January 5, 2024 Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius released from prison after serving 9 years for murder of girlfriend Disgraced Olympian Oscar Pistorius was released from a South African prison on Friday after serving nearly nine years for the 2013 shooting death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
January 3, 2024 Oscar 'Bladerunner' Pistorius warned he could become assassination target from country's underworld Convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius is expected to be released from prison on Friday, according to sources. Known as "Bladerunner," the former Olympic athlete is expected to live with his uncle upon release.
January 2, 2024 South Africa's genocide case against Israel sets up a high-stakes legal battle at the UN's top court South Africa has brought a case against Israel before the UN, charging that its military campaign in the Gaza Strip is genocidal, setting up a legal shodwon in the Great Hall of Justice.
December 19, 2023 Over 2,000 South African miners remain underground as union protest enters second day Over 2,000 South African mineworkers remained underground Tuesday, as a protest over pay and benefits at a Rustenburg-area platinum mine continues.
December 17, 2023 Chilean voters reject conservative-written constitution; will continue to run on Pinochet-era set of laws Chilean voters have rejected two constitutions
December 12, 2023 South Africa to build new nuclear plants, but opposition stokes fears over Russia links The South African government announced Tuesday its intent to build new nuclear power stations in hopes of combating persistent blackouts and other energy-related woes.
December 11, 2023 Suspect in arson attack on South African Parliament deemed mentally unfit for trial Zandile Mafe, who has been charged with terrorism for a 2022 arson attack on South Africa's Parliament, has been declared mentally unfit to stand trial.
December 4, 2023 Death toll climbs to 13 in South Africa mining disaster 13 people are now confirmed dead following a 650-foot elevator drop at a Rustenburg, South Africa platinum mine. 50 other mineworkers remain hospitalized.
November 29, 2023 Quick thinking 'mermaid' narrowly escapes drowning after tail gets caught in aquarium tank A quick thinking professional mermaid was seconds from disaster after her tail became stuck at the bottom of a massive aquarium tank in a South Africa shopping mall on Saturday.
November 28, 2023 11 dead, scores injured after South African mine elevator plummets 650 feet Eleven people died and 75 others were injured in a mining accident in South Africa on Monday, when an elevator broke and plunged down hundreds of feet.