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South Africa February 2, 2023

2 separate South African shootings kill 10 in Eastern Cape province

Two shootings, which occurred nine miles apart, killed a combined 10 people. Investigators are working to determine whether the shootings were connected.

South Africa February 1, 2023

Shoppers fume as iconic mayo brand dropped from country's shelves, 'high inflationary import costs' blamed

Social media is ablaze after news that Hellmann’s Mayonnaise is being withdrawn from South African grocery shop shelves, according to some analysts, because of the war in Ukraine.

South Africa January 30, 2023

South African tiger on the loose successfully captured

A South African tiger that was on the loose was successfully captured while roaming in a residential area. The tiger was shot Monday using darts containing sedatives.

South Africa January 25, 2023

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announces joint initiative with South Africa to combat wildlife trafficking

Janet Yellen announced a joint initiative between the United States and South Africa to combat the illegal trafficking of wildlife. Yellen toured a wildlife park in the country.

South Africa January 23, 2023

United Nations rights chief condemns killing of activist in Eswatini

United Nations human rights chief has condemned the brutal killing of a pro-democracy activist in Eswatini on Monday. Officials said that the lawyer Thulani Maseko was shot in his home.

South Africa January 18, 2023

South Africa escaped tiger found and euthanized

The tiger that escaped from a farm in South Africa was found and euthanized on Wednesday. While the 8-year-old tiger was out she attacked a man, killed two dogs, and a pig.

South Africa January 16, 2023

South Africa plans to welcome Chinese, Russian warships off its coast: reports

South Africa is allowing Chinese and Russian warships to conduct naval exercises off its coast next month, raising concerns that the move could alienate trading partners.

South Africa January 16, 2023

South African tiger injures man, kills dog after escaping from its enclosure

A tiger escaped from its enclosure at a farm in South Africa. The tiger killed a dog and injured a man. Authorities are continuing to search for the animal.

Boxing January 13, 2023

Former heavyweight champion Gerrie Coetzee dead at 67

Legendary boxer Gerrie Coetzee, who rose to fame during the height of apartheid, died Thursday after being diagnosed a week earlier with lung cancer. He was 67.

Africa January 13, 2023

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen traveling to Senegal, Zambia, South Africa

Janet Yellen is traveling to South Africa, Zambia, and Senegal to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Africa. President Biden will also travel to Africa this year.

South Africa January 10, 2023

Video shows southern African soldiers throwing bodies on pile of burning rubble in Mozambique

A video captured southern African soldiers throwing bodies on a pile of burning rubble in Mozambique last November. The mission's force commander is investigating the incident.