South Africa News

Watch Live: President Ramaphosa addresses the nation on SA unrest

On Friday, Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Nthsavheni confirmed the death toll from the unrest in South Africa has risen to 212.

A total of 180 people were killed in KwaZulu-Natal and 32 in Gauteng.

Police arrested 1,692 people in connection with looting and violence.

Source: eNCA

In other news – Touching scenes: Skeem Saam actress Nokuzola Mlengana (Sis Ouma) died before her time

The funeral service of Skeem Saam actress Nokuzola Mlengana, who played Sis Ouma took place today. It was broadcast live on UCR FM Facebook page from 8 am.

Nokuzola Mlengana

Many of her fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry couldn’t bid farewell to her as funerals are allowed to have only 50 people. Only close friends and family were allowed to attend the funeral. Learn More