Tag: Johannesburg
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Johannesburg experiences rare snowfall
South Africa’s largest city, Johannesburg experienced a rare snowfall on Monday, the third in the history of the city.
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South African president, Ramaphosa re-elected ANC leader
The ruling party in South Africa, African National Congress (ANC) on Monday re-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa as its leader for another five-year tenure. Ramaphosa defeated former health minister Zweli Mkhize, to emerge the ANC leader for another round of five years.
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Tension as Nigerians in South Africa are denied access to healthcare services
The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg, South Africa has raised an alarm, saying that Nigerians and other foreign nationals in the country are being denied access to basic healthcare services.
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Police helicopter pilot shot, eight dead during wild shoot-out
At least eight people are dead and five police officers injured after a wild shoot-out with automatic weapons in Johannesburg. Police Minister Bheki Cele said on national television that a police helicopter was also fired on by the gang of about 25, resulting in the co-pilot being shot. The shooting was preceded by a wild…
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Mandela’s daughter, Zindzi laid to rest in Johannesburg
Zindzi Mandela, South Africa’s Ambassador to Denmark and daughter of Nelson and Winnie Mandela, was laid to rest on Friday. The 59-year-old was laid next to her mother’s burial place at Fourways Memorial Park in Johannesburg North. Zindzi’s son Zondwa said his mother’s legacy will live on. “My mother was clear that it is important…
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Nigeria’s Consul-General in Johannesburg opens up on attacks, says no Nigerian was killed
Nigeria’s Consul General in Johannesburg, Mr Godwin Adama has debunked reports and videos depicting the death of Nigerians in the latest xenophobic attacks in South Africa. He said there were no deaths. He however said over 50 vehicles and other property worth millions of dollars owned by Nigerians were vandalised, burnt or stolen. Adama spoke…