South African – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:43:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png South African – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 South Africa’s Pick n Pay Announces Exit from Nigeria Following Sale of 51% Stake in Joint Venture https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africas-pick-n-pay-announces-exit-from-nigeria-following-sale-of-51-stake-in-joint-venture/ https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africas-pick-n-pay-announces-exit-from-nigeria-following-sale-of-51-stake-in-joint-venture/#respond Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:43:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392443 In a significant development within the retail sector, South Africa’s prominent supermarket chain, Pick n Pay, has announced its decision to exit the Nigerian market. This strategic move comes after the company sold a 51% stake in its joint venture in Nigeria, marking the end of its operations in a market it initially entered with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africas-pick-n-pay-announces-exit-from-nigeria-following-sale-of-51-stake-in-joint-venture/feed/ 0 Nigeria vs. South Africa: Bolt drivers Stranded in order cancelation row https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-vs-south-africa-bolt-drivers-stranded-in-order-cancelation-row/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-vs-south-africa-bolt-drivers-stranded-in-order-cancelation-row/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:33:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387624 Citizens of Nigeria and South Africa, two of Africa’s leading nations, have embroiled Bolt drivers in a digital petty feud. The hashtag #BoltforBolt, which emerged in response to the Cold War, was trending with 33,000 mentions as of Thursday afternoon, August 22, 2024, while #SouthAfricans had amassed 84,000 mentions and counting. The dispute began after former Miss [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-vs-south-africa-bolt-drivers-stranded-in-order-cancelation-row/feed/ 0 Trade between Nigeria, South Africa hits $2.9b in 2020 https://www.theinfostride.com/trade-between-nigeria-south-africa-hits-2-9b-in-2020/ https://www.theinfostride.com/trade-between-nigeria-south-africa-hits-2-9b-in-2020/#respond Thu, 10 Jun 2021 23:34:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296830 Despite concerns about xenophobia between Nigeria and South Africa, bilateral ties between the two countries hit $2.9 billion last year with hopes of improved trade with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).   According to Nigeria’s Consulate in Johannesburg, Nigeria accounts for 64 per cent of South Africa’s trade in West Africa and is [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/trade-between-nigeria-south-africa-hits-2-9b-in-2020/feed/ 0 Nigeria Should Not Destroy South African Businesses As A Way To Revenge – Abubakar Malami https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-should-not-destroy-south-african-businesses-as-a-way-to-revenge-abubakar-malami/ Sat, 07 Sep 2019 12:25:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237369 The Attorney-General of the Federation, Alhaji Abubakar Malami has warned Nigerians to not hit the South African businesses to retaliate the alleged xenophobic attacks against their compatriots in South Africa. Malami disclosed this in Abuja when the Coalition of Integrity Political Parties (CIPP), paid him a congratulatory visit following his reappointment as minister. He said [...]

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]]> South African Minister Only Fuelled Xenophobia With His Comment – Geoffrey Onyeama https://www.theinfostride.com/south-african-minister-only-fuelled-xenophobia-with-his-comment-geoffrey-onyeama/ Sat, 07 Sep 2019 12:21:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237368 South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Pandor, recently said that several Nigerians in SA are drug traffickers and Minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, does not agree. Geoffrey blasted him for making that kind of comment that will only fuel Xenophobia. Asked if the South African security agencies assisted in safeguarding foreigners during [...]

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]]> I No Longer Rate South African Men – YCee https://www.theinfostride.com/i-no-longer-rate-south-african-men-ycee/ Tue, 03 Sep 2019 22:53:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237233 The last two days have recorded a strained relationship between Nigeria and South Africa over the xenophobic attacks in SA. Popular rapper, Ycee has even learned his voice on the xenophobic attack on social media and it has attracted several reactions. The rapper blasted South African men over the sad attacks with these words, “I [...]

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]]> I Am South African – Ice Prince https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-south-african-ice-prince/ Wed, 31 Jul 2019 08:02:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236298 Popular rapper, Ice Prince has said he is South African. This was the former Choc boy’s reaction to Cassper Nyovest saying he wishes he is from Nigeria. A fan wrote to Cassper, “I just wish you from Nigeria …..you are a good man and talented too ….always speaking the truth and being real… One love [...]

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]]> Wizkid Dazzles South African Fans https://www.theinfostride.com/wizkid-dazzles-south-african-fans/ Mon, 26 Nov 2018 21:52:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=221894 Wizkid was the headline act at the first edition of the Booth Fest concert in South Africa which went down over the weekend. The event which was held on Saturaday, November 24th at the Golden Harvest Park in Randburg featured a number of top South African artists like AKA, Distruction Boyz, Riky Rick, Babes Wodumo, [...]

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]]> Wizkid And Uhuru Collaborate On ‘Duze’ https://www.theinfostride.com/wizkid-and-uhuru-collaborate-on-duze/ Wed, 30 Aug 2017 06:30:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180244 Starboy Wizkid has a collaboration South African group Uhuru on this song titled ‘Duze’. The song rich in African sound has that typical Uhuru sound and Wizkid flavor for your listening pleasure. Wizkid borrows some lines from previous songs, as Uhuru also uses a familiar beat.

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]]> La Sauce’s ‘I Do’ reaches over 1m Views on YouTube https://www.theinfostride.com/la-sauces-i-do-reaches-over-1m-views-on-youtube/ Sat, 12 Aug 2017 15:16:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=177825 Shortly after the successful release of the “I Do” love story, it brings great pleasure to announce that the La Sauce’s video has surpassed the 1 million views mark on YouTube in less than two weeks. La Sauce’s video was released on the 28th of July. Since then, it has siphoned all attention on and [...]

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]]> Bonang Matheba Covers For Destiny Magazine https://www.theinfostride.com/bonang-matheba-covers-for-destiny-magazine/ Thu, 25 May 2017 00:26:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166205 Bonang Matheba is the cover girl for the June 2017 ‘Youth’ issue of Destiny Magazine. The South African sweetheart and media personality sits pretty in a vibrant matching set sans shoes wearing her wavy hair down complete with soft glowing makeup and light pink lips for the cover shot. Matheba also sports an embellished jacket [...]

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]]> Femi Falana Threatens To Drag South-African Govt To Court https://www.theinfostride.com/femi-falana-threatens-to-drag-south-african-govt-to-court/ Fri, 10 Mar 2017 04:48:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=158593 Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana has threatened to drag the South African government to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights over the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians. According to Punch, Falana said this in a letter which he wrote to the President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma. The lawyer also called on [...]

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]]> Waje Drops New Single https://www.theinfostride.com/waje-drops-new-single/ Fri, 03 Mar 2017 01:12:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=158102 Waje releases single and visuals for her first single ‘Mountain’ off her forthcoming album, “Truth” featuring diva, Lira. ‘Mountain’ focuses on hope and determination in the face of our current Nigerian, African and global chaos. Together as a people, we can climb any “Mountain”!

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]]> I Still Love Boity Thulo – Cassper Nyovest https://www.theinfostride.com/i-still-love-boity-thulo-cassper-nyovest/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 20:21:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=136944 Months after confirming their spilt, South African rapper, Cassper Nyovest has professed his undying love for ex-girlfriend and TV girl, Boity Thulo. During a Twitter question and answer session on July 19, Nyovesyt spoke about their break up and said that he felt Boity deserved better. “I wasn’t giving her the time and love she [...]

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]]> Did D’banj Wed Secretly? https://www.theinfostride.com/did-dbanj-wed-secretly/ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 02:24:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=134789 It’s been over 24 hours since news broke that one of Africa’s finest pop stars, D’banj secretly got married to his bride said to be born to an American father and a part Nigerian, part South African mother who has now been identified as Didi Kilgrow. D’banj and his team despite being aware of the [...]

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]]> #Celebrity > Toolz Confirms AKA Cheated On His Baby-mama With Bonang Matheba https://www.theinfostride.com/celebrity-oap-toolz-confirms-aka-cheated-on-his-baby-mama-with-bonang-matheba/ Fri, 11 Sep 2015 16:39:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/celebrity-oap-toolz-confirms-aka-cheated-on-his-baby-mama-with-bonang-matheba/ OAP, Tolu Oniru who just had her introduction has dropped her own opinion on the cheating allegations rocking South African rapper, AKA and media personality, Bonang Matheba. According to Toolz, the presence of the couple at the BET Awards caught her by surprise. At the time, AKA’s lover of three years, DJ Zinhle was back [...]

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]]> Kokomaster Reveals Why He’s Not Married, Says “I’m Unmarried At 35 Because Of My Brand” | #Celebrity https://www.theinfostride.com/dbanj-reveals-why-hes-not-married-says-im-unmarried-at-35-because-of-my-brand-celebrity/ Sat, 29 Aug 2015 18:44:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/dbanj-reveals-why-hes-not-married-says-im-unmarried-at-35-because-of-my-brand-celebrity/ The Kokomaster, D’Banj has revealed why he is still single and without a child at 35-years old. The energetic singer, businessman and ONE ambassador in Africa, has disclosed that his career as a musician and his brand as an entertainer has been responsible for his single status at the age of 35. ‘I had always thought [...]

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]]> Dbanj Is Not My Man, Says Bonang Matheba https://www.theinfostride.com/dbanj-is-not-my-man-bonang-matheba-fires-back/ Sat, 15 Aug 2015 10:02:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/dbanj-is-not-my-man-bonang-matheba-fires-back/ Yesterday, Dbanj broke the hearts of South African TV Personality, Bonang Matheba when he openly declared his love for on off girlfriend and billionaire daughter, Adama Indimi. Bonang who he kissed at the MTV base awards has become a subject of rejection with many calling her side chick. In response to the situation, Bonang took to [...]

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]]> Photos: D’banj Publicly Declares His Love To His Girlfriend https://www.theinfostride.com/photos-dbanj-publicly-declares-is-love-to-his-girlfriend/ Thu, 13 Aug 2015 10:00:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=92666 The super star Nigeria Musician, D’banj who is also known as Kokomaster took a time out to celebrate his lover, best friend and the Queen of his heart, Adama Idimi as she turned a year older today. In celebrating his love for his former lover and billionaire’s daughter, D’banj did not only wish her a [...]

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]]> South African parliamentary committee delays inquiry into Zuma house makeover for polls https://www.theinfostride.com/south-african-parliamentary-committee-delays-inquiry-into-zuma-house-makeover-for-polls/ Mon, 28 Apr 2014 19:34:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=38988 The South African parliamentary committee looking into the $23 million state-funded renovations of President Jacob Zuma's private residence on Monday delayed their inquiry until after May 7 elections, sparking a furious reaction from the opposition.…

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]]> South African star Habana marks return with try in Toulon comeback win https://www.theinfostride.com/south-african-star-habana-marks-return-with-try-in-toulon-comeback-win/ Sat, 12 Apr 2014 16:17:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=35234 South African star Bryan Habana scored a try on his return to action after a three-month absence because of a hamstring injury as Toulon beat Bordeaux-Begles 22-20 in a thrilling Top 14 encounter on Saturday. The 30-year-old -- a World Cup winner in…

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]]> Brit accused of arranging wife’s murder extradited to South Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/brit-accused-of-arranging-wifes-murder-extradited-to-south-africa/ Fri, 04 Apr 2014 14:49:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=33108 British businessman Shrien Dewani will arrive in Cape Town next week to stand trial on charges that he arranged the murder of his 28-year-old Swedish bride, it was announced on Friday. "After a successful extradition process, Mr Dewani is expected to…

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]]> Femi Kuti Loses Out One More Time At The Grammys https://www.theinfostride.com/femi-kuti-loses-out-one-more-time-at-the-grammys/ https://www.theinfostride.com/femi-kuti-loses-out-one-more-time-at-the-grammys/#comments Tue, 28 Jan 2014 11:05:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=14661 Femi Kuti has lost out at the Grammy Awards for the fourth time. He was nominated in the ‘World Music’ category for his album ‘No Place For My Dream’ but lost out to French group Gipsy Kings and South African choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo in a tie. . The winner for the category and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/femi-kuti-loses-out-one-more-time-at-the-grammys/feed/ 1 Davido And South African Group Mafikizolo Collaborate On Brand New Music https://www.theinfostride.com/davido-and-south-african-group-mafikizolo-collaborate-on-brand-new-music/ Sat, 25 Jan 2014 17:46:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=13631 Oskido, the male half of Mafikizolo, the South African singing group behind hit song, Khona, revealed on twitter yesterday that they are working on a musical collaboration with Nigerian music sensation Davido. . He didn’t reveal the name of the song which is being recorded in South Africa but he hinted that its being produced [...]

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]]> Striking South African platinum miners agree to talks https://www.theinfostride.com/striking-south-african-platinum-miners-agree-to-talks/ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 19:56:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=13031 Tens of thousands of striking workers at South Africa's top three platinum producers agreed Thursday to take part in government-brokered talks aimed at ending the dispute and limiting economic damage. The Association of Mineworkers and Construction…

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]]> Isidingo Actress Lesego Motsepe Dies In Her Home At Age 39 https://www.theinfostride.com/isidingo-actress-lesego-motsepe-dies-in-her-home-at-age-39/ Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:19:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=12472 Actress Lesego Motsepe best known as “Letti Matabane” on South African/Mnet soap Isidingo has passed away. . The motivational speaker and AIDS ambassador died today Monday January 20th, according to a statement released by her family. She was found dead at her home in Randburg, South Africa by her brother, Moemise, this morning at 11:00 [...]

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]]> Kallis announces retirement from Test cricket https://www.theinfostride.com/kallis-announces-retirement-from-test-cricket/ Wed, 25 Dec 2013 16:51:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=6417 South African cricketing great Jacques Kallis will retire from Test and First-Class cricket after the upcoming Test against India, which gets underway in Durban on Thursday, he announced on Wednesday. However, the 38-year-old -- described by Cricket…

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]]> The death of South African leader Nelson Mandela: Live Report https://www.theinfostride.com/the-death-of-south-african-leader-nelson-mandela-live-report/ Thu, 05 Dec 2013 22:45:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3668 1706 GMT: Mandela had been receiving treatment for a lung infection at his Johannesburg home since September, after three months in hospital in a critical state. Mandela is survived by three daughters, 18 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and…

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]]> Mandela movie smashes S.Africa box office record https://www.theinfostride.com/mandela-movie-smashes-s-africa-box-office-record/ Tue, 03 Dec 2013 11:00:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3342 "Long Walk to Freedom", a film based on the life of Nelson Mandela, has became South Africa's all-time highest grossing picture after its opening last week, production company Videovision Entertainment said Tuesday. The British-South African co-production…

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