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A modern-day Noah's Ark is being built on South Africa's coast

The world's biggest conservation project to date has ambitions of biblical proportions.

18/03/2020

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Watch: Huge bank tower demolished in Johannesburg

A 355ft tall building, damaged in a fatal fire last year, was successfully demolished, sending a massive cloud of rubble into the air.

24/11/2019

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Orphanage's tall order as it helps care for abandoned baby giraffe

The two-day-old giraffe was found in a comatose state and taken to a rhino orphanage, which is helping him recover.

23/11/2019

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South Africa’s €90 billion investment drive

In partnership with Brand South Africa

Over 1,700 people from 22 countries converged at the second inaugural South Africa Investment Conference in Johannesburg. The gathering that was part of the president’s push to improve Africa’s second largest economy and deal with the 29.1% unemployment rate.

13/11/2019

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Triumphant Springboks return home to celebrate Rugby World Cup win

The captain of South Africa's national rugby team returned to his hometown with his teammates for the first time since they won the World Cup in Japan.

11/11/2019

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South African rugby fans celebrate World Cup victory

South Africans celebrated the Springboks' victory over England in the Rugby World Cup. Led by the team's first black captain Siya Kolisi, South Africa swept to a record-tying third World Cup title by overpowering England in a 32-12 win.

02/11/2019

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Refugees and police clash at Cape Town protest against xenophobia

Around 100 people were arrested on October 30 as part of an operation to disperse a group of refugees and asylum seekers who had staged a prolonged sit-in near the United Nations refugee agency in Cape Town.

30/10/2019

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'We stand together': Meghan visits memorial for murdered student

Meghan Markle visited a memorial to Uyinene Mrwetyana, a young South African whose rape and murder inspired thousands to protest.

28/09/2019

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Meghan and Harry show off their dance moves on South African tour

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were seen dancing with a group of performers in Nyanga Township as they kicked off their Africa tour on Monday (September 23)

23/09/2019

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Watch: Disabled artist dances with the stars in South Africa

Musa Motha's leg was amputated when he was 11-years-old, after being diagnosed with cancer. Now he is a lead dancer in 'Cion: Requiem of Ravel's Bolero.'

23/09/2019

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South Africa wants to lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution

In partnership with Brand South Africa

Countries around the world are gearing up for the arrival of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. On the African continent, South Africa wants to lead its implementation

10/09/2019

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South Africans get the bug: Cape Town eatery serves insect-only meals

Tasting grilled scorpion and a bowl of crunchy insects mixed with garlic and spices on a trip to Thailand four years ago "grossed out" chef Mario Barnard but also helped inspire him to experiment and open South Africa's first pop-up restaurant serving insect-only meals.

03/09/2019

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Vets go to huge lengths to save injured and endangered black rhino

Vets go to huge lengths to save injured and endangered black rhino

31/07/2019

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Barking up the right tree: Police dog gets praise for his performance

A Cape Town police dog has received a special medal on Wednesday for his exemplary service to the force.

11/07/2019

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Corruption and economic unrest could have led to the drop in support

South Africa elections: ANC wins absolute majority, but with reduced support

11/05/2019

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South Africans go to the polls amid anger over corruption and inequality

South Africa is holding parliamentary and provincial elections, with the ruling African National Congress facing a backlash over corruption and racial inequality.

08/05/2019

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'Do we want to change our definition of what is a man and a woman?'

How should sporting bodies decide who can compete in which category?

01/05/2019

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Court rejects Caster Semenya's appeal against testosterone regulation

Olympic champion under threat from ruling which would restrict the level of testosterone permitted for female runners.

01/05/2019

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Meet the six-year-old that is one of the world's youngest DJs

Better known as Arch Jnr, the six-year-old is often hired to play at different events, including concerts, private shows and festivals.

10/04/2019

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Chaos erupts between South Africa left-wing parties' supporters

Chaos erupted between supporters of South Africa's ultra-leftist parties on Friday (April 5) ahead of national elections scheduled for next month (May 8)

07/04/2019

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Champion cliff divers enjoy incredible South African scenery

It was a special kind of season warm-up for the reigning Cliff Diving World Champions Rhiannan Iffland and Gary Hunt when they headed for a "cliff dive-and-safari" adventure in South Africa.

19/03/2019

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Painting sow 'Pigcasso' hogs the limelight at South Africa farm

Pigcasso, a rescued pig in South Africa, has become an art sensation, painting pieces that sell for thousands of dollars.

13/03/2019

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Elephant seal travelled across 6500kms to stay on beach in South Africa

The rare animal has made its way to Cape Town’s Fish Hoek beach, where he’s made a nesting area in the popular stretch by the sea. Locals and tourists can get a good look at the creature but must give him space.

23/02/2019

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Newborn baby rescued from storm drain in South Africa

Rescue workers in South Africa pulled a newborn baby from a storm drain in a four-hour operation that ended with applause and cheers from onlookers.

12/02/2019

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South Africans commemorate the 180th anniversary of the Battle of Blood River

South Africans remember the 180th anniversary of the Battle of Blood River when hundreds of Voortrekker fought thousands of Zulu resulting in over 3,000 Zulu deaths

17/12/2018

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South African cop escapes to Greece after exposing police brutality

Noone understands what a whistleblower goes through, says South African police officer in self-exile.

04/12/2018