Analysts say voter frustration over corruption and other issues are making South Africa’s November 1 local elections impossible to predict. For VOA, Linda Givetash reports from Johannesburg. Camera: Zaheer Cassim.
Analysts say voter frustration over corruption and other issues are making November 1 local elections impossible to predict
The ruling African National Congress will be tested on its riots response in local elections on November 1. Linda Givetash reports from Johannesburg. Camera: Zaheer Cassim, Producer: Henry Hernandez
With the COVID-19 pandemic, South Africa has seen hunger increase nearly threefold, according to a national survey. One man is helping to tackle the problem by launching community farms to help feed inner city residents. Linda Givetash reports from Johannesburg.
China's announcement - it will no longer fund foreign coal projects - could mark the end for new plants in South Africa
Pandemic-related UK travel restrictions are taking a toll on South African tourism and people wanting to visit their families in Britain
The Inside Story examines the challenges of getting COVID-19 vaccines into more arms as the Delta variant spreads faster and further. VOA Correspondent Elizabeth Lee hosts. Airdate: September 2, 2021.
Nearly 35% of people are unemployed, with rates hitting 41% among Black women
University of Johannesburg brings students into virtual laboratories
The Muslim Association of South Africa is now offering door-to-door COVID vaccinations to increase uptake
The Muslim Association of South Africa offers door-to-door COVID-19 vaccinations
Addressing a judicial inquiry on graft this week, Ramaphosa said a line had been drawn in the sand and said the party is going to be very serious in dealing with corruption
A new mentorship program is helping young women enter the male-dominated industry
The program focuses on young women and provides training to assist them in entering the male-dominated industry
Protesters say arrests exemplify lack of freedom in the country
Owners of pillaged shops say they have no trust in government