APRNEWS - His closest companion on this isolated island was his watch, which was always kept on South African time wherever he travelled in the world as the country’s first black president. The item was displayed at an exhibition opening in London. The exhibition featured Mandela’s life and legacy.

THEGUARDIAN - A key ally of former South African president Jacob Zuma announced Wednesday he would resign as premier of North West province after violent protests over alleged corruption and mismanagement.

Supra Mahumapelo’s resignation was seen as a victory for President Cyril Ramaphosa in a power struggle within the ruling ANC (African National Congress) ahead of elections next year.

APRNEWS - Vendibit, a South African blockchain company, has announced the re-opening and rebranding of Africas very first “VTM”, a “cryptocurrency-ATM”, also called a BTM, upgraded with Vendibit blockchain technology.