South Africa
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04:59
South African Liberation Icon Dies Peacefully At The Age Of 87
Added 281 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 297 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 309 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 299 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 295 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 287 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 252 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 276 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 278 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 281 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 288 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 275 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 283 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 289 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 282 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 293 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 278 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 327 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 273 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 281 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 279 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 285 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 285 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 285 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 294 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 264 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 276 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 281 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 231 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 284 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 281 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 269 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 254 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 246 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 287 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 290 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 299 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 300 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 286 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
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01:28
South Africa Community Organization To March Against Illegal Immigrants
Added 309 Views / 0 LikesTensions are simmering in Pretoria townships. The Mamelodi Concerned Residents organisation is forging ahead with a march against migrants. The residents are blaming foreign nationals for rampant crime and other illicit activities in their communities. Mi
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06:52
South African Treasury Announces Plans To Plug The Gaps In The Economy
Added 285 Views / 0 LikesSouth Africa's Finance Minister has delivered a sobering budget speech. Pravin Gordhan has outlined the challenges and the Treasury's plans to correct some of the imbalances. But he's warned that the economy remains weak and there are still tough times ah
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02:00
South African Finance Minister Issues Warning To Banks Implicated In Graft
Added 299 Views / 0 LikesSouth African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has also issued a stern warning to those dealing in corrupt activities. The Competition Commission found 17 banks, local and international, including JP Morgan Chase, Standard Bank, Barclays and Citi Bank, gui
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01:39
Home Affairs Minister Gigaba: Govt Doing All It Can To Quash Wave Of Violence
Added 297 Views / 0 LikesSouth Africa's Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says the government is doing everything in its power to quell the recent wave of xenophobic attacks. The tensions, he says, are as a result friction between local citizens and foreign nationals over a ran
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00:48
Barclays UK To Cut Stake In African Operation To Below 50%
Added 297 Views / 0 LikesBarclays UK has agreed to pay Barclays Africa nearly 1 billion dollars to split from its African business. This will pave the way for the British bank to cut its stake to below 50 percent in its African operation. Barclays Africa says the money would be u
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02:45
Owls For Rodents Project Helps Bring Down Rodent Infestation In South Africa
Added 284 Views / 0 LikesA unique project in one of Johannesburg's most notorious townships is helping bring down rodent infestation in Alexandra by relying on Owls. CGTN`s Julie Scheier has more
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09:38
INTERVIEW: Violence Against Foreign Nationals Living In South Africa
Added 292 Views / 0 LikesTensions are rising between Nigeria and South Africa, following a spate of attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa's capital, Pretoria. In the latest development, Nigeria's Foreign Minister has summoned the South African ambassador, to answer question
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04:34
STEINHOFF SHOPRITE Negotiations Terminated After Failure To Agree On Exchange Ratio
Added 289 Views / 0 LikesShoprite and Steinhoff's share prices have jumped 7 percent and 6 percent respectively after the retailers called off the proposed merger. A statement from the companies said that the Public Investment Corporation, Titan and Steinhoff did not reach an agr
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01:51
New Zealand Seek To Halt South African Cricket Juggernaut
Added 296 Views / 0 LikesSouth Africa will be hunting for their second victory over New Zealand in their test cricket series match. Buoyed by their four-wicket victory in the One Day International opener, the Proteas will be chasing their 13th consecutive victory in Christchurch
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02:23
Canadian Medics Train New Staff At Mandela Children's Hospital
Added 302 Views / 0 LikesThe Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital in Johannesburg is heading into its second phase of development. This involves identifying and training staff and helping to build management capacity. Canada is very involved in this stage of the process, as Angelo
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03:28
South African Urges People Not To Hide Their Scars, Blemishes
Added 238 Views / 0 LikesA unique initiative in South Africa is helping thousands of people embrace their physical flaws. Rock Scars creates awareness about unsightly skin conditions. It also encourages participants to celebrate their scars and imperfections helping to build self