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21 October- The 2021 South African metalworkers strike ends, with workers represented by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa winning a 5-6% annual pay increase 22 October - Following a high-profile trial ex-police officer Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu is convicted of murdering five relatives and her boyfriend over several years.
The 2021 South African unrest, also known as the July 2021 riots, [23] the Zuma unrest [24] or Zuma riots, [25] was a wave of civil unrest that occurred in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces from 9 to 18 July 2021, sparked by the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma for contempt of court.
South Africa has confirmed 3,953 cases and 75 deaths so far. The government has earmarked 500 billion rand ($26.16 billion), or 10% of national output, to fight the virus, keep businesses afloat and prevent the poor—who make up half the population—from going hungry. [ 12 ]
11 to 11 July – The 2010 FIFA World Cup takes place in South Africa and is won by Spain, with the Netherlands as the runner-up. July. 2 – Former Chief of Police and Chief of Interpol, Jackie Selebi, is found guilty of corruption, but not guilty on further charges of perverting the course of justice. [7] August
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13 January – The second Test match in the series between South Africa and India takes place in Centurion (SuperSport Park). South Africa win the match 135 runs. [11] 24 January – The third Test match in the series between South Africa and India takes place in Johannesburg (Wanderers Cricket Ground). India win the match by 63 runs. [12]
In 2010, South Africa hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the first time it was hosted in Africa. Born-free generation registering to vote for the first time in the 2014 general election. The 2014 general election was again won by the ANC, though its share of the vote fell to 62.1%. The Democratic Alliance (DA) increased its vote to 22.2% and ...
10 March – Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is appointed Chief Justice of South Africa with effect from 1 April 2022. 16 March – President Cyril Ramaphosa recognised Prince Misuzulu Zulu as the King of AmaZulu nation in South Africa after a long court battle. [5] 19 March – Dr Esther Mahlangu was attacked at her homestead. The attacker ...