Southafrica news

Here are some recent news articles from South Africa:

Politics

• President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a new cabinet, with several changes and promotions. (Source: News24)
• The African National Congress (ANC) has announced its new leadership, with Ramaphosa re-elected as party president. (Source: TimesLive)
• The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has threatened to boycott the upcoming local government elections if their demands for electoral reforms are not met. (Source: IOL)

Economy

• The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has cut interest rates for the first time in three years, in an effort to boost the economy. (Source: Business Day)
• The country's unemployment rate has risen to 29.1%, with youth unemployment reaching 55.2%. (Source: Stats SA)
• The government has announced plans to increase funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help stimulate economic growth. (Source: Fin24)

Crime

• A group of robbers has been arrested after a dramatic shootout with police in Johannesburg. (Source: News24)
• The police have launched an investigation into the murder of a 19-year-old woman in Cape Town, which has sparked outrage on social media. (Source: IOL)
• The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced that it will be reviewing all cases of police brutality and corruption. (Source: TimesLive)

Health

• The government has announced plans to increase funding for the public healthcare system, including the hiring of more doctors and nurses. (Source: Health-e News)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised South Africa's efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, which has seen a significant decline in new infections. (Source: TimesLive)
• The country is experiencing a surge in cases of COVID-19, with the number of new infections rising by 20% in the past week. (Source: News24)

Sports

• The Springboks have won the Rugby World Cup, defeating England 32-12 in the final. (Source: Sport24)
• The Proteas have lost the first Test match against India, with the series now level at 1-1. (Source: ESPNcricinfo)
• The South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced plans to increase funding for women's football, including the hiring of more coaches and players. (Source: IOL)

Other

• A severe storm has hit the Western Cape, causing widespread damage and power outages. (Source: News24)
• The government has announced plans to increase funding for education, including the hiring of more teachers and the construction of new schools. (Source: TimesLive)
• The country is experiencing a severe drought, with many areas facing water shortages. (Source: IOL)