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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

April 12, 2024

African drone company uses AI to give vital help to US fruit and nut farmers

A South African startup is using AI software, drones and mobile phones to combat climate change by analyzing fruit and nut crops for U.S. farmers and growers in 18 other countries.

April 10, 2024

Olympic 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius who shot girlfriend struggles to find job after prison time: report

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius is struggling to find employment after prison as members of his church see him as a "shadow" of the man he once was, report says.