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Political rumors could lead South Africans to believe that the next person to lead the country would be a sugar daddy, or a person known locally as a “blesser.””Vice President Cyril Ramaphosa modeled moral and ethical leadership in his presidential campaign, but he does not appear to be practicing what he preaches,” the Sunday Independent read. Newspaper September 3rd Reed What is the latest sex scandal starring a South African politician?South Africa is an outwardly conservative society based on the family unit. Mr Lampahosa, long seen as South Africa's next president, is the latest in a string of political heavyweights…

I just made friends with a wonderful 21-year-old rhinoceros. We were in a dense bush valley in South Africa's Eastern Cape province when Africa's most famous black rhinoceros, called Sibla, revealed a closely guarded secret. Shibra was born in the wilds of Namibia in 1984, but was captured and sent to the Lisbon Zoo five years later. She was rescued in her 1990 and taken to Augrabies Falls National Park in South Africa. And at the glorious age of 10, she mated with a wild bull and gave birth to her first calf. This was a major milestone for black…

I just made friends with a wonderful 21-year-old rhinoceros. We were in a dense bush valley in South Africa's Eastern Cape province when Africa's most famous black rhinoceros, called Sibla, revealed a closely guarded secret. Shibra was born in the wilds of Namibia in 1984, but was captured and sent to the Lisbon Zoo five years later. She was rescued in her 1990 and taken to Augrabies Falls National Park in South Africa. And at the glorious age of 10, she mated with a wild bull and gave birth to her first calf. This was a major milestone for black…

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Ratings agency Moody's said on Wednesday that political tensions within the ruling African National Congress (ANC) would weigh on South Africa's growth, a week after President Jacob Zuma quit after surviving a no-confidence vote in the country's parliament.The no-confidence motion signals waning support for Zuma among ANC lawmakers, raising the possibility of political turmoil within the party and potentially affecting the fight to choose his successor at the party's conference in December. Click here to connect with us on WhatsAppWith the economy sliding back into recession and questions growing about the reliability of financial institutions, there is…

South Africans are not happy. According to the recent Bloomberg Misery Index, South Africa is the second most miserable country on earth. The top emerging country is Venezuela. This is not all that surprising, given that the country is embroiled in a multifaceted crisis. It also has one of the highest unemployment and inequality levels in the world. Unfortunately, recent downgrades by credit rating agencies and the fact that the country is in recession mean that this terrible situation is unlikely to get better anytime soon. As a result, South Africa's poor have little chance of improving their lives. They…

Like being human itself, good music has many elements. It can also offer anti-establishment anthems and moments of heart-wrenching beauty. It can be a voice of war or an agent of peace. It can stir up feelings of giddy joy or heart-breaking sadness within us. But when it comes to good music, one thing remains the same. Music provides insight into what it means to be human and in doing so connects us to each other. Connection is central to the mission of Demogoroth Satanum, South Africa's first all-black black metal band. They want to connect black fans to a…

Celebrations outside the Western Cape High Court after ruling against the South African government's proposed nuclear deal.The Cape Town High Court has delivered a potentially fatal blow to the South African government's plans to bulldoze through a nuclear energy deal, declaring the plans invalid. The report found that the government did not follow due process in making the decision to pursue the nuclear power option, as well as in other important areas. The court's ruling fulfills President Jacob Zuma's desire to finalize his nuclear program before leaving office in 2019, once his term ends. The suit was brought to court…

The Cape Town High Court has delivered a potentially fatal blow to the South African government's plans to bulldoze through a nuclear energy deal, declaring the plans invalid. The report found that the government did not follow due process in making the decision to pursue the nuclear power option, as well as in other important areas. The court's ruling fulfills President Jacob Zuma's desire to finalize his nuclear program before leaving office in 2019, once his term ends. The suit was brought to court by Earthlife Africa and the Southern African Faith Community and Environmental Research Institute. The two NGOs…

Cal Tire Mining Tire Group has acquired Tire Corporation's South African operations. The transaction, for an undisclosed amount, is expected to enable South African Tire Corporation to continue the growth it has achieved over the past decade. Tire Corporation customers will also have access to Kal Tire services, including the unique Ultra Kal Tire repair process for Ultra class tires. “Tire Corporation is a recognized market leader in the service and distribution of underground mining tires, and we are excited to bring that capability and strength to Cal Tire,” said Sr. said Dan Allan, President. We have been…

Protesters hold placards as they march in South Africa's capital to protest against President Jacob Zuma, April 12, 2017 in Pretoria, South Africa. Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters At the end of March, South African President Jacob Zuma reshuffled his cabinet overnight, replacing most of his ministers and deputy ministers with supporters and political allies, including his respected finance minister, Prabhan Gordhan. South Africa's currency, the rand, came under pressure after the restructuring, with rating agencies S&P and Fitch downgrading South Africa's credit rating to junk shortly thereafter.Meanwhile, thousands of South Africans flooded the capital Pretoria on Wednesday in the second major Zuma…