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Politics
BRICS Announces Enlargement at Johannesburg Summit
The BRICS alliance just announced its enlargement to include Ethiopia, Argentina, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE this morning.
The alliance (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), was founded in 2010 in order to create an economic discussion that...
Culture
Thanasis Polykandriotis to Perform in Johannesburg
Thanasis Polykandriotis, the Greek skilled virtuoso, will hold a concert in Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday, June 20. The money gathered from the concert will be used to fund the studies of a young Greek bouzouki player via "Τhe...
events
Despina Vandi Gives Concert in Johannesburg
The famous Greek singer Despina Vandi traveled to Johannesburg to perform in the first concert of her summer tour. She might be working really hard and travelling constantly due to her professional needs, but at least she gets to...
Greek News
Young Greek Girls Burned as ‘Satanic Ritual’ in Johannesburg
Kirsty Theologo, 18, and her 16-year-old friend named only as Bronwyn were attacked in the early hours of Saturday at a remote beauty spot in the Linmeyer suburb of Johannesburg.
Today, Miss Theologo was at a Johannesburg hospital in an...
Greek News
Johannesburg: Celebration of National Independence Day
On Sunday the 21st of March 2010, the celebration of the National Greek Independence Day of March 25th took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, with feelings of patriotism and national pride. The Federation of Greek Communities of South Africa...
Diplomacy
How Did India Get Its Name, and What Is the “New” Name, Bharat?
India will be attending the G20 under a new name, Bharat.
According to Harnath Singh Yadav, a member of the Indian Parliament in the BJP party, the name India was one given to the country by the British, while Bharat...
Africa
Musk Condemns South African Political Song on White Farmers
Elon Musk has taken to what was formerly known as Twitter to slam the use of the EFF's (Economic Freedom Fighters) anthem "Kill the Boer, kill the white farmer" on Saturday. In occasion of the tenth anniversary of the...
Africa
The Turbulent Story of Greeks in South Africa
Greeks in South Africa managed to rise socially and prosper, with several of them becoming very successful and wealthy.
Africa
Homo Sapiens May Not Have Been the First Species to Use Fire
New emerging evidence discovered in South Africa nullifies prior suggestions indicating that homo sapiens was the first species to use fire.
Analysis of fossil remains unearthed from the Rising Star Cave system in South Africa indicates that Homo naledi, an...
Politics
South Africans Demand the Return of “Star of Africa” in King Charles’ Crown
Petitioners in South Africa are demanding the return of diamonds such as the "Star of Africa," which will adorn the British State Imperial Crown worn by King Charles III during his coronation on Saturday.
The "Star of Africa" is the...
Africa
Greek South African Rapper Costa Titch Dies on Stage
Greek South African rapper Costa Titch, whose real name was Constantinos Tsobanoglou, has died after collapsing while performing on stage in South Africa.
Footage on social media showed the 28-year-old appearing to stumble and fall to the ground during his...
Africa
George Bizos: The Greek Lawyer Who Saved Nelson Mandela
George Bizos, the Greek-South African human rights lawyer, who died on September 9, 2020, fought apartheid and saved Nelson Mandela from a death sentence.
Along with serving as Nelson Mandela’s lawyer, George Bizos was also one of the three writers...
Africa
Greeks of Ethiopia Remain Calm Despite Conflict in the North
The Greeks of Ethiopia remain calm but on alert should evacuation be necessary as the armed conflict in the northern region of the country continues to rage, as it has for more than a year.
In early November the Foreign...
Health
New Botswana Variant is the Most Evolved Covid Strain
A new Covid-19 mutation, known as the B.1.1.529 variant, is believed to be the most evolved strain since the pandemic began in late 2019.
B.1.1.529 had mutated a total of 32 times when it was first discovered in Botswana, a...
Diaspora
The World Turns Greek on March 25 to Mark Greece’s Bicentennial
The entire world will turn Greek for its bicentennial, celebrated on March 25, 2021, commemorating 200 years since its War of Independence.