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7 confirmed dead, dozens still missing after South Africa building collapse

May 8, 2024

7 confirmed dead, dozens still missing after South Africa building collapse

Rescue teams are continuing to search for construction workers who are believed to be buried in the rubble of a building that collapsed in South Africa on Monday.

Rescuers make contact with 11 workers buried alive by South Africa building collapse

May 7, 2024

Rescuers make contact with 11 workers buried alive by South Africa building collapse

Rescue teams have made contact with 11 people buried alive in the rubble of a George, South Africa, apartment building that was under construction when it collapsed.

5 confirmed dead, 49 missing after building under construction collapses in South Africa

May 7, 2024

5 confirmed dead, 49 missing after building under construction collapses in South Africa

Five workers have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a multi-story apartment complex under construction in a coastal city in South Africa, according to authorities.

2 workers confirmed dead, 53 still trapped after South Africa building collapse

May 6, 2024

2 workers confirmed dead, 53 still trapped after South Africa building collapse

Two construction workers are now confirmed dead and 53 others trapped following the collapse of a multi-story apartment building in George, South Africa.

40 workers trapped after building under construction reportedly collapses in South Africa

May 6, 2024

40 workers trapped after building under construction reportedly collapses in South Africa

Multiple people have been injured after a building under construction collapsed in George, South Africa. The Western Cape government is closely monitoring the situation.

Building fire that killed 76 in South Africa was caused by building negligence, report says

May 6, 2024

Building fire that killed 76 in South Africa was caused by building negligence, report says

A report on a deadly building fire in South Africa that killed 76 people blames city authorities for neglecting safety concerns at the building for years prior.

Rare storm leads surge of more than 500 baby sea turtles to South African aquarium

May 1, 2024

Rare storm leads surge of more than 500 baby sea turtles to South African aquarium

More than 500 baby sea turtles were left stranded on South African beaches after a rare and powerful storm, prompting their rescue by an aquarium, officials said.

South African police investigate allegations of signature forgery in national elections

April 30, 2024

South African police investigate allegations of signature forgery in national elections

South African police are probing whether former President Jacob Zuma’s new political party forged signatures to register for upcoming national elections.

Former Olympian Oscar Pistorius smiles in first spotting since prison release for killing model girlfriend

April 26, 2024

Former Olympian Oscar Pistorius smiles in first spotting since prison release for killing model girlfriend

The double-amputee athlete, who competed at the London Olympics in 2012, was granted parole after spending the last decade behind bars for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

How South Africa's former leader Zuma turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe

April 18, 2024

How South Africa's former leader Zuma turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe

South Africa's national election will be unusual this year as polls and analysts warn that the ruling African National Congress party might receive less than 50% of votes.