247 for five at lunch on the third day of the first test against South Africa at University Oval in Dunedin on Friday. Cricket – New Zealand v South Africa – second cricket test match – Centurion Park, Centurion, South Africa – 29/8/2016.
Youth pastor accused of recording teens showering at his home
A Northern Michigan man is facing felony charges after he was accused of recording two female teens showering at his Boyne City home. Benoni Jonathan Enciso, 49, has been charged with six counts, including possession of child sexually abusive material, two counts of surveilling an unclothed person, two counts of using/installing an eavesdropping device, and using a computer to commit a crime.
Ap Photos: On Women’s Day, many rally, skip work, wear red
People walk during a protest marking the International Women’s Day, in central Istanbul’s Istiklal Avenue, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Organized by NGOs and women’s organizations, the march began amidst extensive security precautions.
Ap Photos: On Women’s Day, many rally, skip work, wear red
People walk during a protest marking the International Women’s Day, in central Istanbul’s Istiklal Avenue, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Organized by NGOs and women’s organizations, the march began amidst extensive security precautions.
Neil Wagner finally removes South Africa’s centurion Dean Elgar…
Just when New Zealand needed it, a pinpoint Neil Wagner bouncer got them back on track in the first cricket test against South Africa. Wagner finally removed his former South African schoolboy rival Dean Elgar caught behind for 140 as the tourists crawled to 255-5 at drinks on day two in Dunedin, at a run rate of 2.1 per over.
Kenya in tough pool – A’ in Vancouver this weekend
The Kenya national rugby sevens team has been handed another tough HSBC Sevens World Series assignment as they seek only their second quarterfinal slot of the season. Having qualified to the main cup quarters only in Cape Town this season, Kenya finds itself in a tough pool ‘A’ in Vancouver this weekend where they play Series leaders South Africa, giants England and Chile.
Politics a Risk to South African Recovery
Continued political instability that hurt investor confidence and saw South Africa’s economy expand at the slowest rate since 2009 last year could threaten a recovery in 2017, economists said. Gross domestic product expanded 0.3 percent last year, the statistics office said in a report released on Tuesday in the capital, Pretoria.
Pacific Theatre: Athol Fugard’s “Valley Song”
The great South African playwright Athol Fugard has always had a gift for putting large-scale ideas in small-scale plays. “Valley Song,” Fugard’s two-actor, three-character drama was his first play after the election of Nelson Mandela.
Pacific Theatre: Athol Fugard’s “Valley Song”
The great South African playwright Athol Fugard has always had a gift for putting large-scale ideas in small-scale plays. “Valley Song,” Fugard’s two-actor, three-character drama was his first play after the election of Nelson Mandela.
Loan shark nabbed with Sassa cards, IDs
A money lender from Matolesville in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, has been arrested at an ABSA ATM in the Roodepoort CBD for being in possession of 46 Sassa cards, R12 748 in cash, and 49 ID books, the South African Social Security Agency said. “She is currently detained at Roodepoort police station and will appear at the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court for her bail hearing on Monday, 6 March 2017,” Sassa said in a statement.
South Africa beats NZ by 6 wickets to win ODI series 3-2
Outstanding bowling performances by Imran Tahir, Kagiso Rabada and Andile Phehlukwayo led South Africa to a six-wicket win over New Zealand in the fifth one-day cricket international on Saturday and a 3-2 win in the five-match series. Rabada took 3-25, Phehlukwayo 2-35 and Tahir 2-14 from 10 overs – the fifth-most economical bowling performance for South Africa in ODIs – as the Proteas dismissed New Zealand for 149 in 41.1 overs as they bowled first after winning the toss.
Fair land reform programme is the answer, says DA
“There is no need whatsoever for a referendum on expropriation of land without compensation. Our history, which saw people deprived of land on the basis of race, must be redressed.
.com | Former Free State Judge President dies
Johannesburg The former president of the Free State Division of the High Court, Judge Jacobus Petrus Malherbe, died on Wednesday at the age of 79, the Office of the Chief Justice said. “The late Judge Malherbe contributed immensely to the development of our jurisprudence and we are deeply saddened by his passing,” current Free State Judge President Mahube Molemela said in a statement.
Sport24.co.za | Guptill heroics won’t earn Test recall: NZ coach
New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill’s record-breaking performance in a one-day international against South Africa is not enough to secure him a Test recall, Black Caps coach Mike Hesson said on Thursday. Guptill smashed an unbeaten 180 off 138 balls as the Black Caps beat South Africa by seven wickets in Hamilton on Wednesday, the highest-ever score by a New Zealander against the Proteas.
.com | Land reform favours businesses, not the poor – study
The land reform system in South Africa favours agricultural businesses and sidelines the intended beneficiaries, research in the Eastern Cape suggests. In a recent study of land reform in the Sarah Baartman district in the Eastern Cape, researchers Ruth Hall and Thembela Kepe found that none of the 11 beneficiaries investigated had any documented rights to their land, GroundUp reported.
.com | Rescue operation for 5-year-old trapped in mineshaft suspended
The rescue operation for a 5-year-old boy who fell into an empty mine shaft in Jerusalem, an informal settlement outside Boksburg, on Saturday has been suspended. Speaking on Monday evening, Ekurhuleni emergency services acting spokesperson Vincent Khoza said the rescue operation would resume on Tuesday morning.
We’ve been attacked – ” Ghanaians in SA contradict Ayorkor Botchway
Ghanaians living in South Africa claim they are being attacked and beaten mercilessly by South African nationals in the wake of the xenophobic attack that has once again reared its ugly head in that country. According to them, their lives are in real danger as some Ghanaians in Sunnyside, have been hospitalized after being pounded.
Lockie Ferguson back for Black Caps who bowl first in third ODI against South Africa
Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is back for his seventh one-day international for New Zealand, against South Africa in Wellington. New Zealand are bowling first in the third one-day cricket international against South Africa as fast bowlers Lockie Ferguson and Kagiso Rabada return to add firepower to their respective sides.
South Africa anti-immigrant protests erupt in capital
Police fired stun grenades, rubber bullets and water cannon Friday as the latest wave of anti-immigrant protests broke out in South Africa’s capital, while President Jacob Zuma condemned anti-foreigner violence and appealed for calm. “We don’t have hate! We don’t have hate!” one foreign man shouted in video posted by local broadcaster eNCA.
South Africa anti-immigrant protests erupt in capital
Police fired stun grenades, rubber bullets and water cannon Friday as the latest wave of anti-immigrant protests broke out in South Africa’s capital, while President Jacob Zuma condemned anti-foreigner violence and appealed for calm. “We don’t have hate! We don’t have hate!” one foreign man shouted in video posted by local broadcaster eNCA.
Ap Photos: a selection of pictures from the past week
Luisa Bodem kicks up sand as she competes in the women’s long jump event at the German indoor athletics in Leipzig, Germany, on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. A cow is prepared for a photograph in front a pastoral backdrop in Verden, Germany, on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017.
South Africa, Refugees, and Populism
Foreign men from Malawi queue to board buses from a camp for those affected by anti-immigrant violence in Chatsworth north of Durban, April 18, 2015. Rosettenville, a suburb of Johannesburg, was the site of the February 11-12 burning of buildings alleged to have been used by “prostitutes and drug dealers.”
South African court rules ICC withdrawal unconstitutional
In this June 14, 2015 file photo, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir smiles during a visit to Johannesburg, South Africa. A South African court ruled Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 that the government’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court without parliament’s approval was unconstitutional.
.com | Kidnapped SA photographer’s family distances itself from NGO’s deal claim
The family of missing South African photojournalist, Shiraaz Mohamed, have broken their silence, expressing concerns over claims made by a Cape Town-based NGO that it was negotiating his release. Speaking on behalf of the family, Mohamed’s sister, Sumaya, 36, said the family was concerned about reports that surfaced last Friday, where an organisation called Truth Collective South Africa, told the media that it was working with Mohamed’s abductors, to have him returned home safely and unharmed.
.com | Let us be tolerant of each other – Nigerians in SA
Nigerians living in South Africa no longer feel safe following attacks on foreigners in Pretoria West, the Nigerian Union South Africa said on Wednesday. “Criminality has no nationality.
Emerging Markets-Emerging stocks sail to new 19-month highs
Feb 22 Wall Street’s record run helped emerging stocks sail to new 19-month highs on Wednesday with year-to-date gains of over 10 percent, while the rand firmed ahead of a key budget speech by the finance minister. MSCI’s emerging equity index firmed half a percent , led by a 1 percent rise in Hong Kong after New York shares hit record highs and European bourses were boosted by upbeat factory data in Germany and France.
Grant Elliott six completes thrilling Pakistan Super League win
Grant Elliott has once again proven he’s the man to step up in the most dramatic moments after hitting a six to complete a thrilling one-wicket win in the Pakistan Super League in Sharjah this morning. Elliott’s Lahore Qalandars looked to be cruising, needing 12 runs off the final two overs with four wickets in hand in their chase of Islamabad United’s 145 for eight.
Outlander’ third season to premiere in September
Starz and Sony announced Wednesday that the third season of the highly popular romantic fantasy will not launch until September. No exact debut date was provided.
England’s new Test captain Joe Root happy to rely on old friend Ben Stokes
When Joe Root leads England out for the first time as Test captain he will be able to turn to a familiar face in Ben Stokes. Yorkshire batsman Root first came across Stokes in an Under-12s tournament when the all-rounder was representing Cumbria.
.com | Cyclone Dineo is still dangerous
The Mozambican government deployed a team to assess the damage in the aftermath of tropical cyclone Dineo this week as mop-up operations began in earnest. At least 116 government buildings, including hospitals, had their roofs blown off and more than 170 000 people were affected when strong winds and downpours swept through the cities of Inhambane and Maxixe, as well the districts of Morrumbene, Massinga, Jangano, Inharrime, Panda, Vilankulo, Funhalonso, Mabote and Homoine.
Joe Root named Ben Stokes as his vice captain
Root prizes his deputy’s presence not just for his born match-winning ability with bat, ball and in the field – but because they have spent much of the past 15 years sharing a cricket field with one another, initially in opposition and increasingly as hugely familiar and trusted team-mates. For those reasons, Root had no hesitation nominating the mercurial all-rounder as his preferred vice-captain after he himself was offered the top job last weekend to succeed Alastair Cook – and happily, England and Wales Cricket Board director Andrew Strauss was of like mind too.
Cricket: NZ soundly beaten by the best
An hour and a half after South Africa had bounced New Zealand around Eden Park in the only T20 of this tour, the players and team officials gathered on the pitch. A small wager would suggest it wasn’t to mark victory in the T20 ‘series’ but a way of banishing for good the ghost of Eden Park from their last visit to the ground.
6 die in gas leak at South African naval base, several hurt
Paramedics in South Africa say six men have died and several were injured in an apparent gas leak at a naval base in the city of Durban. Russel Meiring, a spokesman for paramedic company ER24, says the men were “overcome by gas” while working in a sewage pit on Friday.
NZ vs Sa, Live Streaming on Osn Play, Foxtel Go, Sky Go: T20I at Auckland
It is ironic that South Africa start their full series in New Zealand with a T20I on Friday at the very ground where they suffered the massive heartbreak in the semi-final of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup Getty Images Hosts New Zealand get set for their final home series of the season, as they take on the mighty visiting South Africans in the one-off Twenty20 International , at the Eden Park Stadium in Auckland on Friday. The live cricket streaming of the match will be officially available on OSN Play, Foxtel Go and SKY GO .
Politics is local, interest-based, race-based and ethnicity-based
Politics is local, interest-based, race-based and ethnicity-based. If not, why do the Gios and Manos in Nimba County always vote for Senator Prince Johnson; the poor for George Weah and his CDC; and why do we say that Grand Bassa is expected to go to Charles Brumskine; Lofa will go to VP Joe Boakai; and Bong may go to Weah-Taylor or to Cummings-Sulunteh if Sulunteh is VP to Cummings, etc? The same reason Congua were afraid and denied the native majority to right to vote and to form their own political parties from 1847 to 1980.