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South Africa August 7, 2023

2 fatally shot during violent South African protests in Cape Town

Violent protests in Cape Town, South Africa, led to two people being killed on Aug. 7, 2023. The protests stem from a dispute between taxi drivers and authorities.

Media August 5, 2023

NYT slapped as hypocritical for implying Aldean song is racist, but downplaying alleged ‘anti-White’ chant

The New York Times was slammed for hypocrisy after characterizing Jason Aldean's song as racist, while downplaying an alleged call to violence in an "anti-White" chant.

South Africa July 31, 2023

South African political leader calls for violence against White citizens at rally: 'Kill the Boer, the farmer'

The leader of the South African Economic Freedom Fighters party, famous for his racially-charged rhetoric, called to kill the descendants of Dutch settlers at a recent rally.

World July 29, 2023

US takes aim at Kremlin over Russia-Africa Summit: 'No meaningful commitments'

Questions and concerns for the U.S. over a Russia-Africa Summit held in St. Petersburg this week.

South Africa July 25, 2023

4 dead, 4 injured after gunman opens fire at South African taxi stand

A gunman shot and killed four people and injured four others at a taxi stand in Port Shepstone, South Africa. The attacker's motive is unknown.

South Africa July 24, 2023

Video shows moment suspected gas explosion rocks major city during rush hour, killing 1

One person is dead and 48 are injured after a suspected gas explosion rocked the South African city of Johannesburg during rush hour traffic last week.

South Africa July 19, 2023

Massive gas explosion shatters South Africa streets during rush hour, flipping cars, causing extensive damage

A powerful underground gas explosion shook South Africa during the evening rush hour on Wednesday, flipping over more than 20 cars, and injuring at least nine people.

South Africa July 19, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin won't attend summit due to ICC arrest warrant, according to South Africa

Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, won't attend an economic summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, next month. He is not attending due to his ICC arrest warrant.

South Africa July 13, 2023

Man facing terrorism charges for burning South Africa's Parliament building says he 'burned it intentionally'

Zandile Mafe, a man facing terrorism charges, says he burned South Africa's Parliament building "intentionally" during an outburst in the courtroom.

Africa July 11, 2023

3 dead in eastern Congo helicopter crash

Three people were reported dead after a helicopter traveling between mines crashed in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Lualaba province. One South African, Polish, and French national were killed in the crash.

South Africa July 11, 2023

South African weather officials warn of extremely cold weather, predict no snow for rest of week

Weather officials in South Africa are predicting that no more snow will occur this week, but temperatures will remain extremely cold as of July 11, 2023.