World Oct 22 A Cuban man deported by the U.S. to Africa is on a hunger strike in prison, his lawyer says By Gerald Imray, Associated Press
World Oct 08 South African activists on Gaza flotilla claim harsh treatment by Israel over genocide case They claim the manner of their treatment is linked to their country’s decision in 2023 to launch a case at the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. The activists include the grandson of Nelson Mandela. By Michelle Gumede, Associated Press
World Sep 17 South African police official testifies on criminal syndicate infiltration in government A top police official in South Africa has testitified on his claims the police and justice system has been infiltrated by criminal syndicates. By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press
World Aug 24 Vulnerable South Africans struggle to find HIV medication after U.S. foreign aid cuts South Africa has more people living with HIV than any other country. Experts warn of hundreds of thousands of new infections in the next few years in South Africa, and tens of thousands of additional deaths, if the cuts in aid aren’t… By Louise Dewast, Associated Press
World Aug 20 South African rhino breeder accused of running $14 million horn smuggling ring A seven-year investigation by South African authorities found the suspects allegedly secured permits under false pretenses to buy and sell rhino horns domestically while funneling the horns into illegal markets in Southeast Asia. By Michelle Gumede, Associated Press
Aug 09 Watch 2:09 How radioactive rhino horns could help save the species from poachers By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin The black market trade in rhino horns is driving the species to near extinction. Now, scientists at a rhino orphanage in the Bushveld of South Africa are trying to protect them from poaching in a rather surprising way. John Yang… Continue watching
Aug 04 U.S. tariffs put 30,000 South African jobs at risk, officials say By Michelle Gumede, Associated Press South African authorities have warned that U.S. reciprocal tariffs could put an estimated 30,000 jobs at risk. The U.S. plans to impose a 30% tariff on South African goods, creating uncertainty for export industries. Continue reading
Aug 01 Scientists in South Africa make rhino horns radioactive to help anti-poaching effort By Associated Press A South African university launched an anti-poaching campaign Thursday to inject the horns of rhinos with radioactive isotopes that it says are harmless for the animals but can be detected by customs agents. Continue reading
Jul 10 Human rights court rules Olympic champion Caster Semenya did not get fair hearing in sex eligibility case By Graham Dunbar, Gerald Imray, Associated Press The court's 17-judge highest chamber says Semenya had her rights to a fair hearing violated at Switzerland's Supreme Court where she had appealed against a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in favor of track and field's World… Continue reading
Jul 07 South African security official accuses police minister of colluding with crime syndicates By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press A South African security official has accused top police leaders of colluding with crime syndicates. Continue reading