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Helicopter crashes near Cape Town, pilot dies

A helicopter on Thursday crashed in Strand, outside of Cape Town in South Africa with local media reporting that the pilot died on the spot.

SA court orders political parties to disclose funding sources

Political parties in South Africa are now required to disclose their sources of funding following a court ruling on Wednesday to that effect.

SA Parliament terminates contract with KPMG

The parliament of South Africa on Wednesday cut ties with renowned accountancy firm KPMG, by ending its contract with the company.

Zimbabwe: Pastor activist freed by court

The Zimbabwean pastor activist who has been standing trial on charges of subversion has been freed by a Magistrates court.

South Africans stage anti-government protests

Thousands of South Africans from the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) on Wednesday marched across various cities as part of a nationwide strike against corruption and President Jacob Zuma.

Angola’s new president Lourenco sworn in

The new president of Angola Joao Lourenco on Tuesday was sworn in at a ceremony in the country's capital Luanda after his ruling party, the MPLA won general elections last month.

Swazi King Mswati marries 14th wife

The King of Swaziland Mswati III has married his 14th wife, Siphelele Mashwama, a 19 year old daughter of Swazi politician Jabulile Mashwama.

Zimbabwe pastor on trial faces 20-year jail term

Zimbabwe put on trial on Monday an activist pastor accused of attempting to subvert the government, a charge that carries up to 20 years in prison on conviction, following protests last year against President Robert Mugabe’s handling of the economy.

Zimbabwe’s Mugabe mocks Donald Trump in UN speech

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe on Thursday mocked US president, Donald Trump in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Zuma’s critic Makhosi Khoza quits ANC

A very outspoken Member of Parliament in South Africa who has been a critic of the country's President, Jacob Zuma on Thursday announced that she has resigned from the ruling African National Congress (ANC).

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