South Africa - Page 22

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

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 confirms 2 of its cholera cases were imported from Malawi

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.

2 separate South African shootings kill 10 in Eastern Cape province

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.

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Social media is ablaze after news that Hellmann’s Mayonnaise is being withdrawn from South African grocery shop shelves, according to some analysts, because of the war in Ukraine.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

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.

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

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.

United Nations rights chief condemns killing of activist in Eswatini

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 escaped tiger found and euthanized

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

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

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.