World Jul 06 The death toll from a South Africa gas leak blamed on illegal gold processing rises to 17 The death toll in a toxic gas leak in South Africa blamed on an illegal gold processing operation in a settlement of closely packed shacks has risen to 17. At least three children are among the dead.
World May 21 Kyiv, Moscow to separately host African leaders to discuss grain, fertilizer exports amid war A delegation of six African leaders set to hold talks with Kyiv and Moscow aim to “initiate a peace process," but also broach the thorny issue of how a heavily-sanctioned Russia can be paid for the fertilizer exports Africa desperately needs.
World May 16 Putin, Zelenskyy agree to separately meet for ‘an African leaders peace mission,’ says South Africa president South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts have agreed to separate meetings with a delegation of African heads of state to discuss a possible plan to end the war in Ukraine.
World Apr 06 South African pilot makes emergency landing after finding snake under seat Rudolf Erasmus had four passengers on board the light aircraft during the flight when he felt “something cold” slide across his lower back. He says he glanced down to see the head of a fairly large Cape Cobra “receding back…
World Nov 27 Morocco beats Belgium 2-0, pulling off another World Cup upset Morocco pulled off yet another World Cup shock, and it was Belgium’s aging “Golden Generation” that took the hit this time.
World Nov 25 Host nation Qatar eliminated from World Cup It was the earliest exit by a host nation in the World Cup’s 92-year history.
World Sep 10 U.S. tennis star Frances Tiafoe has big impact on young Africans Last year, Sam Jalloh zig-zagged across West Africa coaching tennis to kids, taking with him rackets, balls and a cellphone loaded with photos and videos of a pro player in action to inspire the youngsters. The player? Frances Tiafoe.
World Jan 02 Fire ravages South Africa’s historic Parliament complex Around 70 firefighters were still battling the fire hours after it started in the early morning, Cape Town's Fire and Rescue Service spokesman Jermaine Carelse said. Some were lifted up on a crane to spray water on the blaze from…
World Nov 26 New variant hits sports just as they were nearing normality Golf, cricket and rugby became the first major sports to be affected by the new COVID-19 variant on Friday, prompting fears of renewed travel restrictions and disrupted events just as they were returning to normal nearly two years into the…
Economy May 07 South African brewer says it may dump 400 million bottles of beer One of the world's largest brewers says it may have to dump 400 million bottles of beer because of a ban on alcohol sales in South Africa.