South Africa should take lead in fighting Ebola
As an African beacon of public health, South Africa should be doing more in the fight against the Ebola crisis. Professor Frans Viljoen of the Pretoria University Human Rights Centre says South Africa should step up and be prominent in the battle against the worst Ebola outbreak the world has seen. Professor Frans Viljoen was […]
Rescuers dig carefully at collapsed Lagos Church
Rescuers continue carefully to dig through the rubble of church building collapse in Nigeria’s commercial capital of Lagos – afraid that their delving might cause more damage and endanger anyone still alive. At least 67 South Africans are among the dead. Twelve dozen survivors have been pulled alive from the ruins. Ends intro Mystery still […]
No official information about miracle worker’s collapsed church
Nigerian rescue authorities are frustrated by the lack of information from the self-styled miracle worker who’s church in Lagos collapsed last Friday killing at least 67 South Africans. Preacher TB Joshua initially said only a few people were injured when the building came down. The official death toll is still less than the number given […]
Nigeria not forthcoming on SA dead in Lagos church collapse
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Maite Nkoane Mashebane’s about to brief the media on South African efforts to get details of nationals killed and injured last Friday’s church building collapse in Lagos. By all accounts neither the church nor the Nigerian authorities have been forthcoming. Both the presidency and the Department of International […]
Mystery of the men who arrived in SA with $9 million
South African police say they’re probing the illegal importation of 7.2 million euros into the country – ostensibly to buy arms. The National Prosecuting Authority says discovery of an invoice for helicopters and armaments intended to be used in Nigeria could indicate why three foreigners were bringing money into South Africa. Ends intro The million […]