Bbc news south africa today
Here are the latest news stories from BBC News South Africa:
Top Stories
- South Africa's Ramaphosa faces no-confidence vote: The South African parliament is set to hold a no-confidence vote in President Cyril Ramaphosa, following allegations of corruption and abuse of power.
- SA's economy contracts by 0.7% in Q1: South Africa's economy has contracted by 0.7% in the first quarter of the year, according to official figures, amid concerns over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- ANC's Ramaphosa faces internal party pressure: President Ramaphosa is facing growing pressure from within his own party, the African National Congress (ANC), over allegations of corruption and mismanagement.
Regional News
- Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa wins election: Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has won the country's presidential election, according to official results, despite opposition claims of fraud.
- Nigeria's Buhari seeks re-election: Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has announced his intention to seek re-election in the country's upcoming presidential election.
- Kenya's election commission rejects opposition claims: Kenya's election commission has rejected claims of fraud and irregularities made by the opposition in the country's recent presidential election.
International News
- US and China agree to phase one trade deal: The United States and China have agreed to a phase one trade deal, which aims to reduce tensions between the two countries and increase trade.
- UK and EU reach Brexit deal: The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a deal on the terms of the UK's withdrawal from the EU, known as Brexit.
- Iran's Rouhani warns of 'war' if US imposes new sanctions: Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has warned that his country will respond with "war" if the United States imposes new sanctions on Iran.
Sports
- South Africa's Proteas lose to India in T20 series: South Africa's cricket team, the Proteas, have lost the T20 series to India, despite a strong performance from their batsmen.
- SA's rugby team beats Argentina in Tri Nations: South Africa's rugby team has beaten Argentina in the Tri Nations tournament, maintaining their unbeaten record in the competition.
Weather
- Severe weather warning issued for SA's Western Cape: A severe weather warning has been issued for the Western Cape province of South Africa, with heavy rain and strong winds expected in the region.
- Heatwave hits SA's Gauteng province: A heatwave has hit the Gauteng province of South Africa, with temperatures expected to reach up to 35°C (95°F) in some areas.
Please note that these are just some of the latest news stories from BBC News South Africa, and are subject to change.