South Africa

An increase in the budget deficit and debt was forecasted for the next three years; for the next fiscal year, the deficit is expected to be 4,3% of GDP, up from the previous estimate of 3,7%

The first certificates officially recognising Muslim marriages have been issued by the South Africa's Department of Home Affairs: a significant step for the Islamic community, which has contributed to the country's history for over 350 years

The country has ordered Taiwan to move its embassy from Pretoria to Johannesburg by the end of the month, a final sign of strengthening relations with China

One of the continent's most distinctive experiences, the safari, has become accessible in South Africa via the famous Uber platform at a flat rate of $200 departing from Cape Town to the Eagle Private Game Reserve

Unusually late snowstorms have hit coastal areas of South Africa in recent days, killing two people and forcing the closure of some of the country's major highways

Pravin Gordhan, former finance minister and anti-apartheid activist, has died; presidential spokesman Vincent Magwenya remembered him as 'an outstanding leader', recalling his sacrifices and efforts

Thekwini Municipality is urging pet owners to vaccinate their animals against rabies after a child died for having played with a rabid dog

The Waaihoek Methodist Church in Bloemfontein, South Africa's judicial capital, was inscribed on the World Heritage list during the recent 46th session of the World Heritage Committee

A professional women's rugby league with 150 players will be launched next year, according to South Africa Rugby, which has invited provincial rugby federations to submit proposals for three-year franchises in the new Women's Super League Rugby

South Africa, home to the highest number of rhinos in the world, has seen a decline in poaching affecting this endangered species; during the first half of this year, 229 rhinos were poached, a slight decrease compared to last year

The results of the latest HIV prevalence survey in South Africa show decreasing new HIV infections from 249.000 in 2017 to 232.400 in 2022

A skills development programme will be implemented to address youth unemployment and skills shortages in informal settlements; the City of Cape Town aims to empower 955 young people from those areas

South African researchers have injected radioactive material into the horns of 20 rhinos as part of a research project to reduce poaching, so that radiation detectors present at national borders can detect horns and help the authorities arrest poachers