King Mswati changes Swaziland’s name
King Mswati III has renamed the Kingdom of Swaziland eSwatini. He made the announcement on the 50th anniversary of the country’s independence which coincides with his 50th birthday. ends intro He’s used the name – which means place of the Swazis in the local Swati language -a number of times before: At the United Nations […]
Commonwealth leaders decide who should head the body when Queen Elizabeth steps down
Commonwealth leaders, without South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, are meeting at Windsor Castle today to decide who should head the 53-nation body when Queen Elizabeth steps down. The monarch, who has led the Commonwealth since 1952 has expressed a fervent wish that Prince Charles succeeds her. The Queen expressed her wish when she opened the […]
Body of missing French triathlete found in Port Elizabeth harbor
The body has been found of a French triathlete who went missing on the eve of the South African Iron Man championship last weekend. It was recovered from the Port Elizabeth harbor. No could play is suspected and an inquest docket has been opened. The body of David Bellet-Brissaud was identified by his brother Gael. […]