Tag: South Africa
It was seen for the first time! Everything came to light when a seal bit a dog… This time the rabies virus spread to marine life
South Africa is shaken by this news! This time, rabies has spread to marine animals. Scientists emphasized that this is the first time this has been seen. State veterinarian Lesley…
In conflicts in Africa, the resurgence of drones raises questions
The Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo (AAD), a trade show dedicated to aeronautics and defence issues, takes place from 18 to 22 September in Pretoria, South Africa. This 2024 edition…
In South Africa, political tensions over language teaching
In South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa finally signed the education law, passed before last May’s elections, this Friday, despite opposition from parties in the coalition government. To avoid imploding this…
First divisions within the national unity government
South Africa is seeing the first cracks appear in its national unity government. The object of discord: an education law, voted in May 2024 by Parliament, and that President Cyril…
Justice Minister in the Hot Seat After Corruption Accusations
In South Africa, Justice Minister Thembi Simelane had to explain herself before Parliament at the end of last week following accusations of corruption. She allegedly received a loan in 2016,…
Police find nearly 90 Ethiopian migrants held captive in Johannesburg
In South Africa, nearly 90 people were found by police in the suburbs of Johannesburg. According to the South African authorities, they were living in ” inhumane conditions ” and…
In South Africa, pressure to relocate the summit planned for Zimbabwe
In Southern Africa, all eyes are on Zimbabwe, as the country is due to host the SADC summit in its capital on 17 August. President Emmerson Mnangagwa is then due…
Tatjana Smith, after a fourth Olympic medal, retirement?
Three days after her victory in the 100m breaststroke, Tatjana Smith went for silver in these 2024 Olympic Games. On Thursday, August 1, the swimmer failed to retain her Olympic…
France crushes South Africa and heads into the rugby 7s final
The French rugby sevens team secured its place in the final of the Olympic tournament by beating South Africa (19-5) in the last four, this Saturday, July 27 at the…
Rugby 7s Blues stall against USA before facing Uruguay
The French rugby 7s team kicked off the French Olympics by drawing with the United States (12-12) on Wednesday, July 24 at the Stade de France. They will need to…