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December 4, 2022

South African worshippers killed in flash flood during religious service along river

Nine members of a church congregation in South Africa died when a flash flood swept them away during a religious service along a river on Saturday, officials said.

November 29, 2022

Killer of South African anti-apartheid leader stabbed in prison 2 days before parole

The killer of South African anti-apartheid leader was stabbed in prison two days before he was released on parole. He is stable and receiving medical attention from the prison.

November 17, 2022

Israeli's 'most wanted gang leader' arrested in South Africa with weapons, drugs, 'torture van'

Israeli's "most wanted gang leader" was arrested in South Africa with weapons, drugs and a van outfitted for torture. The suspect has been on Interpol's wanted list since 2015.

November 17, 2022

Africa's CDC chief urges a step up in COVID-19 testing amid a concerning rise in cases

Africa's CDC chief urges health authorities to step up their COVID-19 testing amid a concerning rise in new cases. South Africa faces a new wave of infections.

November 1, 2022

Peace talks regarding Ethiopia's Tigray conflict extended into this week

Peace talks on Ethiopia's Tigray conflict have been extended into this week. The discussions in South Africa are between Ethiopia's federal government and north Tigray representatives.

October 27, 2022

Woman's rights groups in South Africa protest after charges dropped in gang rape case

South Africans are protesting after a gang rape case involving 14 men was dropped. The men were accused of raping a female film crew at an abandoned mine.

October 26, 2022

Russian billionaire docks superyacht in South Africa

South Africa allowed Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov to dock his $500 million superyacht on Wednesday in Cape Town port despite objections from the city's mayor.

October 25, 2022

Peace talks begin in South Africa to end Ethiopia's Tigray conflict

Peace talks have began in South Africa to end the Tigray conflict in Ethiopia. The fighting has possibly killed hundreds of thousands of people over the years.

October 18, 2022

China has recruited dozens of British ex-military pilots to train Chinese counterparts: report

China has recruited several British military pilots to help train their forces on how to best counter western and NATO warplanes, raising alarm among defense officials.

October 7, 2022

Tiny mountain kingdom in southern Africa, Lesotho, to begin vote counting

Lesotho in southern Africa will begin vote counting for the country's election. The Independent Electoral Commission will announce the election's official results, expected by Tuesday.