South Africa

World 4 days ago

Quick thinking 'mermaid' narrowly escapes drowning after tail gets caught in aquarium tank

A quick thinking professional mermaid was seconds from disaster after her tail became stuck at the bottom of a massive aquarium tank in a South Africa shopping mall on Saturday.

South Africa 5 days ago

11 dead, scores injured after South African mine elevator plummets 650 feet

Eleven people died and 75 others were injured in a mining accident in South Africa on Monday, when an elevator broke and plunged down hundreds of feet.

South Africa November 24

'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius granted parole 10 years after killing girlfriend on Valentine's Day

Former South African track star Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole, more than 11 years after murdering his girlfriend model Reeva Steenkamp

South Africa November 8

South Africa to issue formal reprimand to Israeli ambassador

South Africa will issue a "demarche," or formal reprimand, to the ambassador of Israel, Eliav Belotsercovsky. The reason for the reprimand was not provided.

South Africa October 18

Major South African coal plant fires back up as officials aim to ease mass power outages

South African officials are banking on the gradual recovery of the coal-fired Kusile power station, one of the nation's largest, to assist in reducing the severity of ongoing blackouts.

South Africa October 12

South Africa launches raids to dismantle coal-smuggling syndicate amid electricity crisis

South African officials conducted a sweep in five provinces in a bid to dismantle a coal-smuggling syndicate they allege is responsible for the theft of over $26 million worth of coal.

South Africa October 4

South African retailers ration eggs as country faces worst outbreak of avian flu

South Africa continues to face a massive shortage of chicken meat and eggs due to a deadly outbreak of avian flu. Retailers are now rationing eggs to their customers.

United Kingdom September 30

Married pilot snorts cocaine off topless woman in booze-fueled romp before flight: report

A pilot with British Airways was suspended and later fired after he revealed to a fellow crew member that he had used cocaine the night before a flight.

South Africa September 28

South African poultry producer culls 410,000 chickens amid avian flu outbreak, fears of shortages loom

South Africa's RCL Foods revealed that its poultry division has taken the drastic step of culling 410,000 chickens in response to the country's most severe outbreak of avian flu.

South Africa September 26

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Zoleka dies following long battle with cancer: 'A tireless activist'

Zoleka Mandela suffered from cancer in several parts of her body, including the brain, lungs, liver and spinal cord, and she passed away surrounded by friends and family.