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South Africa

South Africa's former president granted remission, avoiding jail time

The main opposition party has described the remission granted to former president Jacob Zuma as a disgrace to the country’s criminal justice system.

11/08/2023

South Africa

Putin to skip South Africa summit over ICC arrest threat

The government in Pretoria has been trying to find a solution which means they wouldn't be obliged to arrest Vladimir Putin, if he arrived in the country.

19/07/2023

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Watch: Snow way! Residents in Johannesburg wake up to rare snowfall

Excited children in Johannesburg, which lies at an altitude of more than 1,700 metres, made snowballs and attempted to catch flakes with their tongues, some having never witnessed snow before.

10/07/2023

South Africa

South Africa says BRICS summit next month will be in-person

Although it is not clear if Vladimir Putin plans to attend the BRICS summit in South Africa next month, Pretoria says it will be in person despite an international arrest warrant for the Russian leader.

10/07/2023

Denmark

US to meet with Ukraine war sceptics to drum up support

The informal meeting will be attended by US security officials and country representatives later this week.

22/06/2023

Ukraine

Missiles fired at Kyiv as African leaders arrive to promote peace plan

Proposal to strike a diplomatic settlement with Russia is thought to have little chance of success

16/06/2023

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Motorway billboards in South Africa urge Ramaphosa to arrest Putin

Motorist along CENTURION, GAUTENG Centurion, Gauteng in South Africa were in for a shock when they drove by billboards in urging Ramaphosa to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin

01/06/2023

South Africa

South Africa grants Putin immunity despite international warrant

Russia's president was granted diplomatic immunity to attend a BRICS summit in August, despite being wanted for his involvement in alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

31/05/2023

South Africa

Top Rwandan genocide fugitive appears in Cape Town court

One of the most wanted men accused of taking part in 1994 genocide was arrested this week after 22 years on the run.

26/05/2023

South Africa

South Africa gave military support to Russia, claims US ambassador

Russian ship is known to have docked at Western Cape naval base last year

11/05/2023

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Eid al-Fitr: South African muslims cook Ramadan dish akhni on fires

South African muslims cook the popular Ramadan meat and rice dish akhni on wood fires to mark Eid al-Fitr. The country suffered multiple power cuts during the holy month.

22/04/2023

Travel News

Durban pins tourism hopes on growing cruise market

Durban espère que sa nouvelle infrastructure portuaire attirera davantage de touristes dans la ville sud-africaine.

06/04/2023

South Africa

Oscar Pistorius denied early release from prison

The former Paralympic athlete was convicted of killing his girlfriend Reena Steenkamp and sentenced to more than 13 years in prison in 2017.

31/03/2023

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Watch: Belgian king steps on skateboard during visit to youth project

Watch: Belgian king steps on skateboard during visit to youth project

27/03/2023

Earth News

Family of tigers dumped by circus thriving in big cat sanctuary

What are the train tigers' lives like one year later?

13/03/2023

Inspire Africa

South Africa's first 3D printed low-cost house (Inspire Africa)

South Africa has completed its first 3D printed low-cost home. The 3D printing technique used can build a house in less than 24 hours. We hear from the engineers that worked on the project at the University of Johannesburg. We also bring you the story of Nigeria's teenage tech prodigy John Oseni.

04/03/2023

Russia

Who are Russia’s allies a year after Putin's invasion of Ukraine?

Since Russia’s leader ordered his troops into Ukraine, Moscow has been working hard to seek new strategic partners or to deepen existing relations.

01/03/2023

Earth News

Could South Africa’s energy ‘disaster’ speed up its solar rollout?

President Ramaphosa says the emergency measure will lead to "a massive increase in power to the grid over the next 12 to 18 months."

13/02/2023

Culture news

Nelson Mandela's ghost writer on their conversations' lost tapes

"I heard some loneliness in his voice." Nelson Mandela's ghostwriter Richard Stengel discusses the lost tapes of their time writing 'Long Walk to Freedom'

06/01/2023

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival returns after two-year Covid-19 hiatus

Around 20,000 performers marched through the streets of Cape Town in South Africa for the Carnival after a two-year hiatus.

03/01/2023