Tag: SOUTH AFRICA
Another Nigerian shot dead in South Africa
The Nigerian community in South Africa has expressed shock over the killing of another Nigerian, Martin Ebuzoeme, by unknown assailants in that country.
President of...
Victor Gomes: The South African referee who rejected bribe in Nigeria
Nigerian champion, Plateau United, displayed character to shrug aside visiting USM Alger of Algeria 2-1 in the CAF Confederations Cup last weekend.
The Peace Boys triumphed...
Buhari mourns Winnie Mandela
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the passing away of South-Africa’s anti-apartheid icon, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, as a huge loss to Africa.
The president, in a condolence...
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela dies at 81
South African anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela died peacefully on Monday after a protracted illness, a family spokesman said.
She was married to former South Africa...
I retired from football because of traffic, Steven Piennar reveals
South African football icon, Steven Pienaar, says waking up earlier than he had ever done in his career to beat traffic before training at local...
Putin congratulates new President Ramaphosa
President Vladimir Putin of Russia has congratulated Cyril Ramaphosa on his election as the President of South Africa, the Kremlin’s press service said Friday.
Putin...
Zuma’s resignation saved SA from crisis – Ali Wakili
Sen. Ali Wakili (APC-Bauchi South) has said that the resignation of South African president has saved the country from unwanted crisis.
President Jacob Zuma resigned...
Cyril Ramaphosa takes over as South African president
Newly elected President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would work hard “not to disappoint the people of South Africa”.
Ramaphosa made the pledge in brief remarks...
Disgraced Jacob Zuma resigns as South African president
Embattled Jacob Zuma resigned as President of South Africa on Wednesday, reluctantly heeding orders by the ruling African National Congress (ANC) to bring an...
Nigerian stabs two compatriots to death in South Africa
The Nigerian Community in South Africa has confirmed that two members were killed by a Nigerian early on Saturday.
Secretary of the Nigerian Union in...