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In tonight's programme, Nigeria confirms its first Ebola case in the midst of an outbreak that began in DRC Congo in mid-May. Also, a former top South African police officer facing sexual grooming and rape charges is denied bail. Finally, São Tomé and Príncipe's rich volcanic soils produce vanilla pods with an entrancing taste unlike those grown anywhere else.
Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was out on her daily morning swim with her club when she was attacked, her family tell the BBC.
More than 400 people, mostly children, become ill after drinking contaminated water, east of Pretoria.
South African vehicles benefit from duty-free access to the US, and industry estimates indicate around 86-thousand jobs at car manufacturers are directly linked to the agreement, rising to 125-thousand when subcontractors are included.
Glencore's US$40 million funding for Orion Minerals is unconditional, so a South Africa mine is targeting copper and zinc output by the end of 2027. The post Glencore Funds US$40M South Africa Mine appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ramaphosa said on Monday 19 October that he must prepare South Africa for losing AGOA, the US duty-free trade scheme, and called the job impact devastating. The post South Africa Plans for US AGOA Loss 19 Oct appeared first on The Rio Times.
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki said Monday that he had neither ordered prosecutors to stop cases involving apartheid-era crimes nor struck secret deals to shield former security officers from justice.
South Africa stands a good chance of regaining its investment-grade credit rating within two years and next week’s mid-term budget could take another step toward that goal, according to Investec Wealth & Investment International.
South Africa religion in 2026: Census 2022 shares, the ZCC, Shembe, Catholic and Muslim communities, faith in politics and the church regulation row. The post Religion in South Africa Explained appeared first on The Rio Times.
A hotter September CPI print could delay rate cuts and rattle the rand, while a cooler core reading would support a hold at 7.25%. The post South Africa Inflation Test Looms for the Rand and Rates appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Icelandic rock band KALEO plays Cape Town on 4 February 2027 and Johannesburg on 6 February, its first South African shows, with tickets from about US$54. The post KALEO Debuts in South Africa on 4 and 6 February 2027 appeared first on The Rio Times.
South Africa's police stated a murder detection rate of 9.5% against a 60% target, and Parliament's police committee wants to know how it was calculated. The post South Africa Logs 9.5% Murder Detection Rate appeared first on The Rio Times.
South Africa's Constitutional Court ordered the Electoral Commission on Thursday to put 181 ANC candidates on ballots in six councils. The post South Africa Court Backs 181 ANC Candidates appeared first on The Rio Times.
As South Africa’s state power utility relinquishes its monopoly over electricity provision, CEO Dan Marokane says it will remain a dominant player in the country and take on an increasingly important role in neighboring states. He spoke to Bloomberg Television’s Jennifer Zabasajja at the company’s Johannesburg offices. (Source: Bloomberg)
South Africa’s state power utility is looking to develop new revenue streams as it prepares to unbundle and relinquish its dominance in electricity generation and transmission.
A gunman fired on a group of mourners leaving a memorial service for a local politician in South Africa, killing at least four people and injuring three others, police said Wednesday.
South African jurist, Navi Pillay, was honoured for her lifelong commitment to human rights, justice, and accountability.
South Africa is heading in the right direction for its first credit-rating upgrade by Moody’s Ratings since 2009, provided the country’s fiscal performance continues to improve.
South Africa mining output fell 12.7% year on year in August, the steepest drop since October 2022, as platinum, coal and iron ore slumped. The post South Africa Mining Output Falls 12.7% in August appeared first on The Rio Times.
From ancient ancestors and the Cape colony to apartheid, Mandela's release and coalition rule, how South Africa's past shapes the country in 2026. The post South Africa History Explained, From Origins to 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
In tonight's edition, Ethiopian forces tighten their grip on Tigray, advancing into the key town of Adwa after rebels withdrew. Also, police arrested 30 people amid violence across South Africa. And we head to Tunisia, where ancient Sufi chants collide with pulsating electronic beats!
South Africa’s suspended deputy police chief, Shadrack Sibiya, has resigned amid corruption allegations and charges involving alleged sexual offenses.
How to get a smart ID card in South Africa in 2026: bank branches, Home Affairs offices, documents, the US$8.50 fee and who is eligible. The post How to Apply for a Smart ID Card in South Africa appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Trump-endorsement odds halved in a week, South Africa’s inflation bets jumped and Ethiopia-Eritrea war odds rose. See what traders expect next. The post LatAm and Africa Prediction Markets, Week of 12 Oct appeared first on The Rio Times.
Boxer Retail Ltd. appointed a new chief executive officer as the incumbent is set to retire, with the South African budget grocer reporting higher first-half profit after it kept prices low to attract cash-strapped consumers.
The ANC says it will appeal a High Court order to restore Andile Lungisa to its Nelson Mandela Bay list, weeks before South Africa's 4 November local vote. The post South Africa’s Largest Party to Appeal Lungisa Ruling appeared first on The Rio Times.
South Africa's asylum directive was withdrawn after violence in Durban and Soweto, yet the Constitutional Court ruling remains binding on Home Affairs. The post South Africa Asylum Rules After the Unrest appeared first on The Rio Times.
Europe holds the largest share of foreign investment, China leads trade and Washington is feuding with Pretoria. Here is who matters in South Africa. The post Foreign Powers and Investors in South Africa 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Jacob Zuma’s hospitalisation has raised questions about his participation in upcoming uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party campaign events ahead of South Africa’s local government elections.
South Africa culture explained: Grammy winner Tyla, Nobel novelists Gordimer and Coetzee, the Springboks, Trevor Noah and the festivals to know. The post South Africa Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.