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Homicide April 10, 2024

Olympic 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius who shot girlfriend struggles to find job after prison time: report

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius is struggling to find employment after prison as members of his church see him as a "shadow" of the man he once was, report says.

South Africa April 9, 2024

A South African court overturns ban, rules that former leader Jacob Zuma can run in the election

South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma can run for office in the coming general election, the country's Electoral Court ruled on Tuesday; this ruling overturns an earlier decision.

South Africa April 8, 2024

Violent weather leaves at least 1 dead near South African capital

Strong winds and heavy rain have left at least one person dead in South Africa's coastal Western Cape province, which includes Cape Town, officials reported Monday.

South Africa April 6, 2024

US concerned over South Africa's growing ties with Russia, Iran and Hamas: 'Fallen' for propaganda

South Africa's doubled down on its role in the BRICS economic bloc, forming tighter relationships with Russia, China and, now, Iran, after the group agreed to expand its membership.

South Africa April 3, 2024

South African parliament speaker resigns over bribery, corruption allegations

Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula of the South African parliament resigned Wednesday over allegations that she accepted bribes as defense minister.

South Africa April 3, 2024

8-year-old girl who survived bus crash that killed 45 to be released from South African hospital

An 8-year-old girl is the sole survivor of a bus crash in South Africa that killed at least 45 people. She is set to be discharged from the hospital on Wednesday.

South Africa March 29, 2024

45 dead after bus plunges off bridge in South Africa, leaving 8-year-old as only survivor

Forty-five people are dead after a bus transporting worshippers from Botswana to an Easter weekend church gathering plunged off a bridge in South Africa, officials say.

South Africa March 29, 2024

Bus carrying Easter worshippers veers off bridge and plunges nearly 200 feet, killing at least 45

A bus heading to an Easter festival plunged off a mountain pass bridge and fell nearly 200 feet, killing at least 45 people. An 8-year-old child was the sole survivor of the crash.

LIFESTYLE March 26, 2024

World travelers surprise security guard with helicopter ride over South Africa: ‘Big smile on his face'

Two world travelers took their apartment security guard from South Africa on a once-in-a-lifetime helicopter ride as a way to show their appreciation for him and his work.

South Africa March 25, 2024

Charges pursued against South African parliamentary speaker allegedly bribed with $135K, wig

South African prosecutors announced Monday their intent to charge embattled Parliament Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula with corruption.

South Africa March 21, 2024

Unprecedented water crisis grips South Africa's largest city

South Africa's largest city, Johannesburg, is facing an unprecedented collapse of its water system, affecting millions of residents. Both the rich and poor have been affected.