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South Africa December 11, 2023

Suspect in arson attack on South African Parliament deemed mentally unfit for trial

Zandile Mafe, who has been charged with terrorism for a 2022 arson attack on South Africa's Parliament, has been declared mentally unfit to stand trial.

South Africa December 4, 2023

Death toll climbs to 13 in South Africa mining disaster

13 people are now confirmed dead following a 650-foot elevator drop at a Rustenburg, South Africa platinum mine. 50 other mineworkers remain hospitalized.

World November 29, 2023

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 November 28, 2023

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, 2023

'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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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.