South Africa

South Africa

South African president rejects claims of Afrikaner persecution

Donald Trump previously signed an executive order to cut funding to South Africa and offer refugee status to Afrikaners, claiming the government was enabling farm attacks and land dispossession.

25/03/2025

South Africa

At least 16 dead after bus crashes on motorway in South Africa

The accident happened near Johannesburg’s O.R.Tambo International Airport on Tuesday. The cause remains unknown.

11/03/2025

Health news

South Africa’s HIV patients could miss care due to Trump’s aid freeze

About 5.5 million South Africans receive antiretroviral treatment that could be disrupted after the US suspended funding for an anti-HIV programme.

17/02/2025

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Johannesburg neighbourhood devastated by fire

A fire in Johannesburg destroyed 1,500 flats, leaving hundreds of people homeless. The tragedy was caused by the explosion of a paraffin stove.

28/01/2025

South Africa

South Africa recovers survivors and dead bodies from illegal gold mine

At least 100 illegal miners have died and more than 400 remain trapped underground after a months-long standoff with police, rights groups say.

14/01/2025

Earth News

South African court rules plans for new coal power are unlawful

Civil society organisations said the government’s plan to add 1500MW of new coal-fired power was expensive, unnecessary, and a limitation of children’s right to a healthy environment.

06/12/2024

South Africa

South Africa cuts off supplies to illegal miners to 'smoke them out'

Up to 4,000 illegal miners are estimated to be underground in an abandoned mine while South African authorities try to clear them out and arrest them.

14/11/2024

Scenes

Watch: The South African designer empowering the visually impaired

Meet the woman who designs clothing with inclusion in mind.

30/09/2024

Health news

'Stunning' study shows twice-yearly jab may give 100% HIV protection

Lenacapavir, a new injectible HIV treatment, was given to women in South Africa and Uganda with nearly 100% efficacy.

24/07/2024

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Ramaphosa's coalition presidency

Various African heads of state gathered in Pretoria for the swearing-in of Cyril Ramaphosa as South Africa's president for a second term.

19/06/2024

South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected for second term

Ramaphosa was re-elected after his party struck a dramatic late coalition deal with a former political foe just hours before the vote.

15/06/2024

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Tornadoes devastate South African town, killing 11 and displacing thou

A severe storm, including tornadoes, devastated Tongaat in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, leaving at least 11 dead and over 1,000 displaced.

06/06/2024

South Africa

ANC party loses its 30-year majority

The African National Congress party lost its parliamentary majority in a historic election result on Saturday that puts South Africa on a new political path for the first time since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule 30 years ago.

01/06/2024

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Jacob Zuma barred from election by high court decision

Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been disqualified from running for Parliament due to a previous criminal conviction.

22/05/2024

South Africa

South Africa's controversial former president Jacob Zuma holds rally

Former South African President Jacob Zuma launched his newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party's manifesto at a rally in Johannesburg on Saturday.

19/05/2024

South Africa

Bus plunges off South Africa bridge, killing 45

An 8-year-old is the only survivor and is being treated for serious injuries.

29/03/2024

Destinations

Conservation meets luxury at this South African safari destination

Lepogo Lodges in South Africa offer luxury safaris - so far, so normal - but are also serious about protecting the surrounding wilderness for generations to come.

21/03/2024

Earth News

Activists renew call for live export ban after grim discovery

As animal rights groups react in horror to the discovery, what is the situation on live exports around the world?

21/02/2024

South Africa

Athlete Oscar Pistorius released from prison, say authorities

Pistorius has served nearly nine years of his 13 years and five months murder sentence for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day 2013.

05/01/2024

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MTN & Huawei power the 5G revolution in South African coal mines

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MTN’s 5G mining deployment is making waves in South Africa as the coal industry moves towards ground-breaking digitisation.

20/12/2023

Nature

Lost species of golden mole rediscovered in Africa after 87 years

The team described the hunt to find the mole as 'more exciting' than an episode of CSI.

29/11/2023

South Africa

South African runner Pistorius granted parole

Pistorius was at the height of his fame and one of the world’s most admired athletes when he killed Steenkamp. He shot her multiple times in the bathroom of his Pretoria villa in the predawn hours with his licensed 9mm pistol.

24/11/2023

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Watch: Thousands march in pro-Palestinian demonstration in Cape Town

Pretoria has long been a vocal supporter of the Palestinian cause, with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) often linking it to its own struggle against apartheid.

13/11/2023

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WATCH: Crowds cheer rugby world champion Springboks in Pretoria

The World Cup-winning Springboks on Thursday began a four-day homecoming tour in Pretoria, with President Cyril Ramaphosa hailing the team for uniting a country with a divisive past.

02/11/2023

Nature

This massive rewilding project will release 2,000 captive white rhinos

2,000 captive white rhinos are set to be released in a 10-year rewilding project across Africa.

07/09/2023

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WATCH: Dozens die in Johannesburg apartment building fire

Over 70 people are known to have died in a blaze which swept through a rundown apartment building in Johannesburg, occupied by some of the city's most impoverished residents

31/08/2023