South Africa
Photo Story: Lipton Challenge Cup yacht regatta
Cape 31 yachts race during the Lipton Challenge Cup regatta in Table Bay, Cape Town, South Africa. The Lipton Challenge Cup is…
Johannesburg power supplier falls victim to ransomware attack
City Power, responsible for powering South Africa’s financial capital Johannesburg, announced on Thursday that it had been hit by a ransomware virus…
Hot-Air Balloon crash-lands in Pretoria, South Africa
Two people were injured when a hot-air balloon crash-landed north of Pretoria, South Africa. The incident happened near the M44 in Soshanguve…
‘Emulate his example’ urges UN chief as world celebrates Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela was an “extraordinary global advocate for dignity and equality” who anyone in public service should seek to emulate, Secretary-General António…
Photo Story: The National Full Contact Medieval Combat Tournament in Johannesburg
A young boy holds the huge sword of a fighter prior to his fight during the annual BHSA National Full Contact Medieval…
Photo Story: Humpback Whale killed by fishing lines
A young eight-meter Humpback Whale lies dead after it was killed in octopus fishing lines, off Fish Hoek, Cape Town, South Africa,…
Arnold Schwarzenegger attacked in South Africa
Former California governor and Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger was attacked at an event in South Africa. Schwarzenegger was interacting with fans during…
13 killed as church roof in South Africa collapses
Thirteen people were confirmed dead and sixteen others were injured when a church roof collapsed in South Africa’s KwaZulu Natal province. The…
Woman accused of faking illness to avoid UK deportation died five days later
The Guardian reveals that a South African woman who collapsed during an attempted removal from the UK was accused by immigration officials…
‘Ma Mandela dies at the age of 81
South African anti-apartheid campaigner and former first lady Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has died aged 81. She and her former husband Nelson Mandela, who…