English

More about this topic

Cry Like A Boy

Podcast | What can we learn from the men seeking friendship in mines

What are the positive forms of masculinities that emerge from the depths of South Africa’s abandoned gold mines? Listen to the new episode of our original podcast, #CryLikeABoy

Destinations

5 'European' towns and villages that aren’t in Europe

We take a look at some global destinations with a noticeably European influence.

Cry Like A Boy

Podcast | Left behind: plight of Lesotho's mining families

We look at the fate of mining families left behind by men working to provide for them.

Cry Like A Boy

Illegal miners make tough choices to provide for their families

Zama zama are illegal migrant miners from Lesotho who risk their lives in South Africa. They are willing to do whatever it takes to provide for their families. But what happens when the pressure of being “the man of the house” leads to drastic outcomes? Listen to the latest episode of #CryLikeABoy

ADVERTISEMENT

South Africa

South Africa halts AstraZeneca vaccine push over effectiveness fears

A study has suggested that the vaccine is only 22% effective against moderate forms of the virus.

No Comment

Cape Town residents break beach ban to protest COVID lockdown

South Africa has reported more than 43,000 deaths due to COVID-19.

World

'Curtains of death': Conservationists warn on swimming safety nets

There were 100 attacks by sharks on humans last year. In that time, humans killed 100 million sharks. So didn't Jaws have the shark-to-human dynamic the wrong way round?

South Africa

South Africa tests whether vaccines will work on new COVID-19 variant

The South African mutant is more infectious than the original COVID-19 and concerns are growing that it might not be blocked by existing jabs.

No Comment

South African bikers protest against attacks on farmers

Thousands of bikers from all over South Africa gathered around Pretoria to deliver roses and crosses attached with letters to stop farm murders and racism.

South Africa

South Arica's COVID-19 battered economy produces more poachers

More desperate people are poaching in game reserves to get by, but they're different from the professionals who kill rhinos for their horns.

World News

Coronavirus: WHO reports record rise of more than 259,000 new cases

The global death toll also passed the 600,000 thresholds, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.

South Africa

Hospital train reaches South Africa's more remote COVID-19 patients

The country accounts for around a quarter of all Africa's COVID-19 cases.

No Comment

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.

No Comment

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.

Focus

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.

No Comment

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.

No Comment

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.

Japan

South Africa beat England 32-12 to win Rugby World Cup

Two second-half tries saw South Africa accelerate away from England to win the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Japan

South Africa and Wales make it through to the World Cup semi-finals

Wales waited until the sixth last minute to beat France with a try from Ross Moriarty and clinch victory by one point, winning 20-19.

Japan

South Africa qualifies for Rugby World Cup semi-finals

South Africa ended the hopes of Japanese rugby fans when they beat the host nation 26-3.