Tag: South Africa
South Africa’s economy plummets by most in a decade
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - South Africa's economy dropped by the most in a decade in the first quarter of this year, the government announced on...
Mozambique seeks $3.2 billion to recover from cyclones
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Mozambique says it needs $3.2 billion to recover from a pair of powerful tropical cyclones that ripped into the southern African...
Ramaphosa takes oath as South Africa’s president
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) - Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in for a five-year term as South Africa's president on Saturday, with a delicate fight...
Ramaphosa takes oath as South Africa’s president
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) - Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in for a five-year term as South Africa's president.He took the oath of office...
Botswana lifts ban on elephant hunting, to some anger
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Botswana has lifted its ban on elephant hunting in a country with the world's highest number of the animals, a decision...
Botswana lifts ban on elephant hunting, to some anger
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Botswana has lifted its ban on elephant hunting in a country with the world's highest number of the animals, a decision...
South Africa’s Ramaphosa starts crackdown on corruption
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - South African President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa has taken steps to crack down on corruption Wednesday as the country's new parliament voted him...
South Africa ex-president Jacob Zuma in court for corruption
PIETERMARITZBURG, South Africa (AP) - Former South African president Jacob Zuma is in court facing charges of corruption, money laundering and racketeering.Zuma, 77, appeared...
Arnold Schwarzenegger assaulted during event in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - An unknown man assaulted actor Arnold Schwarzenegger during a public appearance in South Africa on Saturday, but the 71-year-old appeared to...
Samantha Mewis scores twice to lead US past South Africa 3-0
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Samantha Mewis is finding her stride again just in time for her first World Cup.Mewis scored goals in both...
