Africa Articles

Thoko Didiza Emerges as Surprise Contender for ANC Top Job

Johnson Progress National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has thrown her hat into the ring as a contender to succeed Cyril Ramaphosa as African National Congress (ANC) president, with insiders revealing she's being backed by Ramaphosa himself and party national...

Zambia’s Former President Edgar Lungu Remains Unburied Amidst Family-Government Funeral Row

Johnson Progress The late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu's remains are yet to be buried nearly six months after his passing due to an ongoing dispute between his family and the Zambian government over funeral arrangements. According to reports, the family had...

South Africa set to Pull out of G20

Staff Reporter South Africa has announced that it is prepared to suspend its participation in the G20 for a year, following the United States' decision to bar the nation from the 2026 summit and its associated meetings. The move, confirmed by the US during its...

South African Parliament Rejects Proposal to Raise Matric Pass Mark to 50%

Johnson Progress The South African Parliament has rejected a proposal to increase the minimum pass mark for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) from 30% to 50%. The motion, tabled by Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane, was defeated by 190 votes to...
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