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Tonnes of South African citrus fruit stranded in EU ports over dispute

South Africa has referred the matter to the World Trade Organisation.

South Africa

Three arrests after mysterious deaths of 21 people in South Africa

Authorities are still investigating the causes of death, two weeks after the tragedy.

South Africa

At least 21 found dead in South African night club, cause yet unknown

According to the authorities, the club in the coastal town of East London gathered a group of youths celebrating the end of winter school exams.

Travel News

Ryanair drops ‘inappropriate’ test for South African travellers

A language test that sparked outrage earlier this month has been dropped by the airline which now says it was not appropriate and doesn't make sense.

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Inspire Africa

The telemedicine innovation impacting health care in Uganda {INSPIRE AFRICA}

Realizing early diagnosis could have prevented many patients conditions, Dr. Davis Musinguzi and four others started Rocket Health. Their system which combines phone calls, an AI powered app and lab tests now helps to diagnose diseases faster and pin 90 per cent of conditions.

Focus

Energy revolution at heart of South Africa's post-pandemic recovery

In partnership with Brand South Africa

As the global economy tentatively recovers from the pandemic, countries including South Africa are striving to make the transition to green energy an opportunity, rather than a challenge

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South African paraglider makes first legal flight off Everest

A South African paraglider has made the first legal flight off Mount Everest, an expedition organiser said Tuesday, opening doors for "climb and fly" adventurers on the world's highest mountain.

Travel News

France entry rules for Brits travelling to the Champions League final

Unvaccinated British tourists can travel to France if they take a Covid test first.

Destinations

South Africa's newest safari suite is a repurposed train carriage

Train fans can now sleep inside a rail carriage complete with panoramic pool deck, while taking a safari holiday on South Africa’s Eastern Cape.

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Thousands of plastic bottles litter beach following catastrophic flood

Cleanup operations were underway after deadly floods hit parts of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province at the beginning of last week.

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Protest in Durban after flooding cuts water and power

Residents of Bhambayi township in South Africa's eastern city of Durban protested on Wednesday against the lack of public services after floods cut water and electricity. The death toll rose to 395 on Friday.

Destinations

Will a digital nomad visa boost tourism in South Africa?

The country is set to introduce a digital nomad visa, but is it prepared for an influx of tourists?

Focus

South Africa calls for investment to boost economic transformation

In partnership with Brand South Africa

Focus travels to Johannesburg for the South Africa Investment Conference, as Africa's most industrialised and advanced economy attempts to showcase its comparative advantages and woo investment.

Residences

Daring travellers will love this hanging train-turned-hotel

The hotel opened in 2020 during the pandemic and proved to be an unexpected success.

Euronews Debates

Euronews Debates | The South Africa perspective: Can the EU & Africa reboot their relationship?

In partnership with Brand South Africa

A panel of experts discusses the key challenges facing the EU-Africa partnership today, including energy, security, education and the economy.

Inspire Africa

The Piano with the first Black Steinway certified technician in Africa (INSPIRE AFRICA)

So I want to have more people living in Africa, being certified Steinway technicians and having nice careers in music and servicing all our pianos. We do have pianos; we have a lot of pianos. .. So if we have more people doing it, there's really less reason to not just tune pianos" Tshepiso Ledwaba

Netherlands

'This is unique': Stowaway survives 9,000-km flight in wheel section

“Most of the time when we find somebody who is in a plane then he does not survive... but this is unique."

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South Africa Parliament fire reignites

South Africa's National Assembly building in Cape Town reignited on Monday, after a major fire the day before gutted the 138-year-old parliament complex.

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Fire reignites at South Africa's Parliament in Cape Town

The fire that has already destroyed South Africa's main Parliament chamber flared up again about 36 hours after it started.

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Fire burns Parliament building in Cape Town

A major fire that erupted Sunday at South Africa's national Parliament complex in Cape Town has spread to the National Assembly