Villagers in Bouebou, Central African Republic, load up on a taxi as they flee sectarian violence, Dec. 4, 2013. (Associated Press) JOHANNESBURG – South African police say gunmen have opened fire on a minibus carrying members of a taxi drivers' association, killing 11 people and critically wounding four others. Police Brig. Jay Naicker says the victims of the Saturday night attack had attended the funeral of a colleague and were returning home when the ambush occurred. He says the attack happened between the towns of Colenso and Weenen in KwaZulu-Natal province and the victims were from Gauteng province. Police were investigating possible motives. Tensions between groups of taxi drivers vying for the same routes sometimes spill into deadly violence in South Africa. South African media reported the deaths of 10 people in violence related to rivalries among minibus taxi drivers in Cape Town over one weekend in May. … [Read more...] about Taxi drivers ambushed in South Africa; 11 killed
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Gunmen in South Africa ambush taxi drivers; 11 killed
Updated 2:46 am CDT, Sunday, July 22, 2018 JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African police say gunmen have opened fire on a minibus carrying members of a taxi drivers' association, killing 11 people and critically wounding four others. Police Brig. Jay Naicker says the victims of the Saturday night attack had attended the funeral of a colleague and were returning home when the ambush occurred. He says the attack happened between the towns of Colenso and Weenen in KwaZulu-Natal province and the victims were from Gauteng province. Police are investigating possible motives. Tensions between groups of taxi drivers vying for the same routes sometimes spill into deadly violence in South Africa. MySA News Videos Now Playing: Now Playing SAPD lieutenant fired after derogatory Facebook post San Antonio Express-News Woman fatally ejected from vehicle during rollover crash on the far NW side San Antonio Express-News SAPD: Gunman fired into woman's East Side … [Read more...] about Gunmen in South Africa ambush taxi drivers; 11 killed
Minnesota Orchestra previews South Africa tour: ‘Music became a weapon against apartheid’
This Minnesota Orchestra concert didn’t start with the wave of a conductor’s baton. Instead, a man’s voice rang out: “Five, six, seven, eight!” A dozen drummers began beating an African rhythm. Six girls danced down the aisles of Orchestra Hall. A stream of young people followed, hoisting colorful flags. Their procession brought South Africa’s flag onstage, where it joined two others representing the United States and Minnesota. “We’re not in Kansas anymore, are we?” joked the evening’s host, Brian Newhouse of Classical MPR, after the drums had quieted and the applause died down. Soon, the Minnesota Orchestra will tour South Africa — becoming the first professional U.S. orchestra to do so. But first, South Africa came to Minnesota. Over two days at Orchestra Hall, the orchestra celebrated the 100th birthday of the late Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s most famous statesman and freedom fighter, with speeches and song. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Orchestra previews South Africa tour: ‘Music became a weapon against apartheid’
Chinese leader arrives in Africa
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Chinese leader deepens ties to Africa as US sway fades
By Babacar Dione and Cara Anna Published 1:43 pm PDT, Saturday, July 21, 2018 Photo: Xaume Olleros / Associated Press Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Senegal President Macky Sall (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect an honor guard in Dakar. Xi will also visit Rwanda before attending summit conference in South Africa. Senegal President Macky Sall (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect an honor guard in Dakar. Xi will also visit Rwanda before attending summit conference in South Africa. Photo: Xaume Olleros / Associated Press Chinese leader deepens ties to Africa as US sway fades 1 / 1 Back to Gallery DAKAR, Senegal — Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Africa on Saturday on a four-nation visit seeking deeper military and economic ties while his rival in a bitter trade war, … [Read more...] about Chinese leader deepens ties to Africa as US sway fades