South Africa is set to hold a huge protest march against xenophobic attacks in Durban following a surge of attacks on foreigners. Organizers of the march said about 10,000 people were expected in the city’s biggest show of solidarity with foreigners. At least five people have been killed and foreign-owned shops looted in attacks in…
South Africa Marks Mandela Anniversary
South Africans today mark the first anniversary of the death of Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid hero, who died last year at the age of 95. Official ceremonies to mark the anniversary of the former South African president will include an interfaith prayer service early on Friday, followed by a wreath-laying commemoration by veterans of the anti-apartheid…
Building Collapse: Synagogue Reveals Name of Contractor
Hardrock Construction and Engineering Company is the company that handled the construction of the collapsed six-storey building belonging to the Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, the church’s lawyer told the coroner inquest probing the cause of the building collapse on Wednesday. The church had previously refused to furnish the coroner with the name of…
67 South Africans died in Synagogue building collapse –Zuma
Jacob Zuma, President of South Africa has said 67 South African citizens died in the building collapse that occurred at the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Nigeria in a statement issued on Tuesday. “This is a particularly difficult time for South Africa. Not in the recent history of our country have we had this large…