South Africa tops 1 million coronavirus cases

South Africa has become the first country on the African continent to surpass the 1-million mark for Coronavirus cases.
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S. African deputy president calls on citizens to fight second wave of COVID-19 during bleak Christmas
South Africa has done well to contain the first wave of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Deputy President David Mabuza said.
South African Airways
South African Airways prepares to relaunch in 2021
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has announced an interim six-member South African Airways (SAA) board as the airline prepares to relaunch in 2021.
Pieter Doorewaard and Philip Schutte were found to have killed Matlhomola Mosweu
Two SA farmers convicted for killing Black teen for ‘stealing’ sunflower now free
The Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa has overturned the sentences of two White farm workers who were convicted of murdering a Black teenager after accusing him of stealing sunflowers. Pieter Doorewaard, 28, and Phillip Schutte, 35, were last year sentenced to 18 and 23 years in prison respectively for murder and other offenses.
Former South African president Jacob Zuma
Former South African President Jacob Zuma risks jail sentence
Former South African president Jacob Zuma could face jail time or a fine after he left the Zondo commission of inquiry without permission.
Shepherd Bushiri
Wanted South African fugitive 'Prophet' arrested in Malawi
The Lilongwe magistrate court in on Monday saw numerous people gather outside for hours in support of Shepherd Bushiri where the self-proclaimed prophet — known for "miracles" and an opulent lifestyle — was expected to appear after turning himself in to the police authorities on Wednesday in his native Malawi for the breach of strict bail conditions imposed by a South African court.
Professor Puleng LenkaBula is the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of South Africa (UNISA)
For the first time in 148 yrs, University of South Africa appoints its first woman vice-chancellor
Professor Puleng LenkaBula has just made history as the first woman principal and vice-chancellor of the University of South Africa (UNISA) in the school’s 148-year history. According to a statement by the University, the appointment was a unanimous decision made by the Council of the University.