South Africa
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01:13
South African President Zuma Upbeat About Africa's Prospects
Added 152 Views / 0 LikesThe World Economic Forum on Africa has kicked off in Durban. South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has visited some of the exhibitions at the International Convention Centre. WEF Africa aims to promotw inclusive growth and address the many imbalances on the
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01:40
New Energy Source Unveiled At WEF
Added 122 Views / 0 LikesA new energy resource has been unveiled at the World Economic Forum for Africa in Durban, South Africa. Its will significantly reduce the time on research and cost of visiting countries to understand energy requirements and investment opportunities. The E
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06:49
South Africa’s New Finance Minister Meets With Labor Leaders, Investors
Added 116 Views / 0 LikesSouth Africa's new finance minister Malusi Gigaba has been meeting with social partners including labour and business leaders over the past couple of days since he was sworn in to reassure them of government plans. Angelo Coppola has more. Subscribe to us
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00:59
Rand Strengthens As Protests Against President Zuma Continue
Added 120 Views / 0 LikesThousands of people rallied in South Africa's capital to call for President Jacob Zuma to resign in the second major demonstration against him in less than a week. Meanwhile though, the rand strengthened. At least 10,000 people were expected to take part
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02:23
Fear Of Job Losses, Rising Poverty As South Africa Slips Into Recession
Added 119 Views / 0 LikesSouth Africa's new Finance Minister, Malusi Gigaba, has a tough job ahead of him. Since taking office a week ago, the economy has been downgraded to junk by two major ratings agencies. There are now fears of mounting job losses and rising poverty as the c
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05:08
Fitch Now Downgrades South Africa Credit Rating To Junk Status
Added 119 Views / 0 LikesFitch Ratings has announced the downgrade of South Africa to sub investment grade or junk status. It changed its rating to 'BB+' from 'BBB-', with the outlook stable. The ratings agency says that the recent Cabinet reshuffle is likely to result in a chang
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02:54
85-year-old Larkin Looking To Participate In Sixth Half Marathon
Added 125 Views / 0 LikesCape Town's Two Oceans Race is fast approaching and one contender is set to break the age barrier in spectacular fashion. CGTN's Julie Scheier now brings us the amazing story of Deirdre Larkin, an 85-year-old woman, who runs 60 races a year and who will b
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00:50
Rand, Bonds Suffer After Firing Of Finance Minister Gordhan
Added 117 Views / 0 LikesThe South African rand is experiencing its worst week since 2015 at 13.47 against the US dollar. The fall comes after President Jacob Zuma fired his Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, raising a myriad of concerns about the country' investment-grade credit r
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01:58
Triumphant Proteas Now Looking Ahead To Champions Trophy
Added 113 Views / 0 LikesSouth Africa's triumphant Test Cricket squad arrived back in Johannesburg late on Thursday night after a successful tour of New Zealand which culminated in a 1 - 0 test series victory and ensured the Proteas finished the season second on the ICC test rank
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03:14
Over 20 Rhino Poachers Arrested In Kruger National Park In The Past Two Weeks
Added 119 Views / 0 LikesMore than 20 rhino poachers have been arrested in the Kruger National Park in the past two weeks. The arrests were made in different anti-poaching operations inside the park, in which a ranger lost his life. The Kruger National Park Management Team says i
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02:45
South African Town Tells Its Story Through An Arts And Cultural Lens
Added 115 Views / 0 LikesNow, let's head to South Africa, where residents of the Johannesburg suburb of Hillbrow's voice can be heard far and wide. Although the area is known for the challenges that afflict it, an outreach foundation has enabled the community to express their str
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04:59
South African Liberation Icon Dies Peacefully At The Age Of 87
Added 120 Views / 0 LikesSouth Africa is in mourning, after losing yet another hero of its Anti-Apartheid struggle. Ahmed Kathrada, who spent 26 years behind bars, with Nelson Mandela, died in a Johannesburg hospital in the early hours of Tuesday. He died from complications, whil
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05:13
No Clarity On Whether South African Finance Minister Has Been Fired
Added 123 Views / 0 LikesThere's still not word from the country's presidency on the fate of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. There's also still no work on why President Jacob Zuma recalled him from an investor roadshow in the UK. The Finance Minister landed on Tuesday in South A
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02:48
Hundreds Demonstrate Against Xenophobia In Johannesburg
Added 122 Views / 0 LikesHundreds of people marched Tuesday in Johannesburg against xenophobic violence. The premier of the Gauteng Province addressed demonstrators, and says irresponsible statements from leaders are fanning the violence.
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02:36
S. Africa's Kruger National Park Saving Rhinos From Extinction
Added 122 Views / 0 LikesRhino poaching in South Africa's Kruger National Park is still a daily occurrence. But the park's entire team is working hard to protect the species. And save it from extinction.
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05:24
South African President Orders Finance Minister To Abort Investor Roadshow
Added 123 Views / 0 LikesSouth African President Jacob Zuma ordered Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan to abort a week-long roadshow meeting with investors and rating companies in London and the U.S., heightening concern that he's preparing a cabinet reshuffle. Gordhan, who left Sou
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01:55
Plugging Up Unseen Water Leaks
Added 121 Views / 0 LikesFor anyone who's had an unseen water leak in their home or perhaps in their garden, help is at hand. A South African entrepreneur and technical expert may have just the answer for you , and its thanks to an incubator program run by SAB Miller. CGTN's Ange
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02:37
Researchers Counting Cost Of Drought On Wildlife At Kruger National Park
Added 120 Views / 0 LikesSouth African researchers and scientists at the Kruger National Parks are still counting the cost of the harsh drought in the park last year. They say the drought had both good and bad effects on the animal and plant species. Kruger has survived drought b
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03:18
INTERVIEW: Millions Of People Still Have No Access To Safe Water
Added 112 Views / 0 LikesA little earlier we spoke to Doctor Anthony Turton in Johannesburg. He's an Environmental Advisor and Professor at the Centre for Environment Studies at the University of the Free State. We began by asking him what the point is of World Water Day, and wha
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02:16
World Water Day: Interfaith Leaders Seek Blessings Of The Water In Cape Town
Added 118 Views / 0 LikesLeaders from various faiths gathered at the foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town for World Water Day. They sought the Blessing of the Waters amid deepening drought in the Western Cape province. CGTN's Travers Andrews reports
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02:40
Mounting Pressure On SA Government To Re-distribute Land
Added 124 Views / 0 LikesLand ownership is a very sensitive and emotive subject in Africa. And in South Africa, land reform is one of the most contentious issues. Critics argue that the pace is too slow - and the government agrees. Speeding things up though could mean changing th
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04:20
INTERVIEW: Slowdown Of Economic Growth In South Africa Largely Due To Prolonged Drought
Added 123 Views / 0 LikesG20 finance ministers meeting has been going on in the German city of Baden Baden. Our reporter Guy Henderson caught a few moments with South Africa's finance minister Pravin Gordhan to capture his thoughts on South Africa's economy
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02:39
Steady Increase In Chinese Investment In Africa
Added 123 Views / 0 LikesThere has been a steady increase of Chinese investment in South Africa since the China-Africa Development Fund was announced in 2007. At that time there was an initial investment of 5 billion dollars. In 2015, China boosted that by a further 60 billion do
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04:28
Maimane Vs Zuma
Added 130 Views / 0 LikesPARLIAMENT, 16 March 2017 – DA leader Mmusi Maimane has accused President Jacob Zuma of defending an incompetent minister but firing a competent one. This is taking place during Zuma’s first Q&A of the year inParliament.
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08:55
Political Analyst Criticises Zuma On Grants
Added 131 Views / 0 LikesJOHANNESBURG, 16 March 2017 - A political analyst has criticised President Jacob Zuma for saying there's no crisis and that needy South Africans will receive their grants on April 1.
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02:24
Johannesburg Stock Exchange Alternative '4AX' Launched
Added 130 Views / 0 LikesIt's taken a little longer than expected with several legal challenges, and South Africa's investment arena now has an alternative to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. 4AX or For Africa Exchange. Angelo Coppola has been tracking this start-up since its ini
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02:31
Thousands Gather In Johannesburg For The Global Entrepreneurship Congress
Added 131 Views / 0 LikesEvery year, the Global Entrepreneurship Congress gathers thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, policy makers and other start up champions from more than 160 countries to identify new ways of helping entrepreneurs start new ventures around th
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05:29
SA Banks Oppose Criticism Of Their Lending Practices & Racial Inequality
Added 128 Views / 0 LikesBanks are going on the offensive after criticism by politicians of their lending practices and their record on addressing racial inequality. President Jacob Zuma has led attacks on lenders, accusing them of monopolising the financial services industry. He
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02:19
Enjoy Thrills Of Joburg Through 'The Jump City Challenge'
Added 135 Views / 0 LikesDesigned and built to push the limits of what you dreamed possible `The Jump City Challenge` takes participants on a 10km adrenaline pumping adventure through, over and around Johannesburg's favourite landmarks. CGTN´s Julie Scheier faced the challenge. T
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02:01
South Africa Embraces New Tech As It Grapples With Water Crisis
Added 130 Views / 0 LikesThe Water and Sanitation Ministry has lauded the British American tobacco company for being part of water saving solutions in that country. The company has introduced alternative technologies and innovative solutions to minimize the excessive use water. S
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01:25
South Africa Taxi Drivers Hold Airport Demonstration Against Uber
Added 134 Views / 0 LikesHundreds of South African taxi drivers blocked the main highway to Africa's busiest airport, O.R. Tambo International, protesting against ride-hailing company Uber. The protest by drivers with metered cabs caused very serious traffic jams on the two highw
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03:08
South Africa's Deputy President Concedes Economy Boosting Plans Insufficient
Added 125 Views / 0 LikesSouth African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has conceded that government's efforts to make the economy more inclusive haven't brought about enough change. He explained to members of Parliament that this is why the state is pushing ahead with radical ec
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03:07
Aquatic Weed Covers Popular Waterway Near Pretoria
Added 129 Views / 0 LikesHyacinth isn't new to the dam. Nutrient-rich water as a result of sewage spills and other phosphates, particularly after recent heavy rains, have spurned the growth of algae and hyacinth, an aquatic weed. There's an ecological effect, as the nature of the
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02:17
Officials Scratch Heads After Airport Robbery
Added 129 Views / 0 LikesJOHANNESBURG, 10 March 2017 - Officials are scratching their heads after another heist at OR Tambo International Airport. Tuesday’s robbery is not the first of its kind. In fact, thieves stole R100-million back in 2006.
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03:13
South African Researchers Identify Gene Causing Sudden Deaths Among Youths
Added 124 Views / 0 LikesMedical researchers in South Africa have identified a new gene, which is a major cause of sudden deaths among young people and athletes. The discovery of the gene has just been published in the prestigious U.S. Heart Disease Journal. Rene Del Carme has th
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02:38
Poultry Industry Engages FairPlay To Fight Illegal EU Chicken Imports
Added 130 Views / 0 LikesThe South African poultry industry is intensifying its fight against illegal chicken dumping by the European Union. The sector has brought on FairPlay to help fight its battle with the EU. The, non-profit organization was initiated by the crisis in the So
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01:35
South Africa Summoned To Appear Before Hague-based Court
Added 125 Views / 0 LikesDespite its revocation to withdraw from the ICC, South Africa is still not off the hook yet .The ICC has now issued summons to the south African government to appear before the court next month over its failure to arrest Sudan president Omar Al Bashir two
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03:13
Hundreds In South Africa Protest To Demand Dialogue To Ease Tension
Added 124 Views / 0 LikesHundreds of anti-xenophobia protesters took their grievances to the seat of government - the Union Buildings. They marched to demand that government must facilitate dialogue between locals and immigrants to defuse tensions between the two groups. The prot
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03:11
Foreign Investment Dropping In South Africa
Added 128 Views / 0 LikesThe continent's biggest economy is not expected to shoot the lights out in terms of economic growth in the short term. Economists agree that a concerted effort is needed. Angelo Coppola reports
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03:07
Football Unites Locals And Foreigners In Soweto
Added 127 Views / 0 LikesFootball is being used to battle xenophobia in the Soweto region of South Africa. The country has recently witnessed another flare-up of violence against foreigners. But some are using the beautiful game to promote peace. CGTN's Julie Scheier has that sto
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02:34
Millions In South Africa Concerned About Monthly Welfare Payments
Added 127 Views / 0 LikesIn South Africa millions of people are worried that they won't receive their social grants next month. The Department of Social Development insists that payments will be made. That's despite the expiry of the contract with the service provider. An ongoing
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01:06
South African Scientists Champion Super Crops To Boost Food Security
Added 129 Views / 0 LikesIn South Africa, agricultural research and technology is increasingly being used to mitigate effects of erratic weather patterns. But one of the major problems of malnutrition in Africa is not hunger but food that is not nutritious. Innovative research is
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01:58
Largest Black-owned Fishing Company Now Listed In The Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Added 128 Views / 0 LikesThe Johannesburg Stock Exchange welcomed its first listing for 2017 in the form of Premier Food and Fishing. The company listed in the Farming, Fishing and Plantations sector of the JSE's Main Board. It is the largest black-owned fishing company in South
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02:22
South Africa's President Zuma Tables No-compensation Land Expropriation Plan
Added 135 Views / 0 LikesSouth Africa is moving towards agricultural land expropriation -- without compensation.That's according to President Jacob Zuma. He made the comments at the launch of a government initiative to get more black people involved in agriculture. Angelo Coppola
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03:19
Zuma Reiterates South Africans Are Not Xenophobic
Added 128 Views / 0 LikesSouth Africa's President Jacob Zuma has reiterated that South Africans are NOT xenophobic. This is despite the continuing tensions between foreigners and locals that led to an outbreak of violence during last Friday's anti-immigration march. Zuma says Sou
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01:08
South Africa May Not Be Able To Afford To Host 2022 Commonwealth Games
Added 137 Views / 0 LikesSouth Africa's economy has been slowing and this could affect the country's desire to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Durban was awarded the hosting rights in 2015, after being the only city to make a confirmed bid. But according to Sports Minister Fiki
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04:15
More Looting Of Foreign-owned Shops In Johannesburg
Added 129 Views / 0 Likesabout 100 people have ransacked foreign-owned stores in Johannesburg in the latest wave of violence rocking the country. Doors and windows were smashed overnight, and food and other goods strewn on the floor in stores believed to belong to illegal immigra
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03:48
136 People Arrested In Connection With Anti-migrants Violence
Added 131 Views / 0 LikesMore than one hundred and 36 people have been arrested, in relation to tensions between foreigners and locals. Authorities say that despite government pleas for peace - damage to property, acts of violence and looting continue to be reported in Pretoria.
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03:13
Relief For Low Income Earners, Tax Introduced For High Earners
Added 128 Views / 0 Likesordinary South Africans seem to have escaped the full onslaught of tax reform with the rich being targeted in this year's national budget. But this might be short-lived, as the government will need to find other ways of increasing revenue. The Treasury ne
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01:19
South Africa Foreign Affairs Minister Holds Talks With 30 African Ambassadors
Added 130 Views / 0 LikesSouth Africa government has been trying to quell tensions between citizens and foreigners, following the recent spate of xenophobic attacks. Home Affairs Minister Melusi Gigaba convened a meeting with 30 African ambassadors on Friday. Gigaba told the amba