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 22 Over 3,000 schools in South Africa still use pit toilets, rights groups push for improvement Human rights groups have been pressuring the government for a decade to get rid of pit toilets in schools, with the issue given added urgency by several tragic cases of young children falling into the pits and drowning.
World Mar 20 Protesters in South Africa call on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign South African police on Monday monitored protests by the country’s leftist Economic Freedom Fighters party, which is demanding the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Politics Dec 11 Biden aims to narrow trust gap between U.S. and African leaders at summit President Joe Biden is set to play host to dozens of African leaders in Washington this week as the White House looks to narrow a gaping trust gap with Africa — one that has grown wider over years of frustration about…
World Dec 04 South Africa's president awaits party decision on his political future amid farm scandal South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's future hangs in the balance as he faces calls from within the ANC and from opposition parties to step down from his position amid a scandal involving the president's animal farm.
World Nov 02 Ethiopian government, Tigray agree to end fighting after 2 years of conflict Ethiopia's warring sides have formally agreed during talks in South Africa to a permanent cessation of hostilities in a 2-year conflict whose victims could be counted in the hundreds of thousands.
Politics Sep 16 Biden praises South Africa as a vital voice despite neutral stance on Russia President Joe Biden is praising South Africa as a vital voice on the global stage as he hosts President Cyril Ramaphosa for talks that are expected to touch on the two nations' differences on Russia's war in Ukraine and more.
Politics Aug 08 Secretary of State Antony Blinken says U.S. is "equal partner" with African countries U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in South Africa that President Joe Biden's administration sees Africa's 54 nations as "equal partners" in tackling global problems.
World Jul 10 At least 15 killed in tavern shooting in South Africa, police say Police say they are investigating reports that a group of men arrived in a minibus taxi and opened fire on some of the patrons at the bar shortly after midnight Sunday.
World Apr 29 South Africa likely seeing new COVID wave, says health minister South Africa's health minister says it is likely the country has entered a new wave of COVID-19 earlier than expected as new infections and hospitalizations have risen rapidly over the past two weeks.