IT’S clear who has pride of way here as a troop of lions waylay drivers. Geoffrey Veenendaal, 68, who took photos in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, said: “They just kept coming. I was gobsmacked." He added: “We were the second vehicle at the sighting when we spotted about five lions in the road. “The lions and lionesses and their cubs just kept on stepping out of the scrubland and into the road. “As fast as they appeared on the road, the lions left. The five lionesses were followed by at least 20 cubs.” COMES WITH BAGGAGE Oil tycoon's bride arrives at wedding with suitcases costing £230k CALIFORNIA BURNING Heartbreaking image of pet cat burnt to death in California wildfires ExclusiveNUCLEAR FEARS LA 'toxic risk' as California fire started at site of nuclear disaster SICK AUCTION ‘Virgin bride’ sold to highest bidder on Facebook for 500 cows, 3 cars and £7K 'STOP THE MOB’ Kids urged to 'Build The Wall' with … [Read more...] about Incredible photograph shows pack of lions and cubs blocking traffic in South Africa
South africa
South Africa’s home affairs minister Gigaba resigns
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has resigned, the presidency said on Tuesday, following calls from opposition parties to stand down in recent weeks over a High Court ruling which found he lied under oath. Gigaba, who was finance minister between March 2017 and February 2018, has denied any wrongdoing. Gigaba, who in February was reappointed home affairs minister, last month apologised over a private sex video that was leaked. (Reporting by Nqobile Dludla; Editing by James Macharia) … [Read more...] about South Africa’s home affairs minister Gigaba resigns
Palestine`s freedom remains priority: South Africa
By Hassan Isilow Johannesburg (Antara/Anadolu-OANA) - The State of Palestine remains a priority of South Africa`s current international diplomacy, South Africa`s minister of international relations and cooperation said Monday. Addressing reporters in the capital Pretoria, Lindiwe Sisulu said the South African government will continue to campaign for the independence of Palestine under a two-state solution. "We remain resolute that the people of Palestine will one day enjoy their independence," she said. Sisulu also marked the 14th anniversary of the funeral of late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. He was buried on this day in 2004 in the city of Ramallah. "Fourteen years after his death, the people of Palestine have yet to attain their independence," Sisulu said. Arafat enjoyed close relations with late South African President Nelson Mandela. South Africa established diplomatic relations with the state of Palestine in 1995, a year after the end of white minority rule. The South … [Read more...] about Palestine`s freedom remains priority: South Africa
Miller, Du Plessis hit tons as South Africa seal series
SYDNEY (Reuters) - David Miller and Faf du Plessis scored sparkling centuries in a partnership of 252 runs as South Africa beat Australia by 40 runs in a one-day international in Hobart on Sunday to win the three-match series 2-1. The Proteas skipper contributed 125 to South Africa's 320 for five but it was Miller's 139 that really caught the eye, a 108-ball assault on the Australian bowlers that featured 13 fours and four brutal sixes. Dale Steyn kept up the momentum by dismissing Chris Lynn with the first ball of the Australia innings, and his fellow pacemen Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi soon sent Aaron Finch and Travis Head on their way to reduce their hosts to 39-3. Shaun Marsh (106) steadied the innings in a fourth-wicket stand of 107 with Marcus Stoinis (63) but once he departed four balls after recording his sixth ODI century, home hopes of only a third win in 14 one-dayers this year faded. Steyn (3-45) returned to remove Alex Carey for 42, leaving Glenn Maxwell (35) as the … [Read more...] about Miller, Du Plessis hit tons as South Africa seal series
South Africa extradites primary suspect in Danish embezzlement case
Anna Britta Troelsgaard Nielsen arrives for her appearance at Randburg Magistrates Court in Johannesburg on November 8th. Photo: SIPHIWE SIBEKO/Ritzau Scanpix Authorities in South Africa on Thursday approved the extradition to Denmark of two suspects in a major case involving misappropriation of public funds. After two court procedures in Johannesburg on Thursday afternoon, judges decided to release Anna Britta Troelsgaard Nielsen and a second, male suspect to be escorted by Interpol officers to the South African city’s airport. They were then scheduled to be accompanied by Danish officers on a flight to Denmark and are expected to arrive on Friday. Nielsen, who is suspected of misappropriating 111 million kroner from the National Board of Social Services (Socialstyrelsen), an administrative department of the Ministry for Children and Social Affairs, was arrested in Johannesburg on Monday morning. The 64-year-old has been wanted internationally by Danish authorities since … [Read more...] about South Africa extradites primary suspect in Danish embezzlement case