Thuso Khumalo

Zimbabweans Living in South Africa Protest Election Outcome

Zimbabweans living in South Africa filled the streets on Friday in several cities, demonstrating and calling for a re-run of Zimbabwe’s Aug. 23 elections. Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared the winner by the southern African nation’s election commission, a result disputed by the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change, CCC. The protesters gathering in Cape Town, Pretoria and Johannesburg objected to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s endorsement of Mnangagwa, demanding a new round of free and fair elections. Reporter Thuso Khumalo spoke to some of the protesters in Johannesburg.

Johannesburg Fire Kills Over 70, Injures Over 40

South African officials Thursday opened an investigation into a fire that burnt down an apartment block in the nation’s biggest city, Johannesburg, leaving over 70 people dead and over 40 injured. For VOA, reporter Thuso Khumalo visited the site and produced this report.

Ghanaian Youth: This How We Want our Africa

As the world marks International Youth Day Saturday, United Nations is encouraging young people around the world to learn skills to help build a sustainable world while urging stakeholders to address youth disparities in the green transition. VOA Africa spoke to youth in Ghana about the day and asked: “What is the Africa you want to see?”

South African Youth: This How We Want our Africa

As the world marks International Youth Day Saturday, United Nations is encouraging young people around the world to learn skills to help build a sustainable world while urging stakeholders to address youth disparities in the green transition. VOA Africa spoke to youth in South Africa about the day and asked: “What is the Africa you want to see?”

Cape Town Taxi Strike Leaves 2 Dead, Commuters Stranded

JOHANNESBURG — City authorities in Cape Town, South Africa, expressed concern Monday after a taxi strike turned violent leaving at least two people dead, roads blocked and thousands of commuters stranded.

Ramaphosa Heads to Russia After Putin-BRICS Decision

JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to travel to Russia for the two-day Russia-Africa summit starting July 27 — a visit coming after the nation faced pressure and a high court ruled in favor of the arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin if he attended the August BRICS summit.

Young South Africans Mark 'Youth Day' Listing Their Challenges

SOWETO — Young people in South Africa Friday gathered at the Hector Pieterson Memorial Center in Soweto to commemorate Youth Day sounding a call for the government to pay more attention to the challenges they are facing.

South Africa's Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Extended

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa's Department of Home Affairs has announced another six-month extension to the June 30 deadline for Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holders, a welcomed relief for close to 200,000 Zimbabweans living in the southern African nation.

South African Protesters Call for Deportation of Illegal Immigrants

PRETORIA — Several community pressure groups and smaller political parties Thursday marched to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's offices at the Union Buildings in the nation's administrative capital, Pretoria, demanding that all illegal immigrants leave the country.

South Africa Commemorates Africa Day Amid Migrant Tensions

South Africa on Thursday joined the rest of the continent in celebrating Africa Day. The celebration took place at a time when anti-foreigner sentiment, especially directed to African migrants, continues to increase. South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the main celebrations in Johannesburg. VOA reporter Thuso Khumalo has more.

Migrants Welcome South Africa Healthcare Ruling

JOHANNESBURG — Migrants in South Africa are celebrating a victory after the Johannesburg High Court declared null and void all regulations denying them free healthcare in government hospitals.

Amnesty Rights Report Paints Worrying Picture of Southern Africa

JOHANNESBURG — An Amnesty International report on human rights paints a grim picture of southern Africa, highlighting troubling abuses in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zambia and Eswatini.

South African Opposition Party Protests Ramaphosa's Presidency

South Africa braced for protests Monday amid calls by the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters for a "national shutdown" to force President Cyril Ramaphosa out of office over the economy and energy crisis. Police and soldiers were deployed heavily across the country. VOA’s Thuso Khumalo reports from Johannesburg.

South Africa Hospital Strikes Leave Patients Dead

JOHANNESBURG —South African health authorities Thursday said a nationwide strike by doctors and nurses that started Monday after practitioners demanded a 10 percent wage increase has profusely impacted major hospitals and, in some circumstances, led to the death of patients.

Fans of Rapper AKA Pay Their Respects

Fans of South African multiple award-winning artist Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA, bid farewell to the 35-year-old rap star who was shot dead last Saturday in the southeastern city of Durban. VOA’s Thuso Khumalo spoke to fans outside the memorial at the Sandton Convention Center in the Johannesburg suburb to hear their thoughts on the life and legacy of AKA.

Yellen Reinforces US Commitments on Africa Trip

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen concluded her three-day working visit to South Africa Friday after holding a series of engagements, which included meetings with President Cyril Ramaphosa and South African treasury and business leaders. As reporter Thuso Khumalo reports from Johannesburg, the key purpose of Yellen's visit was to deepen economic ties and expand investment opportunities as a follow up to President Joe Biden's promises at last month's U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit held in Washington. Yellen also stopped in Senegal and Zambia as part of her 10-day visit.

South African President Publishes Report Exposing State Corruption