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March 30, 2023

End of cheap insurance looms in South Africa after country experiences catastrophic events

South Africa insurers are grappling with unprecedented claims from catastrophic events such as a power grid collapse, prompting an end to cheap insurance in the country.

March 29, 2023

South African police launch manhunt for convicted rapist, murder who escaped from prison

A manhunt has been launched in South Africa for a convicted murderer and rapist who escaped from prison. The man was convicted of raping two women and killing one.

March 21, 2023

Crocodile crashes picnic, steals cooler full of alcohol: video

A video captured in South Africa shows a crocodile get away with a cooler full of beers as a group of picnickers watches in disbelief. The video was shared on social media.

March 20, 2023

South African protests continue as demonstrators call for the president to resign

South Africa's leftist Economic Freedom Fighters party is holding protests across the country. Protestors are calling for the resignation of the country's president.

March 3, 2023

'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius may see early release after upcoming parole meeting: report

The lawyer for the family of Oscar Pistorius's murdered girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, said that he is entitled to his parole as a matter of process, and that the law "must take its course."

February 23, 2023

South Africa reports first cholera death as cases rise to 5

South Africa has reported its first death due to cholera as cases rise to five. Malawi is battling its deadliest cholera outbreak to date, with over 1,300 deaths.

February 22, 2023

Russia denies planning hypersonic missile test in South Africa

The Russian military on Wednesday denied that it was planning to test its new Zircon hypersonic missiles during naval drills off the South African coast.

February 18, 2023

South Africa drills with Russia, China could signify failed Washington efforts to solidify African allies

South Africa's naval drills with China and Russia suggest that Biden's effort to increase ties with African allies is faltering.

February 17, 2023

South African cheetahs begin journey to India as part of a plan to increase the country's big cat population

A dozen cheetahs will be reintroduced to India from South Africa as part of an intergovernmental agreement to increase the country’s big cat population.

February 17, 2023

Russia to test hypersonic missile in drills with China, South Africa – a first for an international exercise

Russia is scheduled to begin trilateral naval exercises with South Africa and China on Friday, with drills running through the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.