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South Africa denies Afghanistan sweep of one-day cricket series

South Africa denies Afghanistan sweep of one-day cricket series

South Africa prevented Afghanistan from achieving a series sweep with a convincing seven-wicket victory in ...

  • 4 September 2023
  • Cricket
South Africa’s unprecedented new coalition has 7 parties in the Cabinet. Here’s a breakdown

A new South Africa health law aims at deep inequality, but critics say they’ll challenge it

On Wednesday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa enacted a significant new law designed to transform ...

  • 21 August 2023
  • Politics
Storms hit Cape Town, displacing 4,500 due to floods

Storms hit Cape Town, displacing 4,500 due to floods

On Thursday, July 11, the South African city of Cape Town and its surrounding areas ...

  • 12 July 2023
  • South Africa
Minibus crash in South Africa kills 12 schoolchildren and driver

Minibus crash in South Africa kills 12 schoolchildren and driver

Tragedy struck in South Africa on Wednesday when a minibus carrying schoolchildren overturned and caught ...

  • 25 June 2023
  • South Africa
South Africa

New South Africa Visa Scheme: Boosting Tourism from China and India

South Africa recently announced a new visa scheme designed to attract more tourists from key ...

  • 22 June 2023
  • South Africa
South Africa Remains Focused on Ongoing Political Developments

South Africa to implement National Health Insurance Bill despite resistance

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged to push forward with the National Health Insurance ...

  • 2 May 2023
  • South Africa
South Africa Remains Focused on Ongoing Political Developments

South Africa’s unemployment rate climbs, over 8 million jobless

South Africa’s unemployment rate rose by 0.6 percentage points, from 32.9% in Q1 2024 to ...

  • 9 April 2023
  • South Africa
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Qatar Airways Acquires 25% Stake in South African Carrier Airlink

Qatar Airways has purchased a 25% stake in the privately owned South African airline Airlink, ...

  • 29 March 2023
  • South Africa
South African restaurant crafts a nearly 10-foot Gatsby sub

South African restaurant crafts a nearly 10-foot Gatsby sub

A South African restaurant recently made headlines by serving a massive 3-meter-long (9.8 feet) sandwich, ...

  • 18 March 2023
  • Food and Drink
Mass Shootings in Rural South Africa Claim 17 Lives, Including 15 Women South African police are conducting a search for the suspects, with national police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe stating, "A manhunt has been launched to apprehend those behind these heinous killings." The motive behind the shootings is still unknown, though local media reported that the victims had been attending a family gathering at the time. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, speaking at a press briefing, announced that a team of detectives and forensic experts has been deployed to investigate. Mchunu stressed, "We have full faith and confidence in the team. Either they hand themselves over, or we will fetch them ourselves." South Africa has been grappling with increasing gun violence in recent years. According to police statistics, the country of 62 million recorded over 12,700 homicides in the first half of 2023, with firearms being the leading cause of death. Mass shootings have become more frequent, often targeting people in their homes. In April 2023, ten members of the same family were killed in a mass shooting in KwaZulu-Natal province, highlighting the growing problem of gun violence in the country. Although South Africa has strict firearm laws, the availability of illegal and unregistered guns has contributed significantly to the rise in shootings. The authorities continue to face challenges in addressing the issue of illegal firearms, which pose a serious threat to public safety.

Mass Shootings in Rural South Africa Claim 17 Lives, Including 15 Women

Seventeen people, including 15 women, were killed in two mass shootings in Lusikisiki, a rural ...

  • 9 March 2023
  • South Africa
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