7+ hour, 2+ min ago  (485+ words) Meanwhile, thousands more Malawian nationals arrived at the first deportation center, also in the city of Durban, in an area known as Sherwood, where an estimated 10, 000 have been camping for more than a week, waiting to be sent home. On…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (198+ words) Taiwan's foreign ministry said the scholars' passports and mobile phones were confiscated and they were detained for more than 20 hours before being deported. Kenya defended its decision to deport the Taiwanese nationals. Foreign Ministry Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei said his…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (518+ words) The events of June 16, 1976 " now commemorated annually as Youth Day " are considered a turning point in South Africa's liberation struggle against white minority rule. They ignited more demonstrations in various parts of the country, fueled more resistance against the apartheid…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (357+ words) Ibrahim, formerly known as Dollar Brand, passed away peacefully in Germany following a short illness, surrounded by loved ones, the statement issued on behalf of his family said. Born in Cape Town, Ibrahim rose to international prominence as a pianist,…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (693+ words) The shooting carried out by multiple suspects in an informal settlement of shacks in Johannesburg left 12 people dead and at least 15 wounded, according to authorities. There have not been any arrests. South Africa's president deployed the army to the streets…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (697+ words) After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived. This year's tournament " which is hosted by the U. S. , Canada and Mexico " was expanded to 48 teams that will play in 16 stadiums in a record 104 matches over the 39-day tournament. Mexico…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago  (175+ words) Amid escalating protests and social tensions in Mexico's capital, more than 80, 000 fans were making their way to Mexico City Stadium " better known as Azteca Stadium. It got a much-needed facelift ahead of the 48-team tournament that Mexico is hosting alongside…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago  (369+ words) A total of 262 passengers and three officials were on board the flight to Lagos, according to Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry earlier said over 1, 000 Nigerians have "registered for voluntary return. Authorities in South Africa said the returnees were…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (263+ words) Police said they believe more than 10 suspects were driven in a minibus to an informal settlement in the Cleveland suburb of Johannesburg late on Tuesday night and once there, opened fire on people. South Africa has seen several high-profile mass…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (685+ words) The 29-year-old Kasu said the local burial society arrived to save the day, carrying huge pots and sacks of corn meal and other supplies. They even lit the cooking fire. "That's the time I decided to join them," she said....