South Africa

First two death in South Africa as coronavirus cases exceed 1,000

Cases of coronavirus in South Africa passed 1,000 on Friday, the health ministry said, while also reporting its first two deaths on the first day of a three-week, nationwide lockdown.…

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Photo Story: Canned wine in South Africa

A can of Chenin Blanc made by Uncanny Wines is poured into a glass at Wijn bar in Paarl, South Africa, 06 March 2020. Uncanny Wines are South Africa's very…

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Photo Story: Sailing 52 Super Series yacht racing in South Africa

Yachts race in the 52 Super Series regatta in Cape Town, South Africa, 04 March 2020. The 52 Super Series is established as the world's leading grand prix monohull yacht…

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Mercenary ‘Mad Mike’ Hoare dies aged 100

Michael "Mad Mike" Hoare, widely considered the world's most famous mercenary, has died aged 100. Born in India to Irish parents, he led campaigns in the Congo in the 1960s…

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The Year in Photos – The Unknown Faces of 2019

A girl from the Mayfair convent primary school is covered in cloth while the clowns show continues by Dutch clowning group Africlown in Johannesburg, South Africa, 03 May 2019. Once…

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Electricity crisis in South Africa

Vehicles negotiates a crossing where the traffic lights are off due to a scheduled power outage known as load shedding in Cape Town, South Africa, 11 December 2019. Load shedding…

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South African Airways risking liquidation

South African Airways (SAA) needs a government guarantee to help it secure bank funding otherwise the carrier is at risk of entering liquidation, board member Martin Kingston said on…

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South Africa win Rugby World Cup 2019

South African captain Siya Kolisi (C) holds the cup as the team celebrates winning the Rugby World Cup final match between England and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama,…

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Meghan pays tribute to murdered South African student

The Duchess of Sussex leaves a yellow ribbon with a message on it honouring Uyinene Mrwetyana, a 19-year-old South African student who was beaten to death last month. The Duchess of…

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Baby Archie makes appearance on royal tour of Africa

Britain's Prince Harry (R), Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, holding their son Archie, visit the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation in Cape Town, South…

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Photo Story: Duke and Duchess of Sussex on royal tour of South Africa

Britain's Prince Harry (L), the Duke of Sussex, and Meghan (R), the Duchess of Sussex, meet with surf instructors and mentors during a visit to the NGO 'Waves for Change'…

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Xenophobic attacks in South Africa sparks riots in Nigeria and Zambia

Violence and looting have taken place in Nigeria and Zambia against South African-owned businesses, after a continuing series of xenophobic attacks and riots in Johannesburg. The escalating dispute has seen…

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Wave of anti-foreigner violence in South Africa

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned a wave of looting and violence that has mostly targeted foreign nationals. Dozens of people were arrested in Johannesburg on Monday. At least…

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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 one of the oldest and most prestigious yacht…

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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 that had encrypted all of its databases, applications…

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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 around 09:30 on Saturday morning (local time), Netcare…

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‘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 Guterres said marking the International Day that honours the…

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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 Combat Tournament held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Combatants,…

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On this day…

On this day In 2007, Apple launched the iPhone which revolutionised the smartphone industry and for a while made Apple one of the world's most valuable companies. In 1995, the American…

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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, 27 June 2019. Three whales have been…

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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 a skipping competition at his Arnold Classic…

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Disabled Golf Open underway in South Africa

Double leg amputee Damien Thomlinson from Australia prepares to putt during round two of the Canon South African Disabled Golf Open on the Magalies Park Golf course, Hartbeespoort, South Africa…

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1,800 workers trapped in South Africa mine rescued (Updated)

About 1,800 workers, trapped at a Sibanye Gold platinum mine in South Africa after an accident halted operation of a shaft used to transport workers, were rescued. The company was…

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25 years since the end of Apartheid in South Africa

It was in 1994 that 46 years of apartheid came to an end and South Africans voted for a new future with a new President Nelson Mandela. President Cyril Ramaphosa…

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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 incident which occurred at the Pentecost Church located…

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Lack of service delivery of basic needs lead to protests in South Africa

Protestors leap burning barricades during protests in Alexandra township, Johannesburg, South Africa. Residents barricaded roads and confronted police during a protest against poor service delivery in the township. As the…

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Anti-Apartheid campaigner Desmond Tutu admitted to hospital for tests

Retired South African archbishop and anti-apartheid campaigner Desmond Tutu has been admitted to a Cape Town hospital for a series of tests, his office said on Thursday. “The Archbishop was…

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Obama warns of ‘strange and uncertain times’

BBC/AFP: Former US president Barack Obama has used his first high-profile speech since stepping down as US President to say "you have to believe in facts". His comments are seen as…

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The Thursday Morning Briefing

Good morning, From the NATO summit to the World Cup, here are the most salient news reported by news outlets and which we think are worth knowing of. NATO Secretary-General…

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South Africa plane crash leaves one dead

The Independent (UK). One person has been killed and at least 18 people injured in a plane crash near South Africa's capital Pretoria. Russel Meiring, a spokesperson for paramedic company ER24, said the…

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Saturday Morning Briefing

Good morning Our morning briefing for today follows. Investigations are underway following the stabbing of Hugo Chetcuti. Chetcuti who owns a number of entertainment places in Paceville (Malta) has been…

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Video: Loving penguins

Many claim that penguins and humans have a whole lot in common. Like humans, penguins live in towns because it's easier to protect each other from predators and from the…

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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 of faking illness to avoid being put on…

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‘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 were both jailed, were a symbol of the…

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