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May 16, 2023

South Africa admits US claims that arms were shipped to Russia ‘still stand’

Washington, D.C., is still waiting for answers from South Africa on whether arms have been supplied to Russia, as a U.S. senator calls for reevaluating the relationship between the countries.

May 14, 2023

Out of Africa: Vet groups come to rescue of Afghans on Taliban kill list

Last of three American handlers has returned to the U.S. safely after facing 22 charges of human trafficking in Zimbabwe for rushing to the aid of Afghan allies left behind by U.S. withdrawal.

May 12, 2023

Questions over whether South Africa supplied arms to Russia fuel huge diplomatic dispute with US

More questions than answers are coming out of a huge diplomatic dispute between the U.S. and South Africa over claims the African country has supplied arms to Russia.

May 11, 2023

US ambassador accuses South Africa of arming Russians

U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety on Thursday warned that officials believe the nation to be providing military assistance to Russia.

May 10, 2023

Photographer says woman requested refund on wedding photos after 4 years of marriage: 'I'm now divorced'

A woman has reportedly asked her photographer for a refund on the wedding photo service she purchased because "they went to waste" now that she's divorced.

May 7, 2023

Putin poses arrest dilemma as South African opposition says if Russian-friendly government won't act, it will

South Africa is resisting U.S. and European pressure to commit to arresting Russian President Vladimir Putin should he arrive in Cape Town for a planned visit in August.

May 2, 2023

Putin faces possible arrest if he attends BRICS summit in South Africa: Report

Russian President Vladimir Putin could possibly be arrested if he attends an economic summit being hosted in South Africa this August, according to a report.

April 24, 2023

3 men arrested in South Africa for stealing 8-foot long crocodile

Three men between the ages of 20 and 35 were arrested for stealing a large Nile crocodile from a farm in South Africa. The men are due to appear in court on April 24, 2023.

April 21, 2023

South African court upholds ban on apartheid-era flag

The South African Supreme Court of Appeal on Friday upheld a ruling that declared "gratuitous" display of the nation's old apartheid-era flag a prosecutable offense.

April 17, 2023

Former politician known for feces protest killed in South Africa

An ex-politician known for dumping human feces in public places as an act of protest was killed in South Africa. The protests called attention to the living conditions in the country.