South African remains preferred health destination for top Africans

South African hospitals remain a preferred destination for prominent Africans seeking medical care. Opposition leaders from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zimbabwe are currently receiving treatment here. ends intro Moise Katumbi is Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila’s powerful most powerful rival. He’s been charged with undermining state security. Katumbi’s followers say he’s […]

Deadline for decision whether to prosecute Jacob Zuma

National Prosecuting Authority boss Shaun Abrahams has until today  to decide whether to appeal or to proceed with prosecuting Jacob Zuma on 783 charges of fraud, corruption and racketeering. The opposition Democratic Alliance  has warned it’ll fight any attempt at shielding the president from having his day in court.   Last month, the High Court […]

First UN humanitarian aid summit starts in Turkey

The first UN humanitarian aid summit now underway in Turkey is an initiative first proposed by the world body’s  secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, more than four years ago. It’s goal is to ensure countries, organisations and relief workers cooperate in  addressing  global humanitarian crises. ends intro The two-day event is the first of its kind hoping […]