Africa South Africa Ambulance crews and paramedics are increasingly being robbed and their vehicles hijacked while they are working, feeling increasingly unsafe saving lives in a country with one of the world’s highest rates of violent crime
Africa South Africa Women for Change, a South African non-profit organisation, has launched a petition calling for the cancellation of Chris Brown's performance at the First National Bank Stadium in Johannesburg because of his history of violence against women
Africa South Africa Today, 25 November 2024 marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children; in South Africa, gender-based violence continues to be a scourge of society
Africa South Africa The government blocked the sending of food and water supplies to a group of miners hiding inside an illegal gold mine to force them out and then arrest them; many are undocumented migrants, who also do not leave for fear of being deported from the country
Africa 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%
Africa South Africa 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
Africa South Africa 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
Africa South Africa 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
Africa South Africa 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
Africa South Africa 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
Africa South Africa Thekwini Municipality is urging pet owners to vaccinate their animals against rabies after a child died for having played with a rabid dog
Africa South Africa 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
Africa South Africa 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