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South Africa March 29, 2023

South African police launch manhunt for convicted rapist, murder who escaped from prison

A manhunt has been launched in South Africa for a convicted murderer and rapist who escaped from prison. The man was convicted of raping two women and killing one.

South Africa March 21, 2023

Crocodile crashes picnic, steals cooler full of alcohol: video

A video captured in South Africa shows a crocodile get away with a cooler full of beers as a group of picnickers watches in disbelief. The video was shared on social media.

South Africa March 20, 2023

South African protests continue as demonstrators call for the president to resign

South Africa's leftist Economic Freedom Fighters party is holding protests across the country. Protestors are calling for the resignation of the country's president.

South Africa March 3, 2023

'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius may see early release after upcoming parole meeting: report

The lawyer for the family of Oscar Pistorius's murdered girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, said that he is entitled to his parole as a matter of process, and that the law "must take its course."

South Africa February 23, 2023

South Africa reports first cholera death as cases rise to 5

South Africa has reported its first death due to cholera as cases rise to five. Malawi is battling its deadliest cholera outbreak to date, with over 1,300 deaths.

Russia February 22, 2023

Russia denies planning hypersonic missile test in South Africa

The Russian military on Wednesday denied that it was planning to test its new Zircon hypersonic missiles during naval drills off the South African coast.

Russia February 18, 2023

South Africa drills with Russia, China could signify failed Washington efforts to solidify African allies

South Africa's naval drills with China and Russia suggest that Biden's effort to increase ties with African allies is faltering.

South Africa February 17, 2023

South African cheetahs begin journey to India as part of a plan to increase the country's big cat population

A dozen cheetahs will be reintroduced to India from South Africa as part of an intergovernmental agreement to increase the country’s big cat population.

South Africa February 17, 2023

Russia to test hypersonic missile in drills with China, South Africa – a first for an international exercise

Russia is scheduled to begin trilateral naval exercises with South Africa and China on Friday, with drills running through the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.

Africa February 10, 2023

Adoption fight as 4 couples arrested over 'fake papers' in African nation amid trafficking claims

Four Croatian couples have been re-arrested in Zambia and charged with human trafficking, with authorities claiming adoption papers for four children they wanted to take out of the country are forged.

South Africa February 6, 2023

South Africa confirms 2 of its cholera cases were imported from Malawi

South Africa confirmed that two of its cholera cases were imported from Malawi, where a cholera outbreak led to more than 1,000 deaths as of January.