Google co za news

Here are the latest news articles from Google News South Africa (co.za):

Top Stories

  1. Ramaphosa to address nation on COVID-19 pandemic: President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation on the COVID-19 pandemic, as the country battles a surge in cases. (News24)
  2. SA's COVID-19 cases surpass 3 million: South Africa has recorded over 3 million COVID-19 cases, with the country's positivity rate standing at 23.4%. (IOL)
  3. ANC's Ramaphosa faces no-confidence vote: The African National Congress (ANC) is set to hold a no-confidence vote in President Cyril Ramaphosa, amid growing discontent within the party. (Business Day)
  4. SA's economy contracts by 0.7% in Q2: South Africa's economy contracted by 0.7% in the second quarter of 2021, according to Statistics South Africa. (Fin24)
  5. EFF's Julius Malema arrested for inciting violence: Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has been arrested for allegedly inciting violence during a protest in Pretoria. (TimesLIVE)

Business

  1. SA's rand weakens against US dollar: The South African rand has weakened against the US dollar, amid concerns over the country's economic outlook. (Business Day)
  2. Shoprite to close 243 stores in SA: Retail giant Shoprite has announced plans to close 243 stores in South Africa, citing declining sales and increased competition. (Fin24)
  3. SA's unemployment rate rises to 32.5%: South Africa's unemployment rate has risen to 32.5%, according to the latest data from Statistics South Africa. (IOL)

Sports

  1. Bafana Bafana to face Ghana in World Cup qualifiers: South Africa's national football team, Bafana Bafana, will face Ghana in the World Cup qualifiers, with the first leg set to take place on November 13. (SABC News)
  2. SA's Proteas to face England in Test series: South Africa's national cricket team, the Proteas, will face England in a three-match Test series, starting on December 16. (ESPNcricinfo)

Entertainment

  1. SA's Idols winner to receive R1 million prize: The winner of the latest season of SA's Idols will receive a prize of R1 million, according to the show's producers. (TimesLIVE)
  2. SA's Trevor Noah to host Grammy Awards: South African comedian Trevor Noah will host the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, set to take place on January 31. (IOL)

These are just a few of the latest news articles from Google News South Africa. You can visit the website for more news and updates from around the country.