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South Africa July 6, 2023

Death toll from South African gas leak blamed on illegal gold processing has risen to 17

A tragic incident unfolded in South Africa as the death toll rose to 17, including three children, following a toxic gas leak attributed to an illegal gold processing operation.

Africa July 4, 2023

Former Scotland rugby player dies in paragliding accident in South Africa while supporting son's championship

A former Scotland rugby player died Monday in a paragliding accident in South Africa while visiting to watch his son participate in the Under-20 World Championship.

South Africa July 4, 2023

Video of brutal police assault in South Africa sparks outrage, demands action

Video footage surfaced showing officers responsible for protecting South Africa's deputy president by dragging a man out of a car and brutally assaulting him until he became motionless.

South Africa June 27, 2023

Underground movement detected at South African mine a month after a gas explosion shuttered the site

A gas explosion which shuttered a gold mine in South Africa was thought to have caused 31 deaths last month. However, authorities said underground movement has been detected.

Reuters June 26, 2023

South Africa reports 2 outbreaks of bird flu in poultry, according to World Organization for Animal Health

Two bird flu outbreaks have been reported in South Africa, according to the WOAH. The bird flu strain that was detected was H7, a strain that has killed hundreds of millions of birds.

US June 13, 2023

US lawmakers urge Biden to punish South Africa for supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine

A group of US lawmakers is urging President Biden to punish South Africa for supporting Vladimir Putin and Russia's invasion of Ukraine by relocating trade meetings to another country.

South Africa June 12, 2023

South Africa's ruling party expels Ace Magashule for misconduct, corruption charges

South Africa's ruling African National Congress party has expelled its former secretary-general, Ace Magashule, on grounds of misconduct and violations of party regulations.

Evolution June 6, 2023

Homo naledi species, discovered in South Africa, may have buried its dead and carved symbols, studies suggest

New studies suggest Homo naledi species, which has brains one-third the size of humans, was capable of complex behavior such as burials.

South Africa June 5, 2023

Mass shooting at men's hostel in South Africa leaves 8 dead, 2 injured

South African police say the death toll in a mass shooting has risen to eight after numerous gunmen broke into a men’s hostel near the eastern city of Durban.

Sharks June 4, 2023

Massive shark lunges at boat, gobbles up bait as surprised tourists look on

A 10-foot great white shark amazed onlookers after it bared its teeth to snatch bait from diving boat off of South Africa.

Foreign Affairs June 3, 2023

Russia, China seek world power 'rebalancing' with G7-alternative: 'indispensable mechanism'

The BRICS economic bloc has discussed and accepted applications for new members, including Iran and Saudi Arabia as well as some unnamed European countries.