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South Africa to build new nuclear plants, but opposition stokes fears over Russia links

December 12, 2023

South Africa to build new nuclear plants, but opposition stokes fears over Russia links

The South African government announced Tuesday its intent to build new nuclear power stations in hopes of combating persistent blackouts and other energy-related woes.

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

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.

Death toll climbs to 13 in South Africa mining disaster

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 to issue formal reprimand to Israeli ambassador

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.

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

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 launches raids to dismantle coal-smuggling syndicate amid electricity crisis

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

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.