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August 10, 2023

British man shot in head during violent protests in South Africa

A 40-year-old man was shot in the head during the violent protests in Cape Town, South Africa. The vehicle the man was in drove into the midst of some of the unrest.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.