May 6, 2024 Building fire that killed 76 in South Africa was caused by building negligence, report says A report on a deadly building fire in South Africa that killed 76 people blames city authorities for neglecting safety concerns at the building for years prior.
May 1, 2024 Rare storm leads surge of more than 500 baby sea turtles to South African aquarium More than 500 baby sea turtles were left stranded on South African beaches after a rare and powerful storm, prompting their rescue by an aquarium, officials said.
April 30, 2024 South African police investigate allegations of signature forgery in national elections South African police are probing whether former President Jacob Zuma’s new political party forged signatures to register for upcoming national elections.
April 26, 2024 Former Olympian Oscar Pistorius smiles in first spotting since prison release for killing model girlfriend The double-amputee athlete, who competed at the London Olympics in 2012, was granted parole after spending the last decade behind bars for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
April 18, 2024 How South Africa's former leader Zuma turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe South Africa's national election will be unusual this year as polls and analysts warn that the ruling African National Congress party might receive less than 50% of votes.
April 12, 2024 African drone company uses AI to give vital help to US fruit and nut farmers A South African startup is using AI software, drones and mobile phones to combat climate change by analyzing fruit and nut crops for U.S. farmers and growers in 18 other countries.
April 10, 2024 Olympic 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius who shot girlfriend struggles to find job after prison time: report South Africa's Oscar Pistorius is struggling to find employment after prison as members of his church see him as a "shadow" of the man he once was, report says.
April 9, 2024 A South African court overturns ban, rules that former leader Jacob Zuma can run in the election South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma can run for office in the coming general election, the country's Electoral Court ruled on Tuesday; this ruling overturns an earlier decision.
April 8, 2024 Violent weather leaves at least 1 dead near South African capital Strong winds and heavy rain have left at least one person dead in South Africa's coastal Western Cape province, which includes Cape Town, officials reported Monday.
April 6, 2024 US concerned over South Africa's growing ties with Russia, Iran and Hamas: 'Fallen' for propaganda South Africa's doubled down on its role in the BRICS economic bloc, forming tighter relationships with Russia, China and, now, Iran, after the group agreed to expand its membership.